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How Parents Are Finding Time to Look After Themselves Again

Packed lunches go cold. Homework gets forgotten. Bedtime runs late. Parenthood fills every gap before parents notice the gaps are gone. Personal wellbeing doesn't disappear in one moment. It slides off the list slowly, quietly, one skipped walk at a time.

Children grow. Routines shift. A quiet hour after drop-off appears out of nowhere one morning and parents look up realising they haven't thought about themselves in months. Or years. That moment of noticing is where things tend to change.

Energy, comfort, confidence. Three things that sound optional until they aren't....

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trialled in South West 89.3% effective

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trialled in Exeter 89.3% effective

The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine – which was trialled in Exeter and Cornwall – has demonstrated that the vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19.This data was identified from interim analysis of the Phase III study and included effectiveness against the new variants.

The Novavax study is the largest ever double blind, placebo-controlled trial to be undertaken in the UK. It recruited over 15,000 participants in just over 2 months from 35 UK research sites, including the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre based at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust...

Positive case numbers have fallen, but we must continue to comply with rules

Devon has seen a fall in the number of positive cases, across all age groups, Public Health Devon has confirmed.

"The current restrictions are helping to bring down the number of positive cases in Devon," says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon.

"Devon residents are doing really well in adhering to the current lockdown restrictions, and we're seeing evidence that their efforts are working. However, we must keep it up.

"We do have concerns about the numbers of people currently testing positive for coronavirus in care homes, and in some business settings...

Thousands more coronavirus jabs to be given every week in Devon as venues become NHS Vaccination Centres

Two landmark venues in Devon are opening as NHS Vaccination Centres today (26 January), ready to vaccinate tens of thousands of local people in coming weeks.

The Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club’s Home Park Stadium, and exhibition and event venue Westpoint Exeter will be offering their first booked appointments to people in priority groups from Tuesday.

The two sites in Devon are among six launching across the South West today, bringing the national total to 50.

The Home Park and Westpoint Exeter sites mean thousands more vaccinations will...

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ campaign supporting mental wellbeing in ‘lockdown’

People are being encouraged to stay positive during ‘lockdown’ and share their tips for keeping upbeat as part of a new social media campaign.

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ has been launched by the City Council to help people through these difficult times.

People are being asked to post a picture of themselves on Facebook holding a piece of paper containing the words #staypositiveexeter along with something they are doing to stay positive during this challenging period.

It could be something really simple like #staypositiveexeter:

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Devon to open two mass vaccination centres next week

The NHS in Devon is making final preparations ready to welcome the first patients to two new large-scale vaccination centres from 26 January.

The Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club’s Home Park Stadium, and exhibition and event venue Westpoint Exeter will be hosting their first booked appointments to people aged 80 and above from next Tuesday.

The Home Park and Westpoint Exeter sites mean thousands more vaccinations will be given every week in Devon and provide local people have a wider choice of options when they receive their invitation for an...

Hemp is revolutionising the medical industry

With the legalization of hemp in many parts of the world. The demand for products made with hemp, such as CBD salves, is rising dramatically. CBD stands for Cannabidiol that is the most active cannabinoid that exists in the hemp plant.

Unlike marijuana, this compound is famous for its multiple medical advantages. It is considered a revolution in the medical industry, and it is continuously breaking the popularity records there.

Moreover, it is also different from tetrahydrocannabinol because it does not contain any psychoactive properties. This means they are not...

Weight training basics: 5 tips to lift successfully

Weight training is a simple yet highly effective way to strip away fat and build muscle. And it’s not just about bulking up – far from it. Regardless of age or gender when you start weight lifting, both body and mind can benefit from the effort and perseverance that goes into every single session. Better sleep patterns, a boosted metabolism, improving bone density and protecting your body from problems like osteoporosis, improved posture, weight loss and a better mental outlook. It’s obvious why the weights section in your local gym is always busy.

If you’re thinking about...

9 Tips To Help You Stay Fit During Lockdown

It can be a real challenge to find the motivation to stay fit during lockdown. Now that we’re all trapped indoors and unable to visit the gym to work on ourselves, loads of people are struggling to force themselves to maintain their fitness. If you’re one of these people, we’ve collected some tips to help you stop a growing lockdown tum, and stay fit until things get back to normal.

So let’s take a look at our guide to staying fit during lockdown!

Exercise Regularly

This is undoubtedly the most important step when it comes to staying fit. You have to continue to exercise...

Beard Care and Maintenance Tips From the Experts

Many people view a beard as a symbol of masculinity and some use it to portray their status in their respective communities. Other people grow out their beards to improve their appearance. Regardless of why you have decided to let your beard grow, you must know that it requires a lot of maintenance to keep it looking healthy and neat. Beard grooming is not as easy as other people think. On that note, read on to learn some beard care and maintenance tips from the experts.

Be Patient

First and foremost, you must know that beard grooming is not an overnight event but a process that...

Why Turmeric Extract Is the Fountain Of Youth

Around the world, turmeric is known as a kitchen spice that is used for cooking dry and stewed dishes. Additionally, it is also known for its medicinal value as it can be used for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant purposes.

With these incredible healing powers, scientists believed that turmeric extract had much more to give. This is why the spice was adopted in an array of useful regimens and is today known as the “fountain of youth”.

According to scientific research, turmeric extract comes with tetrahydrocurcumin (THC), an active metabolite that has increased the...

Health & Beauty

How Parents Are Finding Time to Look After Themselves Again

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trialled in Exeter 89.3% effective

Positive case numbers have fallen, but we must continue to comply with rules

Thousands more coronavirus jabs to be given every week in Devon as venues become NHS Vaccination Centres

‘Stay Positive Exeter’ campaign supporting mental wellbeing in ‘lockdown’

Devon to open two mass vaccination centres next week

Hemp is revolutionising the medical industry

Weight training basics: 5 tips to lift successfully

9 Tips To Help You Stay Fit During Lockdown

Beard Care and Maintenance Tips From the Experts

Why Turmeric Extract Is the Fountain Of Youth

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