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5 Low-Energy Hobbies to Keep Your Mind Sharp Post Surgery

Recovering from surgery often requires a delicate balance between rest and gentle activity. While your body needs time to heal, your mind still craves stimulation. Long stretches of inactivity can sometimes lead to boredom, frustration, or even mental fog.

The good news is that there are plenty of low-energy hobbies that can help keep your mind engaged without putting strain on your body. These activities are not only enjoyable but can also support cognitive health and emotional well-being during recovery.

Here are five low-energy hobbies that are ideal for staying...

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Lockdown surge of new runners in Exeter this December is a ticking time bomb for injuries

A Exeter expert is urging runners to take extra precautions and make sure they are doing all they can to be easily seen when it comes to exercising outdoors this winter.

The festive period typically sees the number of people pounding the pavements decline – with a third of people doing no exercise at all as they cosy up on the sofa or indulge on food and drink with family and friends. However, this year is predicted to be very different.

With lockdown restrictions still in place for many, combined with fewer Christmas parties and gatherings, Runners Need in Exeter has...

Types of Mental Health Issues Everyone Should Know About

Mental health is a general term used to describe one’s psychological and emotional well-being. If you have good mental health, it is likely to impact your personal relationships and work. It gives you the resilience to handle everyday stress and cope with difficulties.

There are various factors that may influence your mental health. However, the main ones are lifestyle, genetics, and general life events. You can improve your mental health by making the following changes:

Eating a healthy diet
Adopting healthy stress management skills
Getting

Can surgery be as addictive as piercings and tattoos?

Cosmetic surgery is enjoying something of a post-lockdown boom. A range of factors are driving the surge in interest. We’ve spent a lot of time looking at our own faces on Zoom, and at the (more attractive) faces of Instagram influencers, YouTube personalities, and Hollywood actors. Many of us have put on weight during the first and second lockdown, and might seek a tummy-tuck to correct the problem . And then there’s the availability of low-level interventions like lip-fillers, and digital gateways to the world of cosmetic surgery, like Instagram’s now-banned surgery features.

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Exercising at home during a pandemic and how to stay motivated

The current Covid-19 pandemic has really changed the way people live. Now that the government is using lockdowns to tame the virus, fitness enthusiasts can’t hit the gym as usual. But as we wait for a solution to be implemented, you have to look for a way of working out at home so that you don’t lose the gains you achieved before the pandemic struck. The advantage of home based exercise is that you train at your own convenience and also guarantees that you don’t contract the virus and spread it to other people in your household. On the other hand, working out on your own is easier said...

Understanding the Difference Between CBD Oil and CBD Tincture for Wellness

In recent times, CBD products have gained mainstream attention for its wide range of health and wellness benefits and have been released in the market in a variety of forms. The most notable CBD products are CBD oil and CBD Tincture. However, many think that both are the same, and they tend to use the two terms interchangeably.

As a result, there is prevalent confusion and misinformation as to what to opt for – CBD oil or CBD Tincture? Explained below is the difference between CBD oil and Tincture and its usage:

What is CBD Tincture?

CBD Tincture products like...

How has Covid affected people’s sleeping habits?

Among the more fundamental ways in which coronavirus has impacted our lives involve our sleep patterns. For some, the period has spelled sleepless nights, and even insomnia. For others, the time away from the office has meant superior quality of sleep. Let’s take stock of some of the factors involved.

Stress Drives Sleeplessness

If you’re worried, then you’ll find it difficult to get to sleep. This creates a vicious cycle, as sleep-deprived people are more likely to be worried. If you’ve spent a lot of time over the pandemic staring at daily graphs of death tolls, then...

How Healthcare Organisations Can Improve Community Engagement

If a hospital or medical practice wants to encourage their patients to adopt healthy behaviours, they must look for ways to generate feedback from the public and connect with their community.

To provide the highest standard of medical care, they must aim to reverse negative health trends, improve patient education, and listen to people’s needs and opinions. Find out how healthcare organisations can engage with a community.

Develop a Social Media Presence

A dedicated social media page will allow medical organisations to keep the public updated on internal and...

The health advantages of natural deodorants

Natural products have their own charm and advantages, and it is no different in the case of deodorants. Natural deodorant helps you tackle bad smell and sweating in a chemical-free way and leaves you feeling fresh and confident. Your skin also feels refreshed and rejuvenated. But that is not all.

5 Major Benefits of Natural Deodorants

There are many other health advantages of natural deodorants too.

It limits body odors

Often body odor is mistaken to be a by-product of sweating. Unfortunately, this is not a completely correct picture. When the sweat...

Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Devoto shares his insights into sleep, recovery and performance

Professional rugby player Ollie Devoto is the latest in the Mammoth ‘Sleep Pod’ line up, sharing his insights into sleep, recovery and performance. Ollie plays as centre for Premiership title holders and European Champions, the Exeter Chiefs. He joined Mammoth Founder and CEO, John Tuton, on a special edition of the podcast recently, to discuss his experiences through lockdown and playing the sport he loves, as well as offering his advice on staying ahead of the game both mentally and physically. Ollie’s behind-the-scenes account gives listeners and viewers a glimpse into life at a top...

Benefits of CBD oil and other CBD Products

There are so many benefits of CBD oil that I had to write about them. But before we get into that, I want to take a quick break and explain exactly what CBD oil is. The plant compound, which is also known as CBD, is derived from hemp, the source of CBD oil, which by the way is grown all over the world. For people who are not familiar with the term, CBD means "Cannabidiol", which is naturally occurring in the plant and considered by most people to be therapeutic for many ailments. Here are the benefits of CBD oil to consider.

What Are the Benefits of CBD Oil?

Well, one of the main...

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5 Low-Energy Hobbies to Keep Your Mind Sharp Post Surgery

Lockdown surge of new runners in Exeter this December is a ticking time bomb for injuries

Types of Mental Health Issues Everyone Should Know About

Can surgery be as addictive as piercings and tattoos?

Exercising at home during a pandemic and how to stay motivated

Understanding the Difference Between CBD Oil and CBD Tincture for Wellness

How has Covid affected people’s sleeping habits?

How Healthcare Organisations Can Improve Community Engagement

The health advantages of natural deodorants

Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Devoto shares his insights into sleep, recovery and performance

Benefits of CBD oil and other CBD Products

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