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Why Wellness Doesn’t Have to Feel Like Another To-Do List

Well-being is talked about as something to attain, not feel. Daily tasks help us drink more water, sleep, walk, and manage stress. Self-care may be too stressful for these people, even if they intend well. Some people think they are always falling behind on their health instead of getting better.

This phenomenon makes many people wonder whether health care should be set up this way. Some people say that natural remedies from online stores such as High & Supply ( highnsupply.co.uk ) are kinder because they prioritise comfort over speed. This trend shows that people want health...

Prestigious £900,000 award to investigate underlying mechanisms of depression

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:16pm

Dr Valentina Mosienko from the University of Exeter Medical School has won one of 15 highly competitive fellowships from the Medical Research Council Career Development Award .

The award, covering five years, will allow Dr Mosienko to study star-shaped brain cells – known as astrocytes – and their role in depression etiology.

Dr Mosienko said “I’m honoured to receive the fellowship to investigate this important area of research. Depression is a devastating illness affecting one in four people in the UK. It is not fully understood still, with antidepressants commonly...

Do Your Eyes Hurt? Here are 6 Reasons Why This Can Happen

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2020 - 11:11am

Do you rub your eyes constantly? Do they make you uncomfortable most of the time to the extent that you cannot open them? If your answer is yes, then you should see an ophthalmologist who can help detect the cause behind your discomfort. Although seeking professional help is the best thing to do, you should also educate yourself about what can make your eyes hurt so that you can take preventative measures or treat the pain when it happens. Not all eye pain is serious; some can be just mere exhaustion that can be treated by having some rest. So if you want to know common reasons for eye...

4 lockdown friendly ways you can stay active at home

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/29/2020 - 1:26am

With the tier system now in place, many areas of the country are going into various levels of lockdown. Some are in full lockdown like Wales and Scotland, and other areas seem to be teetering on the brink of moving up a tier, depending on the level of Covid virus in their area.

Here in Exeter, Covid cases do seem to be stabilising , but many people are still reluctant to get back to “normal” or even embrace a new normal if it means socialising with others.

Time To Get In Shape

It’s hard to think about staying active whilst trying to stay in, and it may seem pointless to...

Blood test predicts ovarian cancer better than previously thought

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:27pm

A blood test already available to GPs in the UK is more predictive of ovarian cancer than previously thought and could also help pick up other forms of cancer, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine today (Wednesday) and funded by Cancer Research UK and NIHR.

This study involving the University of Exeter was led by Dr Garth Funston at the University of Cambridge as part of the CanTest collaborative, and studied more than 50,000 women who had a specific type of blood test with their GP in England.

The test is for women with symptoms possibly caused by...

Cannabis use after work hours doesn’t affect job performance

The world of cannabis is opening up and embracing new norms and outlook. In a recent study, it was concluded that these green herbs do not effect work performance. Read more to find out.

In the world of cannabis, there has been learning and unlearning of opinions. Looking at the history when these green buds were appreciated and then to the contrasting beliefs today, we know that the complete potential of this nature's gift is yet to be identified. However, this has not stopped many people from adopting the stigmatized view and putting the benefits on hold because of the drug war...

Affordable community acupuncture in Exeter

Affordable Acupuncture in Exeter

Book online or call: 07444718395 or email: info@peoplesacupunctureproject.com

The People’s Acupuncture Project

Opening a Second Day

After 7 years we have opened a second day at the project. In response to the emerging research on the efficacy of acupuncture supporting the physical and emotional after effects of COVID 19.

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We are now open weekly on Tuesdays.

Online bookings are active.

Covid-19

We are open and closely...

Eye-scream – experts warn of novelty contact lens dangers in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:42pm

Exeter people planning on dressing up this Hallowe’en are being urged to void having a ‘sight-mare’ by looking after their eyes.

Exeter Specsavers store staff are hoping that fancy dress revellers don’t play a trick on their eyes by using costume contact lenses and make-up, and instead treat them to the care they deserve this Saturday.

Scott McGowan, ophthalmic director at the store, says: ‘While novelty contact lenses may seem like a perfect costume addition, they can damage eyes – especially if not handled in the right way.

‘Not knowing how to wear or care for...

NHS organisations in Devon are working together to manage COVID-19 and keep essential services running

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:04pm

NHS organisations across Devon are sharing their resources and expertise to manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, prepare for winter and keep essential services running.

As COVID-19 infections rise, health and social care partners are preparing for an increase in patients with the virus at hospitals in coming months.

The most recently published data show 517 confirmed cases in Devon with hospital admissions increasing.

Devon’s four main hospitals* will work closely as a network to manage resources in the most effective way to deliver a range of services...

Top 10 benefits of CBD you didn’t know before

Nature is full of gifts for humanity. If there is a problem, there is a big chance that nature already has its solution. We may haven’t discovered it yet, but it is there, and we just need to find out how and where. CBD is a fine example of one such gift of nature. There are countless benefits of CBD, and scientists all around the world are still conducting research to uncover and discover the potential of CBD in the medical field. It is believed that CBD could be a potential candidate to treat diseases like epilepsy. However, it is too early anything about it because it is still a work...

Best Medicare Supplement Plan Reviews

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:30am

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a health insurance program in the US, founded in 1966. This organization is administered by the federal government.

What is the Medicare Supplement Plan?

Supplements are not medicine but a healthy habit. Getting all of the necessary nutrients cannot be done without supplements.

Original Medicare does not pay for everything, in the case of supplements, Medicare Supplement plans can help. All Medicare supplements are called Medigap. These supplement plans are sold through private insurance companies.

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