Health & Beauty

Cancer services in East Devon will receive a major boost this month.

Ottery St Mary Hospital will become a new cancer hub for patients and their families.

Specialists from the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s oncology department and FORCE, the area’s leading cancer support charity, will be working together within a dedicated unit at the Keegan Road site.

Access to potentially life-saving treatments will be among the new services available in Ottery with chemotherapy sessions held there for the first time.

Consultants and nurse specialists will also hold...

Even though anxiety is an entirely normal emotion, excess anxiety can be debilitating. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, demotivated and stressed, which can have an impact on your physical health and your emotional well-being.

Sadly, anxiety levels are increasing around the world. In 2020, in particular, the on-going COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety levels to skyrocket, with around 19 million adults in Great Britain reporting feeling anxious.

However, there are ways to combat feelings of anxiety and the associated symptoms it brings. As well as seeking help from...

When people talk about staying healthy and being in good shape, most of them talk about physical health. Yes, taking good care of your body is important. After all, your body is a temple, and you should treat it that way. However, a lot of people tend to forget the importance of mental health. Ensuring your mind is also in good shape is paramount if you want to have a quality life. There are many different ways to improve mental health, and one of them is engaging in regular physical exercise.

The ancient Greeks believed that a healthy body could sustain a healthy mind. They were...

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the University of Exeter, St Luke’s Campus College House, (EX2 4TH), in Exeter as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.

Testing is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. The...