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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...

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SW has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, according to latest ONS figures

The South West has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, at 14.2% − above the average in England.

The best performing area in the South West is Stroud, with 9.6% of the population smoking. The three regions of Dorset Gloucestershire with 10.1% of the population smoking is the next lowest. East Devon is the third best performer, with 10.3% of people being smokers.

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Medical group teams up with City Council and Stagecoach to ensure flu jabs are delivered safely

St Thomas Medical Group (STMG) consisting of St Thomas Health Centre, Exwick Heath Centre, and Pathfinder Village Surgery, has teamed up with Exeter City Council and Stagecoach South West to provide a creative and innovative solution to safeguard their patients who are eligible for flu vaccinations; which is believed to be the first of its kind in Devon.

Established in 1969, STMG has a total of 40,000 patients including the Student Health Centre on campus at the University of Exeter. This year, as the Government widens the eligibility criteria, the GP’s will need to administer...

5 Tips to Combat Workplace Stress

We know that work can drive you crazy sometimes. Honestly, you deserve peace of mind while making an honest living; don't let your place of employment send you into a bad state of mind.

Fortunately, you don't have to allow your workplace to keep you in a funk. If you're familiar with practicing self-care, you know how important it is to pick up healthy habits to help fight against daily stressors. This includes work-related stress! Here are a few tips on how to relieve any workplace stress:

1. Speak with a therapist.

Your workplace can often be a cause of your stress....

Three reasons why telemedicine apps are convenient

Technology has opened up a world of convenience for today’s society. So much so that we can now receive medical care virtually or with telemedicine. If you are a doctor, one of the first things you want to do to make your patients feel safe is to ensure that you’re keeping their information private under the HIPAA Laws. Patients want to be able to reach out to their doctors and feel comfortable doing it. The most convenient way to do this is with a HIPAA compliant telemedicine app. There are several online guides explaining the main steps of how to develop HIPAA complia nt telemedicine...

The Latest Reliable Ways to Boost Your Immune System

This year, more than ever, we have learned the importance of maintaining our overall health. With the global pandemic looming over us, we have discovered the many ways in which we can protect ourselves from contagious viruses and common illnesses like colds, and flu. The most effective preventative method is to boost your immunity. To do that, you must learn what your body needs to function fully. That said, consider implementing these proven, reliable ways to boost your immune system.

Physical Activity

You must engage in regular physical activity to strengthen your body, improve...

Cancer charity launches new patient information booklets

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be a frightening and uncertain time. Each stage in a patient’s journey can throw up new questions and concerns and it can be difficult to provide support and information that meets an individual’s needs. That is why Pancreatic Cancer Action have updated and refreshed their patient information with the healthcare professionals and those directly affected by pancreatic cancer.

The new booklets contain the most up to date information available to help patients to understand pancreatic cancer, treatment options and the experience of the disease. The...

Everything you need to know about hay fever

If you’ve ever had hay fever, you can probably recall the symptoms. Red and watery eyes, sneezing, problems with your nose, and so on. But did you know that hay fever is just a name for an allergic reaction and that there’s not only one kind of hay fever?

This could explain why you and your family members may experience the same symptoms at different times of the year. For that reason, you should try to identify what’s causing your symptoms, so that you’re prepared the next time.

The Causes of Hay Fever

Factors that trigger hay fever depend on the time of the year. Some...

Advance Biotech’s new raw hemp extract

With the increasingly popularity of CBD oils, one might wonder if there’s another way to get your daily CBD dose. Thanks to many research efforts in recent years, a new solution has emerged in the form of a brand-new product from Advance Biotech.

With Raw Hemp Extract, you can get the same amount of cannabinoid as you would with CBD oils, only with much lower doses of the product. That’s because the extract can contain up to 10 times more cannabinoid per gram then the oils do.

What Is the Raw Hemp Extract?

The raw hemp extract comes in a form of a CBD paste . It’s made...

Addiction Psychiatry: Now available in all areas

Addiction rates have recently begun to climb steadily with increased economic stresses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, help is available in most major North American cities from practitioners who specialize in addiction psychiatry.

What is Addiction Psychiatry?

Addiction psychiatry is a part of the psychiatric field that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with substance abuse disorders. These disorders can often occur concurrently with other types of psychiatric and mental health disorders.

Individuals trained in addiction...

6 Effective Ways to Save Money on Prescription Meds

The ever-increasing population is writing a new chapter in the history of prescription drugs, as people become more dependent on them. Since the pharmaceutical industry is mainly about business, prescription drugs are far from being free in most countries, which can create a problem for people on a tight budget. The last thing someone with a serious illness should do is avoid purchasing a prescription drug because it’s too expensive, but sometimes they just can’t. We’ll be mentioning the most 6 effective ways that can get you to save some expenses on prescription meds.

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

SW has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, according to latest ONS figures

Medical group teams up with City Council and Stagecoach to ensure flu jabs are delivered safely

5 Tips to Combat Workplace Stress

Three reasons why telemedicine apps are convenient

The Latest Reliable Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Cancer charity launches new patient information booklets

Everything you need to know about hay fever

Advance Biotech’s new raw hemp extract

Addiction Psychiatry: Now available in all areas

6 Effective Ways to Save Money on Prescription Meds

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