Health & Beauty

As the rate of Covid-19 infections goes down in Exeter and the surrounding region, people and businesses are slowly starting to emerge from lockdown and head back to their day-to-day lives. But we can’t get away from the fact the pandemic is going to continue impacting our lives for months, possibly years, to come.

Lockdown has had an immense impact on the health, both physical and psychological, of the entire population. It is now more important than ever to take the steps necessary to ensure that our wellbeing is properly maintained.

In this article, we explore some...

The NHS in Devon has measures in place to keep local people and visitors safe as the county welcomes thousands of holidaymakers for the summer season.

With restrictions on holiday stays and day-tripping eased, Devonians are welcoming visitors attracted by the county’s glorious coastline and stunning countryside.

Doctors are encouraging everyone in the county to stay alert and respect Government safety rules on social distancing, isolating, face coverings and hand washing.

Dr Paul Johnson, Chair of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, the headquarters of the...

Managing employees experiencing mental ill-health is one of the biggest challenges employers face and never more so than during the current pandemic which has produced for some employees a perfect storm of isolation from colleagues, family and friends, the pressures of managing home working and worries about the future.

Even before the pandemic, research in 2016 and 2017 found that 1 in 6 employees in the UK reported mental ill-health each week and a third of fit notes with a known diagnosis note mental or behavioural disorders as the reason for absence.

Employers will be...

Workplaces can be the cause of many common health conditions, from issues with repetitive strain disorders to frequent colds and flu. However, many people spend a great proportion of their time at work and so it is important that you know how you can protect and maintain your health when you are in the office.

1. Invest in the Right Glasses

The modern workplace can be incredibly detrimental to your eyesight, with bright computer screens leaving you with eye strain, migraines, and deteriorating vision. However, there are many ways that you can look after your...