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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Healing

Among modern medical treatments, few therapies are as fascinating as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This remarkable treatment, which involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised environment, has captured the attention of healthcare professionals worldwide for its unique ability to accelerate healing and recovery. By dramatically increasing oxygen availability in tissues, HBOT supports the body's natural healing processes through multiple interconnected pathways. Understanding these diverse mechanisms reveals why this therapy has become an invaluable tool for treating conditions...

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Exeter ranks as location with one of the most post-lockdown gym enthusiasts

A new analysis of gym-related search trends during the lockdown reveals locations across the UK that are the most excited to return to the gym, and Newcastle Upon Tyne occupies the top of this ranking.

The charitable social enterprise Better analysed search trends for gym-related queries such as “when will gyms reopen” and “gym reopening” to discover where the most restless gym-goers live in the UK. The ranking considers the number of average monthly searches for these and similar gym-related queries during March and April, in relation to the population in each location....

Battle arthritis with CBD on your side

These days, people turn to CBD oil UK , to prevent Arthritis symptoms. This common condition affects millions of people around the world. CBD oil can be a powerful weapon to fight pain and swelling caused by this disease.

Getting to know Arthritis

It is important to know the cause of joint inflammation, for better prevention, so it could be avoided or at least managed a bit easier.

Arthritis is misunderstood by the huge number of public. It is a general name that many of us use to describe joint pain or disease. Important to know, that anyone can have it and there are...

£1.4 million for genetics research on how obesity in pregnancy affects mother and baby

A new £1.4 million award from the Wellcome Trust will help researchers at the University of Exeter understand the processes that link a pregnant mother’s obesity with health problems for her and her baby.

Obesity is known to be one of the most common risk factors for complications of pregnancy and birth. Now, Dr Rachel Freathy, at the University of Exeter Medical School, has been awarded a Wellcome Senior Research Fellowship to study human genetics data in babies, mothers and fathers to understand the mechanisms involved in causing these health problems, with a view to improving...

Top 7 Modern Ways To Soothe Your Back Pain

You’ve likely experienced back pain at some point and you’re not alone! While age is a factor in having back pain, it’s common with young people as well, according to studies. People even joke on social media that the 20’s are when back pain starts. Causes of back pain could include: age, excess weight, strain, lack of exercises, diseases and psychological conditions.

We know how annoying back pain can be, that’s why we gathered a list of 7 current and effective ways to soothe back pain.

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice that we included on this list because it has gained...

Face and neck surgery: Why cosmetic surgery is not for everyone

Face and neck surgery is a great option for people who are experiencing discomfort in their facial areas. These areas become discomforting when they are swollen, red, pain in the area, or even when they do not feel very well.

Often these areas of the body can have some damage from burns, accidents, or other surgeries. Facial Plastic Surgery is perfect for people who want to get their appearance back to how it used to be.

Although getting this surgery is very expensive, there is also a large scar that is left after the surgery. This scar is called the maxilla and it is...

Advantages of an online pharmacy

An online pharmacy is similar to an offline pharmacy, except that it is carried out via the internet. There are numerous benefits associated with this type of pharmacy. This article outlines some of the advantages of this type of pharmacy.

Offline pharmacies can be very expensive if you do not have insurance or are not familiar with using a specific prescription drug. With an online pharmacy, you will only have to fill out one form for each prescription. You will also have access to numerous reputable pharmacies , all within a short time frame.

With an internet pharmacy...

COVID-19 antibody testing begins in Devon

Healthcare staff in Devon and Cornwall will be among the first in the peninsula to be tested to see if they have had COVID-19.

The Peninsula Pathology Network, a partnership of the region’s NHS clinical commissioning groups and trusts, is now using NHS laboratories to provide antibody tests, which tell whether someone has had the virus that causes COVID-19 in the past, by analysing a blood sample.

The antibody testing programme will provide information on the prevalence of COVID-19 in the peninsula to help better understand how the disease spreads. It will work alongside...

‘We are still here for you if you need help’ – NHS in Devon reassures patients who are worried they may be a ‘burden’ on NHS

Patients who are worried they are being ‘burden’ on the NHS are being reassured that safe, local health services are there for them.

There has been a significant decline in people seeking urgent and emergency treatment across the country since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Doctors in Devon have noted a decrease in attendances across both GP practices and hospitals, and they are concerned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health.

Clinicians have been reaching out to people since...

Exeter in £14 million international consortium to improve obesity treatment and narrative

The University of Exeter has joined an international, research consortium which aims to improve how obese people will respond to treatment, and who is most at risk of developing complications.

SOPHIA (Stratification of Obese Phenotypes to Optimize Future Obesity Therapy) is a new £14 million EU-supported international research consortium, which is launched today. SOPHIA includes twenty-nine leading partners from civil society, academia and industry in 12 countries.

The £14 million in funding for this five-year project has been granted from the Innovative Medicines...

Natural way to reduce high blood pressure

In the UK, one in three adults has high blood pressure (BP). It is thought that more than 5 million people are still living undiagnosed and in a serious health threat. Numbers of these people have turned to a natural way of relieving high blood pressure by using CBD oil UK .

High Blood Pressure

The ideal blood pressure for an adult person should be anywhere between 90/60 and 120/80. If you have a higher BP, you should seek immediate help from your GP, as prolonged high blood pressure may result in severe health conditions like Stroke or Dementia.

Causes of High Blood...

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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supports Healing

Exeter ranks as location with one of the most post-lockdown gym enthusiasts

Battle arthritis with CBD on your side

£1.4 million for genetics research on how obesity in pregnancy affects mother and baby

Top 7 Modern Ways To Soothe Your Back Pain

Face and neck surgery: Why cosmetic surgery is not for everyone

Advantages of an online pharmacy

COVID-19 antibody testing begins in Devon

‘We are still here for you if you need help’ – NHS in Devon reassures patients who are worried they may be a ‘burden’ on NHS

Exeter in £14 million international consortium to improve obesity treatment and narrative

Natural way to reduce high blood pressure

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