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Don’t Let the Weather Stop You: Essential Gear for New Runners

Looking to get into running? Running is one of the best ways to improve your physical health and can also do wonders for your mental wellbeing, so you will not want the weather to stop you. Having the right gear is essential for staying safe, comfortable, and motivated in all weather conditions, so this post will guide you through a few essential purchases.

Why Weather Shouldn’t Stop You From Starting Running

First, it is helpful to outline why the weather should not stop you. The UK climate is inconsistent, but it is rarely extreme, which means it is safe to run...

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‘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...

Which One of the Methods to Use Kratom is the Best?

For all the people who do not know what kratom is, it is a herbaceous plant whose leaves are plucked off and used to make different products of kratom. Kratom has been in use for a very long time. Some people say that it has been taken by natives of Southeast Asia, which also happens to be the origin of kratom, since the nineteenth century.

There are many positive effects of kratom and it has been exceptionally popular amongst the labor class because, after a long, exhausting day, this is exactly what they need to relax their mind and delve into a good night’s sleep. Kratom not...

How Can You Use Kratom To Overcome Depression

For some time, individuals have been utilizing kratom herb to treat various health issues. In view of its restorative properties, kratom is the reasonable methodology that individuals depend on to accomplish top health. Besides, this herb is an incredible option since it is safe and doesn't cause serious symptoms.

One of the numerous employments of this herb is anti-depression benefits.

If you're looking to take kratom for depression, there are significant realities you have to know.

Using Kratom for Depression

We should begin this snappy guide by...

Newly qualified GPs lead the way by offering Covid-19 research opportunities to their patients thanks to new GP training

Research is being placed at the heart of GP training in the South West giving four recently qualified GPs and one GP who is still in training the opportunity to offer the Covid-19 research to their patients.

The PRINCIPLE Trial is a nationwide study into Covid-19 which is being delivered in the community. The study aims to enable researchers to rapidly evaluate different treatments of Covid-19 symptoms in older people and hopefully improve outcomes.

Of the 36 number of GP practices that are offering this study to patients, five are being led by GPs who are newly...

Smile! It’s National Smile Month

Dental practices may be operating differently at the moment, as non-essential routine check-ups are postponed due to coronoavirus (COVID-19).

So parents of younger children are being asked to pay particular attention to their child’s teeth, to ensure that they continue to have good oral health hygiene.

National Smile Month runs from 18 May until 18 June and Devon Public Health, Libraries Unlimited, Devon’s Childrens’ Centres and Action for Children are raising awareness of oral health hygiene in children and families, in conjunction with the Oral Health Foundation....

Do something amazing: Give blood

NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to make appointments to donate blood.

The next session taking place in Exeter is on Sunday 31 May at Exeter Corn Exchange, between 9.55am andf 2.25pm. Currently this session is 59% full.

Blood donation saves lives. Patients at local hospitals rely on people giving blood.

An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: “We need people who are fit and healthy to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak. We've put extra safety measures in place and safety is always our number one priority. We’re...

Could Swedish snus help you quit smoking?

Snus is a smokeless powder that is moist packet made out from a variant of dry snuff. Swedish snus is placed under the upper lip and doesn't bring the urge to spit. The milled and dried tobacco is mixed with water, salt, sodium carbonate and different flavourings. Research confirms that it is easier for one to quit smoking if one starts using snus, unlike a person who stops all at once. Snus delivers more nicotine to the body and is said to be less harmful than smoking. Snus users, however, are at a high risk of getting oral or pancreatic cancer.

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Benefits of CBD Oil

There are two key benefits of CBD oil that you should be aware of. Not only do these two benefits seem to be working to repair tissue damage and to rejuvenate the body's immune system, but they can also help boost the body's own immune system.

Of course, the top reason why it is so beneficial is because of how CBD can help you get a better night's sleep. Now, before you start getting excited about the possibility of a better night's sleep, keep in mind that the benefits are specific to the CBD oil you're using.

So, instead of thinking of the benefits as one main benefit...

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Don’t Let the Weather Stop You: Essential Gear for New Runners

‘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

Which One of the Methods to Use Kratom is the Best?

How Can You Use Kratom To Overcome Depression

Newly qualified GPs lead the way by offering Covid-19 research opportunities to their patients thanks to new GP training

Smile! It’s National Smile Month

Do something amazing: Give blood

Could Swedish snus help you quit smoking?

Benefits of CBD Oil

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