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Let's turn the tide on sarcoma cancer, says Exeter Lord Mayor

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr. Kevin Mitchell is calling for greater awareness to turn the tide against rare and aggressive sarcoma cancers

This month is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and as part of national activities to raise awareness, the Sarcoma Specialist Team at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital held a sarcoma awareness-raising day on Friday. The Lord Mayor, who also works at the hospital as a sarcoma specialist nurse, hosted an informational stand at the hospital entrance. The stand drew significant interest with hospital patients and medical professionals stopping by to find...

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Understanding and Overcoming Medical Anxiety

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 06/27/2024 - 7:44am

Fear of healthcare professionals, also known as iatrophobia or medical anxiety, is a common and often debilitating condition that affects many individuals. This fear can stem from various sources and can lead to significant consequences for an individual's health and well-being. Understanding the root causes, manifestations and strategies to overcome this fear is essential for both patients and healthcare providers.

Root Causes of Medical Anxiety

People will fear healthcare professionals for a number of different reasons:

  1. Past Negative Experiences:
  2. ...

It’s not too late to get your spring covid vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/25/2024 - 10:00pm

Over four million people have now received their spring covid booster from the NHS just ten weeks after bookings officially opened as part of the latest vaccination campaign.

Around seven million people are eligible for a spring covid jab this year, including those aged 75 and over, those with a weakened immune system and older adult care home residents, and the latest stats published today show 4,042,920 vaccines have been delivered by the NHS.

The vaccine offer formally opened to everyone outside of a care home on 22 April, but NHS staff have been going into older...

Accessing The Latest Trends in Cosmetic Dentistry – Why Turkish Dentists Will Give You a Dream Smile

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:47pm

Going to the dentist used to be about basic and essential care. Check-ups, fillings, extractions were the order of the day. Dentistry was a rather reactive art, with functionality often taking precedence over aesthetics. But in recent years, there has been an enormous shift towards cosmetic dentistry. In today’s world, we’re far more aware of our looks, and having the perfect smile has become one of the most popular ways for people to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. And for Britons, Turkey has become one of the top destinations to access the latest trends in cosmetic...

Enhancing Brain Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Therapies

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sat, 06/22/2024 - 7:07am

In recent years, there has been significant interest in therapies designed to enhance brain performance. These therapies, often rooted in advanced medical science, aim to improve cognitive function, recover from brain injuries, and support overall mental health. One such therapy is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). This detailed guide explores HBOT and other related advanced therapies, focusing on their benefits, applications, and the science behind them.

Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a...

Organic Essential Oils for Relieving Stress and Anxiety

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 06/21/2024 - 7:44am

In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common challenges that many of us face daily. Fortunately, the natural world offers a solution through organic essential oils. These aromatic compounds, extracted from plants, have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and mental well-being.

Spain, known for its rich botanical diversity, produces some of the finest organic essential oils available. Brands like Aromesoil have mastered the art of harnessing these natural wonders, offering a range of products designed to alleviate stress and anxiety effectively....

Exeter optometrist advocates for awareness week warning that eye tests could detect diabetes

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Wed, 06/19/2024 - 7:48pm

An optometrist at an independent practice in Exeter hopes to spread awareness during Diabetes Awareness Week, claiming that your eyes may be a key indicator of the condition.

Adam Matthews of Andrew Laird Opticians has spoken out following Diabetes Awareness Week, taking place from June 9thto June 15th, to help raise awareness of a condition that could be detected by an eye examination.

With cases of diabetes steadily on the rise over the past decade, it has become increasingly vital to spread awareness of the signs to look out for. Diabetes UK state that 1.2 million...

Convié: More Than Just a Brand, It's a Beauty Community You Belong To

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 11:13am

"Your voice, Your beauty". At Convié, that's the single quote that sums up all of the activities that make the brand the home it poses itself as. Just like the word itself, Convié is a beauty brand that welcomes every one of its customers to a community where they'll feel welcome and part of the family.

"Your voice, Your beauty". At Convié, that's the single quote that sums up all of the activities that make the brand the home it poses itself as. Just like the word itself, Convié is a beauty brand that welcomes every one of its customers to a community where they'll feel welcome...

Unlock Natural Wellness: A Journey that exposes the working of Full Spectrum CBD Oil

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 10:05am

People are beginning to know and embrace full spectrum CBD oil in their daily lives as a product with many benefits; this is due to the combination of the different constituents that improves its effectiveness.

So, if you have heard about it and don't know what it is, or you already know about full spectrum CBD oil and want more information on it, this article is for you. We will discuss full-spectrum CBD oil. The synergistic effect that makes it highly effective and the various health benefits that this oil offers.

Synergistic Effect

This effect, which is most...

Have you heard of Social Prescribing?

I ask this as recently we had a conversation during a dementia training session about local community resources and I brought the term into conversation.

There were several attendees working in the health and social care sector who had not heard of this important community role leading me to write this brief overview.

At its simplest a Social prescriber (SP) centres around connecting people with activities and services that improve their health and well-being. Before I go on allow me to share the interchangeable terms you may hear to avoid confusion which in essence mean...

MedicalCert Revolutionise Getting a Doctors Sick Note Online

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:31pm

Doctors’ notes - like any medical certificate - can be invaluable for a wide range of situations. While many people think of the days when they would get a week off school thanks to a small slip of paper, the truth is that these certificates serve as extremely important documentation.

However, getting a medical certificate from a doctor conventionally can be a slow and sometimes clumsy process, which becomes a huge hurdle to jump through when you need those documents now . Thankfully, there are ways to get what you need a lot faster.

Medical Cert is one such method,...

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