Health & Beauty

Using the Internet to Your Advantage: The Best Online Beauty Hacks

In today's digital age, the internet has become a treasure trove of beauty resources. From makeup tutorials to product reviews, there is a wealth of information available online to help you look and feel your best. Here are some of the best online beauty hacks to take advantage of:

Online Gift Cards To Your Favorite Beauty Stores

One of the best ways to save money on beauty products is by taking advantage of online gift cards. For example, you can search a free ulta gift card that you can use to purchase your favorite makeup, skincare and haircare products. These gift cards can...

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Charity launches campaign to encourage people to move more in Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/06/2021 - 11:19pm

Diabetes UK, in partnership with Sport England, has launched an initiative to encourage and support people living with diabetes across Devon to get more active.

Moving more when you have diabetes is an important way of managing your condition and making a few small changes in your daily life can give your health a real boost.

Some of the many benefits of physical activity include helping the body use insulin better; helping to look after your blood pressure, as high blood pressure increases your risk of diabetes complications; and helping you lose weight if you need to...

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Take on a challenge to improve your mental health this May

More than two in five runners in the South West (42%) say running has been good for their mental health during the pandemic – with 10% saying they wouldn't have been able to get through the last year without it.

However, research by running specialists, Runners Need, shows that 16% of South West runners said they have found it harder to stay motivated during lockdown without organised races to look forward to.

With almost a fifth of people (18%) in the South West enjoying running challenges and enjoying recording their run using an app (24%) – combined with all the...

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Tips to hiring an Online Therapist

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/04/2021 - 6:29am

Online therapy services for people with mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety can help manage such health conditions. One can get such help through referrals at the workplace, school, or from friends and family. Alternatively, one may find an online therapist , join support groups and online forums for mental health support or enroll in webinars, courses, and workshops on mental health. Proper screening, asking for their references and, having a contract with the therapist ensures that they do not violate it, and if they do, one can take legal action.

There are...

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Covid-19 vaccination programme in Devon enters next phase

Vaccination programme entering phase two – covering people aged 18-49

People in the next phase of the vaccination programme will be contacted and offered an appointment at a local vaccination centre in Devon in coming weeks when their age group becomes eligible.

The vaccination programme is entering phase two as it moves to vaccinate groups 10-12, which cover people aged 18-49. Currently, people aged 42 and over are eligible for a vaccine with other age groups due to be invited in coming weeks.

More sites in Devon are set to offer appointments via the National Booking...

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A handy guide for helping babies sleep better

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 04/23/2021 - 11:13pm

Whenever you watch movies or series where a parent just had a newborn in the house, it usually involves scenes of the baby crying at night. For the first 6 months of the baby’s life, they will be waking up at night for more food and they cry to signal mom or dad that they need milk.

This is very common for babies to do as they are adjusting to life outside the womb. It will take time for babies to sleep through the night or settle in by themselves- that will only come later as they grow. Sometimes, some babies can take more than six months because it depends on their...

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Ideas to reignite that spark in your relationship

Relationships mainly get to hurdles when their partners assume to normal routine and let life pass by. The sustenance of a healthy relationship needs the effort to maintain happiness and love. Therefore, for a healthy relationship, couples ought to quench out any boredom or dissatisfaction among them. In addition, lethargy and ignorance can make it harder for partners to recognize the need for change.

Be Aware of the Spark in Your Relationship

A little awareness takes the long run in a relationship. Fixing your relationship upheavals needs a partner to recognize that there is a...

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Drug abuse and addiction: Effects on the brain, signs and risk

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:49pm

Drug abuse and addiction have significant effects on your brain, body, and those who surround you. Addiction is life-changing with far-reaching consequences that the addict may not have considered.

Understanding the effects that they have, the signs of addiction, and the risks of abusing illicit drugs could help you save yourself or a loved one from falling deep into the cycle that is addiction.

If someone in your care or someone close to you is using or abusing illicit drugs, the best thing that you can do to help them to learn more about the disorder and any signs,...

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Eight tips for taking care of your mental health

Mental health is essential at all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood and ageing. Although looking after yourself and your mental health can sometimes mean seeking professional support, it also includes taking a few self-care strategies to improve your wellness on your own. To help you support your own mental health and wellbeing, here are eight habits you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Take Care Of Your Body

As your mental health and physical health are intertwined, taking care of yourself physically can also help to enhance your mental health...

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Five reasons to try HIIT for your next workout

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 04/18/2021 - 10:15pm

When you hire a local personal trainer to improve your fitness levels or to lose weight, they may suggest HIIT, or high intensity interval training. But you’re probably wondering what HIIT is and whether it’s really the right form of exercise for you. Click here to find a personal trainer near you.

What is HIIT?

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, involves short intense bursts of exercise followed by an even shorter period of rest. Each exercise is performed at maximum intensity for between 30 and 60 seconds.

HIIT can be challenging due to the high levels of...

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3 Healthy Ways to Deal with Stress in Daily Life

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 04/16/2021 - 11:29am

Stress has and will always be a part of our lives. After all, it is a natural response to demanding and adverse circumstances. While it may be normal to experience feelings of pressure, frustration, and worry, feeling intense feelings of stress constantly can have a negative impact not only on your mental health but your physical well-being too.

It is for this reason that you must learn how to handle your stress healthily. It sounds easier said than done, and for the most part, it is. But it isn’t impossible to keep the tension and pressure at a reasonably manageable level. And...

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