Obviously, there are exceptions to every rule. When it comes to the world of medicine and healthcare, an illness that affects one person in a certain way can affect another similarly aged, built, and same-sexed person entirely differently.

Having said that, however, there are a number of medical afflictions that tend to affect older men and women at a higher rate than younger people.

With this in mind, continue reading to discover seven of the most common in the UK, including the diagnosis and treatment for each disease.

1. COPD

Chronic...

The first students from Exeter’s pioneering four-year MSci Nursing programme are set to graduate this weekend, before starting their new careers as healthcare leaders of the future.

The 25 new graduates were the first to embark on the University of Exeter’s innovative MSci Nursing degree, which launched in 2019. The degree equips students to face the current and future challenges of the NHS. Students on the course are taught the art and science of nursing from day one, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of nursing care.

The unique course allows students to choose to...

Rangers working on Dartmoor are to carry on using body-worn video cameras in response to anti-social and hostile behaviour by some visitors.

One ranger was able to use footage from a miniature camera to prove that he hadn’t knocked down a member of the public with his Land Rover.

A two-year trial of the cameras which began in February 2022 has been a success, and rangers say they feel safer as a result.

Now members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) are poised to give the go-ahead for the cameras to stay in use.

When they were first...

Are you one of the thousands of people retiring in 2024? If so, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand your options when it comes to retirement income.

State Pension

The UK State Pension for people retiring in 2024 is £203.85 per week, rising to £221.20 a week in April. Some people will receive less if they have not made maximum National Insurance contributions – visit this page at gov.uk for more information

Personal and workplace pensions

Pension income can of course also come from any pension schemes that you have paid into, or that your...

The new year is the perfect time to start working on yourself and improving your skill base. Many people will enter 2024 on a mission of self-improvement, and having clear goals makes it easier to keep it up.

If you want to upgrade yourself this year, there are various things that you can learn from home in your free time. These can open up new career or hobby opportunities as well, meaning that they are highly worthwhile to learn.

If you were to ask some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs about the best skills to learn in 2024, many of them would put...

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the success of its 2023 fundraising campaign in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The company has raised over £3,000 through various initiatives, culminating in a festive jumper day on Monday 18th December, and the introduction of swear boxes across all RGB branches.

Throughout the year, RGB engaged in a range of fundraising activities, from company-wide initiatives to individual challenges undertaken by dedicated staff members. The commitment and enthusiasm of the RGB team and the support of customers allowed the...

Contactless delivery is a method of delivering goods or services in which contact between the customer and the supplier is minimized or completely eliminated. This method provides safety and convenience in conditions such as epidemics or pandemics, when it is important to maintain social distance and prevent the spread of infections.

Key characteristics of contactless delivery may include the following:

• Order online. Customers can place orders through websites or mobile apps.

• Electronic payments.

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The iPhone 15 didn’t exactly get off to the best start. Click here to find out if it has become a winning model for Apple after that rocky first month.

The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her efforts in improving health and ensuring high quality of care for all in England.

Amanda was appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in August 2021 during the pandemic - a time of immense pressure on the system. Upon her appointment, she became the first ever female leader in the history of an organisation whose staff are more than three-quarters women.

In her role, Amanda is responsible for leading the work of the NHS nationally,...

Households will be able to dispose of small amounts of DIY waste for free at Devon's Household Waste Recycling Centres, from Sunday 31 December. Up to now, the legal definition of household waste has not included materials from the repair or improvement of houses, for example, home improvement types of waste, so councils have had no obligation to accept such waste free of charge. Councils have used the revenue to invest back in to keep waste services running. But the government has changed the legislation such that a small amount of DIY waste will be accepted at Household Waste Recycling...