Health & Beauty

SW has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, according to latest ONS figures

The South West has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, at 14.2% − above the average in England.

The best performing area in the South West is Stroud, with 9.6% of the population smoking. The three regions of Dorset Gloucestershire with 10.1% of the population smoking is the next lowest. East Devon is the third best performer, with 10.3% of people being smokers...

These are the most Googled ‘embarrassing’ health questions in Plymouth

We’re all guilty of symptom-searching on Google, especially when the concern is too “embarrassing” to speak to a GP. Covid-19 has also meant we’re now more likely than ever to skip the doctors, with GP appointments down 30 percent.

The problem is Dr. Google doesn’t always get it right. In fact, research shows Google is wrong a third of the time . Relying on a search engine for your...

Nearly half of Plymouth workers haven’t received mental health support despite rise in anxiety, study reveals

A survey carried out by mental health organisation, TalkOut, has revealed that 48% of Plymouth workers haven’t received any mental health support or advice from their employer since the pandemic hit in March.

The study found that 33% of respondents had felt anxious and apprehensive about returning to work, while 37% said that their mental health is worse now compared to before the...

CBD cream and how it works

CBD oil is one of the popular health supplements shrouded with controversy as experts in law and medicine debt on its approval. However, the benefits of cannabidiol oil are pronounced. It is a product that can be taken orally (by mouth) or topically (apply on the skin).

CBD (cannabidiol) is extracted from the marijuana plant, which has been used for different medicinal purposes for...

flu vaccination

Innovative medical practice works in collaboration with Exeter City Council & Stagecoach to ensure flu vaccinations are delivered safely

St Thomas Medical Group (STMG) consisting of St Thomas Health Centre, Exwick Heath Centre, and Pathfinder Village Surgery, has teamed up with Exeter City Council and Stagecoach South West to provide a creative and innovative solution to safeguard their patients who are eligible for flu vaccinations; which is believed to be the first of its kind in Devon.

Established in 1969, STMG has...

Simple and Effective Ways to Improve Your Health

We have all pledged to improve our health and lifestyle in some format at some stage. However, it is often much more difficult than we had anticipated, which means you may have given up on the idea soon after. While we should always aim to accomplish our health goals, it’s important that they are both realistic and that there is a motive behind them, so that you are much more likely to stick...

Why Have People Become Obsessed With CBD?

People all over Britain are becoming obsessed with a little molecule called CBD. A quick look online finds tens of different companies in Devon selling or producing CBD, and it has penetrated beauty fanatics, those wary of their health and mental-health enthusiasts alike. What is it and is it worth its reputation?

What is CBD

CBD is one of over 100 cannabinoid chemicals that...

Steptember – The Plymouth Workplace Walking Challenge for 2020

Many of Plymouth’s businesses and organisations will be taking part in an innovative month-long workplace walking challenge throughout September.

The ‘Steptember’ challenge is all about how little changes make a big difference to individuals, businesses and the world around us. 

This walking challenge is for Plymouth Workplaces only and will be a great opportunity to use...

South West patients to benefit from “Life-changing” Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Patients in the South West have welcomed news that hundreds of people with cystic fibrosis across the region might benefit from a ‘transformative’ treatment.

NHS patients will be among the first in Europe to be prescribed Kaftrio, which significantly improves lung function, helping people with cystic fibrosis to breathe more easily and enhancing their overall quality of life....

Doctors in Devon issue urgent reminders: face-to-face GP appointments still available, only come to A&E in an emergency

People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E departments in an emergency.

With the danger of COVID-19 still very much present in Devon, GP practices have measures in place to protect patients and staff by reducing unnecessary contact and...

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