Health & Beauty

Running-Related Injuries And How To Prevent Them

Running is one of the most effective exercises that engage the entire body. While its benefits are undeniable, running can also result in injuries if you fail to address some things. Below are some of the common running-related injuries and how you can prevent them from happening.

1. Tight, Inflexible Muscles

Few runners include a stretching program or consider one an...

Eye tests more important than ever, warns sight loss charity

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling on people in the South West to look after their eyes during this year’s National Eye Health Week [21 – 27 September].

The charity is highlighting the role that high street optometrists can play in eye care, at a time when hospitals are facing backlogs in appointments caused by delays and cancellations as a result of...

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Life admin to take care of during the pandemic

The pandemic has completely changed life for everyone this year and made many people hit pause on their regular life which has inevitably led to people to reflect. Even with experience slowly returning to normal, people are still spending a lot more time at home and not doing the things that they usually do which means that now is the perfect time for life admin that will put you in good...

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...

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