Health & Beauty

People across Devon are being encouraged to put forward local NHS staff and volunteers for an award.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its Extraordinary People Awards.

The Trust is asking patients and carers to nominate a staff member, team or volunteer in the ‘Extraordinary Care’ category. If you, or someone you know received excellent care from an individual or team at the Royal Devon, you can nominate them here .

Sam Higginson, Chief Executive at the Royal Devon said: "Our Extraordinary People Awards are such an important...

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2500th surgery with the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements.

The Mako technology is an innovative system that uses a robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage and allows more precise positioning of the new hip or knee implant, with consultant surgeons creating a 3D model based on the patient’s anatomy.

Patients have experienced reduced pain and faster recovery times, while hospital stays are shorter, with some patients able...

Does your back ever hurt so badly that it's hard to walk, sit or even get out of bed? Back pain can make it tough to get through your day and enjoy normal activities. Luckily, seeing chiropractors like deep roots chiropractic health center could bring you natural relief. In this post, we'll look at common causes of back pain and how chiropractic adjustments can help. You’ll also learn what to expect at your first visit. By the end, you’ll understand the benefits of chiropractic care for easing back pain are improving mobility.

What Causes Back Pain?

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Everybody loves a bright white smile, but not everybody is willing to do what it takes to have one. According to recent statistics, 25% of adults brush their teeth only once (if even) daily, while nearly 30% of NHS patients avoid the dentist. Worse still, half of parents in the country don’t take their children to the dentist until they’re 3 years old. Luckily, there are simple and effective ways to guarantee a confident and captivating smile.

Indeed, it’s not only for aesthetic reasons; if that were the case, a comprehensive dental implant solution in...