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Thinking of Taking a First Aid Course? Here are 6 Benefits

In a society where accidents and emergencies lurk around every corner, possessing first aid skills is paramount. Whether you're a caregiver, a working individual, or just someone who cares about their community, undergoing a first aid course can arm you with indispensable expertise and self-assurance to confront dire circumstances head-on. Let's explore six pivotal advantages of embracing a first aid training program:

  1. Life-Saving Skills

In emergencies, every second counts. By undergoing first aid training, you learn crucial techniques to provide immediate...

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How to Beat the Mid-Afternoon Slump in the Office

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:35am

It's 3pm and your energy levels are plummeting. The afternoon slump has set in, and you find yourself fighting to keep your eyes open at your desk. This familiar phenomenon is known as the "mid-afternoon dip," a natural dip in alertness and productivity that occurs around 2-4 pm for many people. While it's a nearly universal experience, there are effective ways to overcome the mid-afternoon slump and maintain your focus and productivity throughout the workday.

Understand the Science Behind the Slump

The mid-afternoon dip is largely driven by our circadian rhythms - the internal...

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Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.

Matt Rowett...

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The Art of Small Changes: How Tiny Habits Lead to Significant Health Benefits

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:02pm

Making meaningful improvements to our health doesn't always require grand gestures or radical changes. Often, the secret to lasting wellness lies in the subtle, yet powerful, shifts we make in our daily routines. By focusing on small, manageable habits , we can set the stage for profound and sustainable health benefits. This approach allows for a gentler integration of healthy practices into our lives, reducing the overwhelm that can come with attempting major lifestyle overhauls. As we gradually incorporate these tiny habits, we not only improve our physical well-being but also our...

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Five simple exercises to enjoy with your elderly loved ones

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:34am

Exercise is a hugely important aspect of day-to-day life, and that becomes even more the case as we get older. However, too many people enter the later chapters of their life and abandon their fitness. Which can be hugely detrimental on quality of life.

At residential care homes for elderly people, there’s a real emphasis on exercise routines to keep both the body and mind in the best working order and help slow conditions such as dementia.

But it doesn’t matter if a person is in a home or not, staying active is so important and if you have elderly loved ones you want to...

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The Versatility of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 8:37pm

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is widely recognized as an alternative treatment strategy that uses the power of oxygen to effectively improve a large number of medical conditions.

It is required that the patient to be treated with HBOT enters a hyperbaric chamber, such as the Oxyhelp hyperbaric chamber , in which he breathes a high concentration of pure oxygen (100%) compressed under high pressure exceeding the normal atmospheric level.

In this article, we dive deep into the different types of hyperbaric chambers that are available and what each one has to offer....

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Cutting Through Hard Times: Free Haircuts Thursday in Exeter

Authored by Hair Devon
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 2:48pm

As the cost of living continues to soar, many individuals find themselves facing financial hardships. Recent statistics from January 2024 reveal that 62% of adults are cutting back on non-essentials, 52% have noticed a rise in expenses compared to the previous month, and a staggering 37% are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage.

Verified and updated Cost of living statistics UK January 2024: www.finder.com by Matthew Boyle, edited by Joselle Delos Reyes

  • 62% that’s 6 in 10 people in the UK report to be spending less on non-essentials because of the increase in the
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Live your Life workshop comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/15/2024 - 7:43pm

On Thursday 25 April Lymphoma Action will be holding an in-person Live your Life workshop for anyone in Exeter who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their lymphoma doesn’t need treatment straight away (also known as ‘active monitoring’ or ‘watch and wait’).

These unique and interactive workshops are led by someone with a personal experience of lymphoma, and...

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Humble fruit fly could help find brain tumour cure

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 03/12/2024 - 6:35pm

The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.

And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.

The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us get a better understanding of glioma tumours, which include low and high-grade types with glioblastoma (GBM) being the most commonly-diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults.

Sam Suriakumar...

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Five Tips For Optimal Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 03/10/2024 - 9:47pm

After many months of pregnancy, welcoming your new arrival into the world can be a joyous and exciting moment. However, there are also various physical changes taking place, which are discussed far less often and take time getting used to. Following pregnancy and childbirth, the pelvic floor undergoes significant changes, and to promote recovery, it’s vital to prioritize postpartum pelvic floor health. Read on to discover practical tips aimed at supporting pelvic floor health following delivery.

What is the pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor is a vital but often overlooked part of...

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Women now offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/08/2024 - 9:57pm

Women in England can now get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP, in a move that makes access to free contraception even more convenient.

Pharmacies across the country are now offering the new service, increasing choice for women in the ways in which they can access contraception.

The rollout is part of the government and the NHS’s primary care access recovery plan, which committed to making it quicker and easier for millions of people to access healthcare on their high street.

Anyone needing the pill can access it...

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