#Health

Happy people standing together in the park

Innovative outdoor singing project comes to Heavitree

Authored by Amy Hopwood
Posted: Sat, 04/23/2022 - 7:16am

We all know that being physically active is good for us, but did you know that simply being outside in the natural environment is also really good for your physical and mental health?

Research[1] shows it can help reduce anxiety and depression, helping to lower stress, blood pressure and more.

The benefits are even greater if we actively engage with nature, and the Nature Songs project is designed to do just that, using singing and songwriting to connect people to nature.

The first Nature Songs project ran in Bury Meadow Park through Winter and into early Spring,...

Plymouth Science Park

Expansion for successful PSP heart screening team

Nearly 10,000 people have benefitted from a heart screening service, based at Plymouth Science Park, which is now tripling the size of its premises to meet increasing demand.

Ultracardiac is also planning to take on an extra cardiac sonographer and another receptionist - having already more than doubled its staffing numbers in nearly two years.

The company is able to provide detailed heart scans (echocardiograms) for patients from its HQ at PSP, conveniently sited next to Derriford Hospital.

The team spent more than three years planning the venture which has...

Macmillan Cancer Support Information Service in Sidmouth

Event Date: 
23/06/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Ham West Car Park, Ham Lane, Sidmouth

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

The team encourages anyone with worries or concerns relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with or beyond cancer, or are a carer or loved one of someone who is.

Cancer can impact on all aspects of your life, and the mobile service team is available to provide information on issues ranging from how to deal with the side effects of treatment, what local support is available for carers, where to turn if you...

Macmillan Cancer Support Information Service in Exmouth

Event Date: 
22/06/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Green Macmillan Mobile Unit in The Strand, Rolle Street, Exmouth

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting The Strand, Rolle Street Exmouth, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

The team encourages anyone with worries or concerns relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with or beyond cancer, or are a carer or loved one of someone who is. Cancer can impact on all aspects of your life, and the mobile service team is available to provide information on issues ranging from how to deal with the side effects of treatment, what local support is available for carers, where...

Aphasia: Signs and Symptoms You Must Know

Aphasia is a brain disorder with the people having communication problems as a result of damaged parts of the brain. It is mainly caused by stroke. People with aphasia have difficulties in writing, reading, speaking, and in listening. It does not however affect your intelligence. This is a chronic problem because it can go as far as causing swallowing difficulties. In case you are dealing with such a patient you need to be wise, caring and very patient person. This will help you to cope with this patient and make him/her feel appreciated.

The following are signs or symptoms of aphasia...

Family Fun Weekend at Exe Valley Leisure Centre

Event Date: 
17/10/2015 - 10:00am to 18/10/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton

We’re looking forward to a weekend dedicated to fun for the family here at Exe Valley Leisure Centre…..

Come along in fancy dress and get a free swim that day!

What's on?

Family Funsplash afternoons Go Karting Face Painting with ‘Sparkles’ Business networking Meet 'Armband Alfie' and have your photo taken with him Kids colouring competitions Exotic Animal Show Gym tours Meet the staff, find out more and have a look around Refreshments available from Elsie May’s Poolside Cafe

Discounted Zest Memberships: Ask about our 12 for 9 Annual Offer and...

Tummy Troubles

Event Date: 
08/10/2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Holmedale Health, Denmark Road, Exeter

How our Gut Influences Everything!

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not really a diagnosis. It simply says 'we cant find anything nasty but we don’t know why you have a problem'. IBS affects 1 in 5 people here in the UK influencing our physical and psychological well being.

So…

- How do we differentiate between IBS and INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)? How do we deal with inflammation? - The gut markedly influences the nervous system through the GUT-BRAIN AXIS. - What is the Gut-Brian axis and how can it effect mood, anxiety, depression and lack of 'get up...

Family Friendly's cycle challenge

Exeter Family Friendly's executive board will be cycling 72 miles to raise money for Devon-based charity, Rainbow Living.

Health Check for Exeter Community

Event Date: 
07/10/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter

It's FREE, & you don't book.

Just pop into St Stephen's Church on the High Street, between 10am and 4pm, and learn your health numbers.

AND A FREE bottle of water, when you finish the checks.

Free Meditation for World Peace Day

Event Date: 
21/09/2016 - 6:15pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Mind and Body Clinic - Chapel Street, Exeter, EX1 1AJ

Based on mindfulness and also classic guided meditation, this class is great for self improvement. It is designed to help you centre, to calm stress in your system, settle your emotions, and also to engage in spiritual growth through accessing subconscious wisdom.

Please arrive ten minutes early and have a cuppa downstairs before we start if you would like, so you arrive in good time and start in a non-rushed way. Beginners and experienced welcome. Lead by Cathy Towers

Reserving a place is necessary as the venue has limited capacity.

Contact Cathy on 07989 564660 to...