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It's World Alzheimer’s Month - Have you Heard of Young Onset Dementia?

When most hear the word dementia it’s often Alzheimer’s disease and older people they think about. In fact there are over 100 types of dementia.

However for this piece I want to raise awareness and touch upon one of the more rare types - Young Onset Dementia (YOD) which means the...

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Hair Transplants in Turkey: Why Brits are Flocking to Istanbul

A hair transplant is a procedure that involves moving hair from one part of the body to a bald area of the head. The procedure must be conducted by a dermatologist or surgeon who has specialized in the sub-specialty for a successful operation. Turkey is known for its affordability and quality healthcare and that’s why over two million people have visited Turkey for various medical procedures...

Help your ambulance service this August bank holiday

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to use the right healthcare for them this August bank holiday weekend as the region prepares for a further influx of visitors.

Residents and tourists to the South West are reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a busy time for 999 services...

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The Rising Demand for Facial Procedures

In recent years, facial procedures have seen a notable rise in popularity, with a growing number of people seeking treatments to enhance their appearance. One procedure that has particularly captured attention is lower blepharoplasty , which addresses concerns like under-eye bags and drooping eyelids.

This article explores the factors driving the increased demand for facial...

How to Identify Alcohol Addiction and Find Treatment

Recognising the signs of alcohol addiction is crucial for early intervention and effective treatment. Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, is a condition that can stealthily creep into lives, often disguised by social norms and personal denial. If you or someone you know is battling with alcohol use, understanding the signs and knowing where to find help can pave the way to recovery to help...

Support the ambulance service by taking these 10 steps to a safe and healthy August

Residents and tourists to the South West of England are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) this August. August is traditionally a busy month for the ambulance service, especially when the weather is warm and sunny and people are out and about - whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends or...

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New respiratory vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives across Devon

The UK will become the first country in the world to have a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The rollout, which will start from 1 September in England, includes both a vaccine for pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies, a routine programme for those over 75,...

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Opticians helping the homeless in Plymouth

A MOTHER-of-two who was homeless has praised Plymouth opticians for coming to her aid when she was worried about her sight.

With one in three people who are experiencing homelessness needing glasses, staff at the Specsavers Plymouth store are keen to improve access to eyecare for those without a place to sleep or a fixed address.

The latest person to benefit is Mihaela...

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Holistic Ways to Recover After Working Out

When you work out hard, your muscles store their energy, and your body sweats out fluids and Nutrients. It can also damage muscle fibres, worsen inflammation, and weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get hurt, sick, or sore. The longer, harder, and more often you work out, the more likely these things will happen.

This is why it's so important to rest after working...

Liver transplant patients at UHP to receive prehab via an app in UK first

The year-long trial with the South West Liver Unit at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust will see 50 patients undergoing assessment and listing for liver transplant. If successful, the service may be expanded to patients living with other liver diseases and who currently are not on the list.

Prehab is a relatively new area of healthcare that focuses on improving the general...

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Drugs for blood cancer could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective

Drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could also help improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in the most commonly diagnosed low-grade brain tumour in adults, a new study has found.

Meningioma account for approximately 36% of all primary brain tumours. The majority are successfully treated by surgery, but some which can’t easily be accessed need to be treated with...

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