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The importance of a “timely” dementia diagnosis

The words “timely” and “early” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but when it comes to a dementia diagnosis, I think it’s important to understand the difference.

A timely diagnosis focuses on the individual taking into account their personal situation needs and preferences...

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Fresh Faces and Fluffy Brows: Trends That Are Mum-Life Friendly

As a busy mum, finding the time to stay on top of ever-changing beauty trends can feel like an impossible task. Between school runs, housework, and everything else that you're juggling, having an extensive, hours-long beauty routine is not always realistic. Yet, feeling good about ourselves in the quiet moments we manage to snatch back is so important. For all the hardworking mums, we have...

The Rise of Online Pharmacies

Online pharmacies have become increasingly popular in the last ten years, providing a new ease of access to prescription medications without visiting a brick-and-mortar chemist. This has revolutionised how many people in the UK receive medications, especially those with long-term conditions or those treating sensitive health problems. However, this advancement in healthcare comes with the...

Understanding Children’s Behavioral Health: Key Warning Signs and What to Do

Children's behavioral health is often misunderstood or overlooked until a problem becomes too big to ignore. Yet subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or functioning can quietly signal that something deeper is going on beneath the surface.

Early recognition doesn't just help—it can change the course of a child's emotional and social development. Caregivers who understand the context...

Bite into Health: How Your Diet Shapes Your Smile

Everyone is familiar with the saying “you are what you eat” but many people don’t realize that your smile also reflects your dietary choices. Our dietary choices serve the dual purpose of nourishing our bodies while also being essential for maintaining strong teeth and healthy gums and producing fresh breath.

Your food decisions when enjoying Devon cream tea or preparing school...

Parents’ fears about screen time damaging their children’s eyes

Plymouth parents are being urged to look out for early signs of myopia in their children.

This comes as Specsavers launches a new awareness drive to highlight the growing issue of childhood myopia – or short-sightedness – with research revealing that children are spending an average of 45 hours a week indoors, with more than a third of that time watching screens.

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What Your Legs Are Trying to Tell You: Early Signs of Varicose Veins You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do your legs feel heavy after a long day? Have you started noticing veins that seem more visible than before? While many people associate varicose veins with appearance, the reality is that they can be an early warning sign of poor circulation — and often arrive with subtle symptoms that are easy to dismiss.

In this article, we explore the early signs of varicose veins, what causes...

Beer to Soberton: A Road Less Travelled

It’s the 16th of September 2016, and I’ve just made a decision that will alter the trajectory of my life in ways that I can’t possibly fathom right now. I’ve decided to give up drinking. I had a feeling it might come to this, and believe me, I’ve done my best to avoid it. After all, what thirty-two-year-old wilfully chooses a life of abject boredom and eternal FOMO. Life without booze was...

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How Electric Toothbrushes Contribute to Better Long-Term Oral Health

Still, so many of us go through the motions of brushing our teeth without realising that having the perfect tools can make all the difference. That’s where an electric toothbrush comes in. The best electric toothbrush is a game changer for anyone committed to maintaining optimal oral health.

The Power of Precision: Why Electric Toothbrushes Work Better

Electric toothbrushes brush at...

Gastric Sleeve Revision: Who Needs It & Why?

Gastric sleeve surgery has changed so many people’s lives. Globally, there are over 300,000 of such operations performed every year. The purpose? To remove about 80% of a person’s stomach to limit food intake and lower hunger hormones. Generally, patients who undergo this procedure lose 25% to 30% of their body weight within one to two years post-surgery. (1)

Unfortunately, for some...

How Medical Cannabis Fits into a Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan

Chronic pain is a complex and disabling state that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a temporary warning system for injury, chronic pain persists for months or years, impacting daily function and psychological health. It can be the outcome of a myriad etiologies, including musculoskeletal pathologies, neuropathies, autoimmune diseases and post-...

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