Health & Beauty

Alcohol Awareness Week shines a light on drinking habits

Alcohol Awareness Week this year is all about "alcohol and me". Alcohol is often made to feel central to everyday moments – from birthdays and barbeques to celebrations with friends – and this year’s campaign invites everyone to pause and reflect on the role alcohol is playing in their lives.

The campaign running all next week (6 to 12 July), supported by Public Health Devon, aims to...

Plymouth opticians celebrate 100-year anniversary

VISIONARY dispensing opticians were visited as part of special celebrations to mark 100 years of sight-enhancing care.

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) attended the Specsavers Plymouth store on Armada Way to recognise the vital role the professionals they’ve helped train play in delivering high‑quality primary eye care and supporting communities.

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Where to Get High-Precision Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer rarely gives patients time to adjust. The disease stays silent for too long, and by the time symptoms appear, the window for simple decisions has usually closed. More than 80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which means every step has to be deliberate and nothing can rely on guesswork. In those moments, what matters most is clarity, not big promises or famous...

5 Wellness Companies Focused on Men’s Prostate Care

Most men don't think about prostate health until something goes wrong. Wellness companies focused on this space are doing important work, but separating evidence-based prostate care from unproven marketing claims is genuinely hard. The line between a supplement that's clinically formulated and one that's just well-packaged gets blurry fast. After reviewing dozens of companies across the...

Why Nutrition Planning Goes Deeper Than Calorie Counting for Sustainable Weight Loss

Eat less, move more. It seems simple enough, and for some people in some situations, it's a good starting point. But for many people who are truly making the effort, it just isn't enough, and not because they aren't trying hard enough, but because weight management is much more complicated than that simple energy equation. For example, Envigore nutrition planning is based on a more complete...

Sight-saving Plymouth clinic warns of higher risk of falls from untreated cataracts

People in Plymouth are being warned of the risk factors that can lead to dangerous falls and fractures for those with impaired vision.

During Cataract Awareness Month this June, Newmedica Plymouth is raising awareness about the signs of the condition and the risks it causes, while also reassuring people about how straightforward it is to treat.

Findings by the British...

New report: Evaluating people’s experiences of Derriford Hospital’s maternity services in Plymouth

Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) has published a new report evaluating Derriford Hospital’s maternity setting in Plymouth from the perspective of service users.

The report details findings and recommendations for improvement from their 15 Steps visit in January 2026. During the visit, a group of service users joined Devon MNVP staff and volunteers used the NHS...

How Parents Decide Between Multiple Private Paediatric Options in London

For many London parents, choosing private paediatric care is less about finding a “best” clinic and more about finding the right fit at the right moment. A child with recurring chest infections, a baby struggling with feeding, or a teenager with persistent fatigue can all prompt the same question: should we stay entirely within the NHS pathway, or look at private care as well?

In a...

The Subtle Life Changes That Begin the Moment You Start Aligners or Braces

Starting orthodontic treatment is easy to frame as a purely cosmetic decision. Straighter teeth, a better bite, a more balanced smile. That’s the headline version. But ask anyone who has actually begun treatment with aligners or braces, and they’ll usually tell you the same thing: the real changes start much earlier, and they’re often smaller, stranger, and more interesting than expected....

Get Glowing Skin for Valentine's Day: A 2-Week Prep Plan

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start a focused skincare protocol that delivers radiant, camera-ready skin. A 2-week prep plan allows adequate time for skin cell turnover, hydration restoration, and gentle brightening without the risks associated with aggressive last-minute treatments.

Week 1: Foundation Building (Days 1-7)

The first week...

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