Fit kids

A trip to the GP is something that parents are all too familiar with because kids are prone to scrapes and cuts, tummy aches, colds and flu. Having some things in the home that can help along the way and avoid the GP’s office is always going to be a help, so here are a few things that are essential to have around the home if you have children, writes Emily Roberts.

Seeing images of vegetables can boost children’s intake – new eBooks have been launched to encourage children to eat their greens. A variety of new resources, based on the evidence that children who are exposed to pictures of vegetables are more likely to eat them, have been launched as part of the See & Eat project, an initiative funded by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food, led by Professor Carmel Houston-Price at the University of Reading and supported by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).

Following on from research carried out by Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil which shows us that children prioritise fun and friendship, Alistair Bryce Clegg, Early Years specialist from the Channel4 programme Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds, discusses the importance of routine for children and the things they – and we – should all be doing daily with his top tips.

Poor toilet hygiene, not food, spreads antibiotic-resistant E. coli superbugs according to new research from a consortium including University of East Anglia. The message is clear that effective hand washing is more important than ever.

Ben Meredith, audiologist and Senior Clinical Specialist from hearing specialists, MED-EL offers his advice on what to do if you suspect your baby or child may be experiencing hearing problems.   

Tea Tree Oil is the ultimate multi-tasker to have at home. Thursday Plantation have come up with 17 uses making this medicine kit in a bottle a must have in any bathroom cabinet, first aid kit or travel bag.

You’ve got the new uniform, pencil case, haircut and school shoes – you think you have all the bases covered for this autumn term. But there is one vital check that most parents do not realise will have a lasting impact on how much their child enjoys, and thrives, at school – a sight test.   

What parents need to know about Lyme Disease by Dr Bernard Raxlen and Allie Cashel authors of Lyme Disease: Medical Myopia and the Hidden Global Pandemic.

High protection at a low cost the perfect combination in Wilko Suncare Products. Anne Coates put them to the test.

We think of our homes as safe havens, but poor indoor air quality is helping to drive an epidemic of respiratory disease, a new report reveals. The report Air and Now, commissioned by Puressentiel reveals that indoor air pollution is becoming a growing area of concern with air quality tests showing that levels are actually greater than outdoor pollution.

Puressentiel has developed a unique range of products which have been proven to tackle respiratory symptoms on several fronts in the home.

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has published its updated 5532 guide, a resource about portion size and healthy eating focussed on toddlers, which includes new information on free sugars, and more advice on vegetarian and vegan diets for young children, aged one to four years.

Sun protection is vital for all skins. Anne Coates tries out Sesderma Repaskin Dry Touch SPF 30 & 50 and The Hospital Group advises how my cream you should be using.

In a wake-up call to the nation, a new report from the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) – STATE OF THE NATION: DIETARY TRENDS IN THE UK – 20 YEARS ON – reveals the devastating extent that such UK nutrient trends are set to create, with the very real likelihood of a surge in chronic illnesses and premature mortality. In a stark message, younger people are being warned that unless they improve their diets now, they face a significantly increased risk of serious health issues by the time they reach middle age, along with a reduced life expectancy.

DIGITAL technology is changing the way our brains work, the latest research from Equazen, makers of evidence-based brain health supplements reveals. In a new report which explores brain health — and a range of strategies to support mental health and cognition — experts point to evidence that reading books triggers positive brain changes and helps protect against against mental health problems and cognitive decline.

According to a study undertaken by StemProtect.co.uk, which offers the most comprehensive stem cell banking service in the UK, an alarming number of youngsters were failing to stick to the current guidelines for their dental health and may be storing up health problems for the future.

How can you help with seasonal affective disorder(SAD) in kids? As the seasons change, so too can people’s moods and children are just as susceptible as adults. Here are some tips to support your child.

Children's breakfast items are sweeter than you thought!