Recent Articles in Fit kids

National Bug Busting Day
Jun 15, 2009

Today is one of three days designated to getting rid of head lice via a "whole school" programme. Schools throughout the UK will be giving out information packs about how to treat head lice. The best way to avoid them is to be vigilant!

Fighting Fatigue by Sue Pemberton & Catherine Berry
May 30, 2009

Lesley Lodge's daughter has had CFS/ME  for over four years so she is well placed to review Fighting Fatigue: a practical guide to managing the symptoms of CFS/ME  by Sue Pemberton and Catherine Berry.

Sun protection - top ten tips
May 23, 2009

Protecting your family in the sun should be a major priority but just using a high protection factor sun cream is not the answer, writes Anne Coates, who gives her top ten tips.

Organic Babies – Baby Foaming Cleanser
May 22, 2009

Nicole Burroughs - a mum who's hot on hygiene - tries out Organic Babies – Baby Foaming Cleanser on Eva.

Emergency first aid - are you confident in treating your children?
May 19, 2009

New research commissioned by Elastoplast reveals parents have little or no knowledge of basic and life-saving first aid to help their children when accidents occur. Dr Mark Porter gives his top tips.

Acidic threat to children's teeth - top tips to avoid acid erosion
May 16, 2009

With the onset of National Smile Month, research from Sensodyne reveals that 79 per cent of dental professionals see the effects of acid erosion on children’s teeth on a weekly basis. Follow these top tips to avoid acid erosion.

Swine flu - basic precautions
May 1, 2009

We should have been teaching our children basic personal hygiene procedures anyway - but with Swine flu we should make sure we all take simple precautions.

Healing Touch for Children by Mary Atkinson, Gaia
Feb 18, 2009

Sue O'Neill reviews Healing Touch for Children in which author and practitioner Mary Atkinson describes how to use and perform massage, reflexology and acupressure on children aged four to 12 years old.

Join the Change4Life movement
Jan 23, 2009

The Foresight Report's findings show that if we do nothing nine out of ten of today's children will be overweight or obese by 2050 and at risk from type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The Change4Life movement is launching "eight behaviour changes" aimed at encouraging small manageable steps to help families eat well, move more and live longer.

Where to get healthcare out-of-hours this Christmas
Dec 23, 2008

Accidents and illnesses are no respecter of holidays so Which? has put together a guide to what’s available and where to access healthcare over the Christmas period.

Stérimar - natural remedy for colds and congestion
Dec 20, 2008

Don’t let that “stuffed-up” feeling ruin your holiday – try a totally natural remedy which clears congestion and helps relieve colds and infections.

Shed a few tears - they're good for you!
Dec 16, 2008

Dr Susan Blakeney, Optometric Adviser at The College of Optometrists, discusses the role tears play in keeping our eyes healthy and protected.