Fit kids

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!

Sun protection is an absolute must for everyone and Calypso has a range of products to suit everyone, writes Anne Coates.

Parents should check bottles of some own-brand children’s blackcurrant cough syrup to see if they need a replacement, advises Dr Sam Atkinson, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Director of the Inspection, Enforcement and Standards Division.

Sambucol® health food supplements tried and tested by Harriet and Anne Coates.

As children across the UK start the new school year, the College of Optometrists is encouraging parents to monitor their child’s vision to ensure they aren’t experiencing problems. Check our these milestones and possible eye problems on this infographic developed by the College.

Undetected eye problems can have repercussions on your child's educational development so having their eyes tested regularly is essential and eye tests for children are free up to age 16, 18 if in full time education. 

To highlight Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week, Susannah Schaefer, CEO of international children’s cleft charity, Smile Train, tells Parenting Without Tears about the condition and treatment.

As the Government introduces its new sugar tax, eating sweet is currently a hot topic for pressured parents and busy commuters. So how much sugar should you eat, and where do the hidden sugars lie? Look at the AXA PPP Healthcare infographic to see where you and your family could cut down on sugar.

Futurelearn offers a vast array of free online courses. Signing up to the introductory course on first aid skills to save the lives of children may be the best thing you ever do. 

We all know that keeping hydrated is vital for good health; every cell, tissue and organ needs water. If you’re struggling to reach your recommended (by the NHS) six to eight glasses of water a day, combine drinking water with eating your way to boosted hydration, writes nutritionist Shona Wilkinson. 

Recent research supports the idea that singing has the power to change our moods, our emotional landscape and how we see the world. Alexia Barrable, co-author of Growing Up Happy, outlines three reasons why you should sing for health and happiness.

With the rising concern about the amount of added sugar in some foods and snacks, Izzy Harrap, author of  Teach your child how to learn (Reading, Writing and Spelling), offers an easy-to-make nutritious biscuit for your children's snacks.