Healthy parents

Staring at a screen all day could actually cause some health problems, according to eye experts. Research from the College of Optometrists reveals that over half of Brits now spend nearly 50 hours a week staring at a computer screen and a high number of workers are experiencing eye problems as a result. We  publish their top tips which we should also pass on to our children.

A wristband which claims to improve balance and energy plus reduce stress sounds great so Anne Coates was keen to try out the EFX wristband and the Meridian dots to see if they really do work.

Known as "Dr Posture", Roger Golten has devised a method of combining the benefits of the Alexander Technique with swimming – Zen Swimming. Anne Coates, known for keeping her head out of the water, went along to sample a class.

Fron Gaiam, a home fitness regime that's possible to fit into daily life –  5 Day Fit Pilates led by Jillian Hessel and Ana Caban.

Over-competitive and under-fit, UK parents are risking injuy at their children's school sports day, say physiotherapists.

June is Osteoporosis Awareness month and new research shows that women (and men) are putting their health at risk by not having enough calcium in their diet.

Cranberries can be beneficial in treating cystitis. Parenting Without Tears has ten packs of Urell on offer so if you suffer from cystitis, this could be the answer you have been looking for.

Having a baby and  washing her hands far more frequently meant a return of her eczema – mainly on her hands – for Olivia Coates. Vivaderm Daily has proved to be a godsend and has cleared the problem.

Dr Anjali Rajah, of NW Smiles, London, gives her top ten tips for looking after your teeth and gums for a beautiful healthy smile.

The College of Optometrists has the following advice in response to popular misconceptions about eye health.

10 March is No Smoking Day - a reminder to us all that the dreaded weed is bad for our health! But giving up can be a hard process. Parenting Without Tears has gathered together some links to helpful tips and advice to help you kick the habit for good.

Recent research by meatandhealth.com reveals that many women are misinformed about iron in their diet and, as a result, may be iron deficient. Nutritionist Juliette Kellow dispels the myths and gives her top tips to for boosting your iron intake.

Research from the charity Target Ovarian Cancer shows how badly informed women are about ovarian cancer – of women diagnosed with this cancer, more than half didn’t know anything about the disease beforehand. Target Ovarian Cancer have produced some facts and figures to make women more aware.

Flexi-melt™ is a new quick dissolve glucosamine hydrochloride (hcl) supplement which may help relieve some of the symptoms relating to osteoarthritis, joint stress and injury.

If your new year's resolution to give up smoking needs a boost, try QuitKey to reduce your nicotine dependence.

Made from the world's purest lanolin, Lansinoh has been specifically developed for the treatment of sore and cracked nipples in conjunction with help with positioning and attachment while breastfeeding.

While new research shows more than nine out of ten people say eating too much salt can damage your health, a positive sign that events like Salt Awareness Week are working, many of us are not cutting our salt intake and this can lead to serious health conditions, says Graham Macgregor, Chairman of Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine.

From its humble beginnings in 2006 based on the simple idea that putting people together can help with those feelings of helplessness and anguish, Cancer Buddies Network has recently welcomed its 3000th member. Every day a new person joins the website and finds someone with whom they can share their experience.