Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Get Your Vitamin C in a Glass
Jul 10, 2020

A new study published in the British Medical Journal has found that drinking a glass of 100 per cent fruit or vegetable juice is associated with higher blood levels of vitamin C and bioactive compounds, compared with other foods including several categories of fruits and vegetables and this lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Feeling Anxious as Lockdown Eases? Dr Tim Bond Outlines Steps to Take
Jul 2, 2020

Lockdown is easing and we are starting to rejoice and think about favourite places to visit, friends to see, restaurants to eat in and pubs to get our favourite tipple. But are we ready to go back into the social world? Or is there worry and anxiety lurking behind the surface? Dr Tim Bond takes a look at what could be making us feel anxious at steps we can take to help.

Palm Sanitising Hand Gel
May 27, 2020

Palm is a hypoallergenic, moisturising, antibacterial hand gel with over 60 per cent alcohol content that kills 99.99 per cent of bacteria while it cleans, freshens and protects the hands. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Emergency Contact Links
May 23, 2020

Anna Khan, CEO of Welcare a charity supporting families in SE London, has produced a comprehensive list of emergency contact links for anyone suffering with their mental health.

How to Brush Your Teeth
May 11, 2020

While dental practices remain in lockdown it is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene to ward off day to day emergencies. It has been widely reported that teeth brushing can kill bacteria in the mouth, and can play a part in helping to prevent the spread of viruses.Together Dental describe the top five things to remember when brushing your teeth. 

Remove Dust and Reduce Allergies
Apr 22, 2020

Lisa Evans, spokesperson for MyJobQuote,  offers her top tips to correctly and effectively remove the dust and reduce allergy flare ups.

Essential First Aid Devices for Homes with Children
Apr 15, 2020

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.

Eight Brain Health Tips for Busy Parents
Apr 14, 2020

Dr Mouna Attarha gives her top tips for maintaining an active, healthy brain. 

Time for a healthy cup of tea
Apr 3, 2020

Time for a healthy cup of tea – Dr Carrie Ruxton gives the lowdown on a range of healthy teas and infusions.

Sorting Fact from Fiction on our Immune System
Apr 1, 2020

Our immune system has the very important job of helping to protect the body against infections and other external and internal threats. But how does it protect us? And how can we help support our immune system? Clinical pharmacist Mike Wakeman sorts fact from fiction.

At-Home Health Check by BetterYou
Mar 25, 2020

At-Home Health Check by BetterYou tested out by Fiona Jack.

Have Your Say on Corona Virus Pandemic
Mar 24, 2020

One of the first research projects aimed at gauging the UK public’s attitude and responses to the coronavirus pandemic is being launched.

Experts at Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are urging people from across the UK to take part in a survey to assess how people feel about – and how they are responding to – one of the biggest health crises facing the country in recent history.