At the end of 2015, the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) launched their #beyondthebabyblues campaign, to encourage women to talk openly about feelings of depression following childbirth. But how can mothers tell the difference between baby blues and full-blown postnatal depression (PND)? Bridget Hargreave, author ofFine (Not Fine) explores the issues.
Eating fruit and vegetables that contain high levels of flavonoids could help maintain a healthy weight - according to research from the University of East Anglia (UK) and Harvard University (US). So make sure apples, pears and berries are on your shopping list.
Olivia Coates will be running in the Virgin Money London Marathon on 24 April, 2016 in order to raise money for Children in Crisis. Here she charts her progess.
SASS has introduced a cleanser and serum designed specifically to ensure the pH balance of intimate areas remains at an optimum level, including during pregnancy. Katherine Mayle put them to the test.
Olivia Coates continues her fortnightly update on training to run the London Marathon in 2016 reaklising she'd not a gazelle and that the road ahead is very long indeed..
Having Nelsons® Calendula cream on standby can help to leave your hands feeling supple and nourished throughout the winter months, especially if you suffer from eczema, writes Olivia Coates.
Understanding vitamin D – could your child be deficient? During Vitamin D Awareness Week (19 to 25 October) there is no better time to get to grips with the importance of this vitamin for child and adult health. Dr David Mantle, medical adviser at nutrition brand Pharma Nord, gives some advice. Plus there's a special discount for our readers.
If you've ever struggled to apply sunscreen to your back and hard to reach places, PHD Sunscreen with its Never Miss a Spot™ wand technology is perfect, as Anne Coates discovered.
Members of the PWT team tried out three lip balms: Herpatch prevention stick, Stop Cracking Up and purepotions Lavender Rescue Salve. Here are their thoughts.
NatraSan First Aid Spray, brand new to the market, is a revolutionary healthcare spray, essential for every household cupboard. Anne Coates took it on their family holiday and it proved very useful.
National Smile Month begins today with three key messages: brush for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cut down on how often we eat sugary foods and drinks and visit the dentist regularly. Plus there are over 1500 oral health events taking place throughout the country.
Organised by Allergy UK, 20 to 26 April is Allergy Awareness Week. Anne Coates highlights a few products her family have used and endorse: Hopes Relief, Bio-Kult and Aquaint.
At Parenting Without Tears we're often sent samples of health products to try out. Our reactions obvioulsy aren't based on scentific reseach but we can give an opinion. Currently We have tried or are taking: POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice, Bio-Kult Infantis and Advanced multi-strain formula and Seven Seas Perfect Woman 7. Here's Anne Coates' thoughts.
Vikings and Hunger Games star, Alexander Ludwig, has teamed up with Orchid Male Cancer Charity launches a new campaign to encourage fathers to "talk balls" with their sons.
