Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Combating head lice
Nov 13, 2014

Apparently parents are still embarrassed when their children get head lice but there is no reason to be. Outbreaks occur in all schools and nurseries. The important thing is to treat the whole family and to be vigilant, writes Anne Coates.

National Vitamin D Awareness Week
Oct 20, 2014

The NHS has revealed that up to a third of the population could be deficient in vitamin D. Time to take action in National Vitamin D Awareness Week.

10 reasons to take a walk
Sep 22, 2014

World Walks have reated an infographic detailing ten reasons why you really should go out for a walk.

Your daily commute – cycle or walk for better wellbeing
Sep 15, 2014

Walking or cycling to work is better for people’s mental health than driving to work, according to new research by health economists at the University of East Anglia and the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR). Plus walking and cycling are better for the environment and reduce financial costs.

Ellie Simmonds' swimming programme
Jul 11, 2014

This summer, Ellie Simmonds is encouraging the nation to get back in the water and rediscover their love of swimming with an exclusive SwimBritain training session. Here Ellie gives her seven top tips to get the most from your swim.

Swim away the blues
Jun 13, 2014

Becky Adlington reveals that swimming can make you happy according to research carried out by British Gas SwimBritain.

TheraPearl - reusable cold therapy
May 5, 2014

Boots have introduced TheraPearl a new concept in pain relief for aches and pains, swellings, sprains and bruising. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Happy Mothering Sunday & EDS
Mar 30, 2014

On Mothering Sunday Anne Coates remembers her mother and the "invisible" pain she endured just as those suffering from EDS, Ehlers-Danos Syndrome, have to. If Anne could have a Mother's Day wish it would be for us all to show more compassion and empathy. Just as mental illness is so often invisible, so too are many physical conditions, like EDS.

Get fit with Netflix
Feb 2, 2014

Netflix has teamed up with fitness expert  Niki Wibrow to help busy Brits find a way to work in some work outs during their daily routine, and what better way to do this than to burn the calories while you are watching a show on Netflix.

BOB 30-day fitness challenge
Jan 23, 2014

BOB have teamed up with fitness expert, Laura Williams, to create a realistic 30-day fitness challenge for busy parents, designed to help you burn calories and tone up simply by doing everyday tasks around the home and many of the calorie-burning ideas are suitable for everyone – not just buggy-pushers.

Roxy’s Yoga Conditioning
Jan 11, 2014

TV and theatre actress Roxy Shahidi (known to many for her role in Emmerdale) has been passionate about yoga for some 12 years and shares this on the DVD Roxy’s Yoga Conditioning Total Body Workout. Anne Coates is definitely impressed.

Common eye health myths exposed
Jan 9, 2014

Worried all those hours of television watching are damaging your eyes? Think that the link between eating carrots and good eyesight is just a myth? Or perhaps you’re never quite sure if reading in dim light is actually bad for your eyesight. Here, The College of Optometrists reveals the truth behind some of the most common eye care myths.