How fit and healthy are you? According to a new Boots survey two thirds of respondents don't think they'll live to the average UK life expectancy. So is it time to assess your health status?
Here's your chance to win three of Clearvision's fitness titles to set you up for the New Year: 5 Day Fit Yoga, The FIRM and Power Yoga. Five lucky Parenting Without Tears readers will each get a set of these DVDs worth over £35.
As a "hoping-to-be-soon" ex-smoker, Debbi Scholes felt it was a god-send to be asked to try the Nicolites disposable electronic cigarette. Parenting Without Tears readers can get a 25 per cent discount when ordering online.
To coincide with National Eczema Week, Dexeryl carried out a poll of parents of children with eczema and Bao Tam Phan, pharmacist at Dexeryl, gives ten tips about coping with eczema.
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.
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.
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.
