Healthy parents

Life insurance is something many of us consider after starting a family. Having people dependent on you makes you think about what is important and what would happen to your loved ones should the worst happen. However, with mental health conditions becoming more common, many people are putting off purchasing life insurance because they are concerned that their mental health could stand in the way of being accepted. Whilst awareness of mental health conditions is finally increasing, there are some things to consider before taking out insurance, writes Emily Roberts.

Recent research from Alive! has shown that while many adults are nutrient deficient, women in particular are in far more danger of suffering the effects of this.

If you’re a parent and feel like you have now completed your family, your sex life may not be like it once was. With your kids taking up the majority of your time, when it comes to the bedroom and making love, you may not be in the mood. High-stress levels and anxiety are part and parcel with being a parent, but your mood and stress can have an impact on your bedroom performance. Here are five tips on how to prevent erectile dysfunction.

Quarterpast Immunity Teas are yet another good thing to emerge from New Zealand. Anne Coates tried nd enjoyed three of the flavours.

While there are bound to be moments in life where you have a dental issue that requires a trip to the dentist, there are others that you could deal with at home. In fact, there is a long list of dental issues that are relatively simple to combat on your own, simply by having the right tools, equipment, or products at your fingertips. So, what are some easy fixes for common dental issues that people have? Here’s a helpful guide that you can refer to.

Back to school: the real symptoms to look out for in children according to research from the COVID Symptom Study app

Sitting has been exposed as the new smoking, with experts calculating it kills 70,000 people prematurely every year. Research backed by Mentholatum, makers of a range of evidence-backed topical muscle and joint products and the brains behind a public health initiative, MIND YOUR BACK, reveals that millions of people are putting their health at risk because of sitting down for too long each day.

World Coconut Day – The Health Benefits of Coconut Water

SwissGel® with CBD – Natural First Aid – available in cooling and warming formulas is suitable for massage during muscle fatigue, strained back and knees, after sports or physical exertion. 

To mark National CBD Day, 8 August 2020, smart dietetic thinking from Dragonfly Biosciences, makers of the evidence-backed, seed to shelf, quality CBD oil – DragonflyCBD Oil – is launching the first-ever CBD formulation with vitamin D.  

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.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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