Health

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Boots and The Hygiene Bank launch appeal to donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to support children back to school

Oral hygiene has deteriorated for almost one in four (23%) children in hygiene poverty in the past year and one in five (19%) are missing school as a result
Boots is donating 175,000 toothbrushes and toothpastes to The Hygiene Bank to help combat the impact of hygiene poverty on children’s oral health
Josie Gibson has partnered with Boots to encourage the public to donate

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Focus on back to school - include a free eye test on your to-do list

The summer holidays are drawing to a close and September sees pupils heading back to the classroom. Alongside buying new uniform and stationery, experts from Optegra Eye Health Care advise adding a free child’s eye test on the to-do list to ensure optimum eye health and help achieve focused learning.

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Jason Vishnefske, a master chocolatier at Santa Barbara Chocolate , provides his expert insight on the impact of chocolate on brain health and cognitive function

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As a busy parent, finding time for yourself can be a challenge, especially when it comes to maintaining a radiant smile. With celebrities and social media influencers all seeming to have perfect teeth, there is now one more thing we need to factor into our health and beauty routine. However, with a few simple steps and the right professional help, you can achieve a beautiful, confident smile...

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These 8 Habits Could Add Up To 24 Years To Your Life

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Light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

Increased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

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