Health

How is chocolate making your brain happy?

What if you were told that indulging in chocolate could enhance your cognitive function? Despite ongoing debates about its health benefits, chocolate has been proven to be a powerful brain-boosting treat.

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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Top 7 Ways to Transform Your Smile as a Busy Parent

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...

5 Ways to Manage your Wellbeing as a Busy Parent

Seasoned parent, youth counsellor, and Founder of WellBelink, Joanna Buckland, is often asked for parenting advice and her response is always the same: It's not about being perfect; it’s about doing your best with what you have at the time and taking care of yourself along the way.

Most of parenting is trial and error to find out what works for your unique family situation, and if...

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

Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, and they’re often influenced by lifestyle and genetics. Fortunately, we have the power to change our habits. These are the eight practices that can notably extend your lifespan.

Richard Smith-Bernal, founder of The Juice Smith , offers practical advice on embracing these habits, revealing that achieving a long and healthy life...

Little Patients, Big Challenges: The Most Common Childhood Illnesses

Being a parent is an exciting chapter in a person’s life. Being able to watch your child learn and grow into their person. While sleepless nights and messy homes are the common challenges most parents battle, adding an unwell child into the mix can make home life more chaotic!

For new parents, understanding the most common childhood illnesses and knowing how to manage them can...

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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.

The research, conducted by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the University of Bristol and University of Eastern Finland, has also discovered light physical activity could reduce the risk of...

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Who are the forgotten mums involved in traumatic births?

Irwin Mitchell raising awareness to help support mothers who’ve experienced birth injury

Leading UK law firm, Irwin Mitchell, wants to raise awareness of the ‘forgotten mums’ who often suffer in silence after experiencing birth injuries affecting them both physically and psychologically.

The usual focus following a traumatic birth is on the babies’ condition and any immediate...

Baby brain? Cognition Rehab Therapist Natalie Mackenzie shares her top memory-boosting tips for brain awareness week.

With brain awareness week this week (the 11th-18th March), cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie shares her top tips for boosting your memory and cognition, and brain health. As always, it’s important to recognise memory problems has many different causes, so if you have any concerns at all always visit your GP.

Memory problems are more common than you think-and they’re not just...

Spring into Wellness: A Mum's Guide to Embracing the Seasonal Shift with the family

As we fast approach Spring, a season of renewal, Holistic Health Coach, Claudia Dumond provides her top tips on how to cultivate wellness as a family.

Spring is a season of renewal, offering us the opportunity to shed the heaviness of winter and embrace a fresh start filled with vitality and energy. So, let's embark on a journey together to harness the transformative power of spring...

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EVIDENCE SHOWS WIDER RANGE OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY DRINKS IN CHILDREN

EVIDENCE SHOWS WIDER RANGE OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY DRINKS IN CHILDREN. EXPERTS ASK HOW MUCH MORE EVIDENCE IS NEEDED BEFORE GOVERNMENT ACTION?

· The study's findings build on earlier research but highlight more risks associated with energy drinks, which typically contain high levels of caffeine and sugar. This study is the most comprehensive review of the research to date.

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12 Easy Ideas For One Small Change To Make A Difference To Your Overall Health

Nutritionist and regular Linwoods contributor Jane McClenaghan at Vital Nutrition talks us through how one small change can benefit your overall health.

You know how it goes. January comes around and we commit to getting fit, changing our diet or losing weight and it’s all or nothing. Out with the Christmas chocolates, in with the green leafy vegetables!

While New Year’s...