Health

Are Eggs Nature’s Brain Food? What Science Says About Child Development

Can eggs really support brain development? We explore the latest research from Nutrition Bulletin and Dr Emma Derbyshire on eggs, pregnancy nutrition and child development — plus practical ways to include eggs from babyhood to teens.

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The Benefits of a Skincare Routine for Children

Dr Amina Albeyatti, Founder of Troikin, has given us some great information on the The Benefits of a Skincare Routine for Children

Key benefits of a Skincare routine in children

Daily moisturising in the day and night improves the skin barrier and therefore leads to less inflammation and skin infections.
Daily SPF will reduce the damage to young venerable skin to

Sanitising a baby bag in minutes with this nifty Puribar gadget

As a parent, I feel like A LOT of my time is spent cleaning and sanitising. Of course, this is to protect my precious offspring from germs and other nasties.

I know that they will fall and get mud on their knees and drop food and eat it from the floor and lots of other things and I can’t stop them. It’s something I expect and I can’t keep them 100% free from particles that are all...

Wakey Wakey! Five Simple Tips To Help Your Child Get Out of Bed During Winter Mornings

Getting out of bed on a cold, dark winter morning is difficult for most adults, so we shouldn’t be surprised to find that our children aren’t too fond of it either. While it is tough to exchange our lovely warm bed for the stark crisp air, there’s also a scientific explanation for our struggles...

Our circadian rhythm (body clock) is designed to wake us with the rising sun , so, with...

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Protect yourself and your baby with the Covid and Flu vaccinations

Vaccinations available during pregnancy Flu and Covid-19 can cause complications during pregnancy that could harm you and your baby.

Vaccines offer the best protection against these dangerous viruses. For many years, the NHS has recommended that, if you are pregnant, you get vaccinated against flu to protect you and your baby from serious illness.

It is also recommended that you have...

South Hams birth rate soars: 15.9% increase in the last year

South Hams birth rate soars: 15.9% increase in the last year, the 5th greatest across England

Fertility expert explains why women over 40 are having more babies than those in their teens

New ONS data, collated by Fertility Family , has revealed that South Hams has seen one of the greatest rises in birth rates in England over the last year.

The fertility rate in the area has...

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Did you know children don’t sit like adults?

Children have a natural vitality that can be preserved, but only if parents know how. We should be encouraging children’s natural poise by choosing a suitable chair depending on their age. Many Back in Action products are adaptable and can grow with a child.

0 – 8 years: Children up to the age of eight are best matched to a very different type of furniture to that which keeps adults...

The Benefits of Walking

The outdoor experts at Millets are encouraging more people to get outside and start walking.

They reveal the 5 main benefits below, including the effects it has on your physical and mental health.

We all know that walking outdoors can improve physical health, but did you know that it can work wonders for your mental health too?

A good walk can really clear the mind...

Protect your child from flu this winter

Coughs and colds in children are common at this time of year and are usually relatively mild, but parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu, which can be much more serious.

All primary school children, and some secondary school children (years 7, 8 and 9) are eligible for the flu nasal spray this year, which is usually given at school by school nurses....

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Research begins in South West to tackle RSV infections in infants

Health professionals at hospitals and GP practices across the South West will play a vital role in a new respiratory virus study looking into the leading cause of infant hospitalisation.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in all infants worldwide and affects 90% of children before the age of 2. In recent months, there has been a...

Expert reveals how students can get the perfect night's sleep

With university courses starting across the UK this Autumn, it can be a daunting time ahead. Many students might struggle with relaxation during this period, so it's vital to understand the importance of self-care. More importantly, going hand in hand with that is to make sure to get the right amount of sleep; these are both essentials for acing studies.

Seasonal shifts also can...