Health

How the Everyday Products Your Family Uses Stay Safe

If you have ever stood in a supermarket aisle turning a jar of baby food over to check the seal, or squinting at the date on a pack of nappies, you already care about the same thing manufacturers spend a fortune on: making sure the products your family uses are exactly as they should be. Most parents never see it, but almost everything in that trolley was checked by machine vision technology by VA...

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10 Exercises you can do with your children

My children are aged 8 and 7 now and ‘getting fit’ still tops my New Year's Resolution list, but it can still feel tricky to know what I can do with them around. I know I have the opportunity to exercise while they are at school, but there are a LOT of school holidays and I think it’s important to exercise with our children to make it a normal thing that can be a fun activity to do together...

8 Exercises you can do with your baby

One of the most popular New Year resolutions that top most of the list is around health and fitness. This can be trying to do a bit more exercise, improve your health, and shift some excess weight. These resolutions are just as popular with mums, but they aren’t always as easy to follow through with with little ones in tow.

We have put together a list of 8 exercises you can start...

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4 Easy New Year’s Resolutions to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2024

According to data 66% of Brits will be making a New Year’s resolution for 2024 – resulting in around 35 million people taking part in this annual tradition. With more of us looking to improve our impact on the environment, resolutions can be a great opportunity to focus on what you can do to help climate change.

Vikki Makinson, head of marketing and communications at Oceans says: “...

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Experts reveal the festive foods to improve your sleep this Christmas

With the festivities and Christmas parties fast approaching, sleep experts have shared what foods you should eat before bed to ensure you get a good night's sleep and are well-rested this Christmas.

Anush Pervez, a sleep expert at SleepSeeker has commented:

“We recommend aiming for between 7 and 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to help boost your immune system and...

Can vaginal tears be avoided during childbirth?

What is a vaginal tear?

A vaginal tear, also known as a perineal tear, is damage to the skin between the vagina and the anus. This is usually a rip that occurs naturally due to the pressure from pushing during delivery.

It can also be a deliberate cut made by a doctor or midwife during labour. This is known as an episiotomy, a procedure done to widen the vaginal opening to relieve...

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Cleanmarine launch new supplements to support women with Periods and the Menopause

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN’S HORMONE HEALTH THROUGH THE AGES

Time of the Month, Aunt Flow, The Curse… enough is enough! Calling all people with periods - the time has come to feel empowered to take control. Cleanmarine proudly introduces PeriodPlan , the unique, all-in-one food supplement that's scientifically formulated to support people with periods every day.

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Becoming a dad: symptoms and seeking help with paternal postpartum depression

Parenting is one of life's greatest joys, but can take its toll on your physical and mental wellbeing. Studies show that one in ten new fathers will experience symptoms of paternal postpartum depression (PPD) – with symptoms showing typically between three and six months after birth.

With International Men’s Day on November 19th, there needs to be more focus on the men’s mental and...

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Nearly half of parents worry their kids are masking poor eyesight

Plymouth parents are urged to be aware of key signs that suggest their child is hiding their poor eyesight.

Recent research by Specsavers shows that nearly half of (47%) South West parents who took part in the survey worry that their child is covering up issues with their eyesight.

Common behaviours most reported by parents with children aged six to 15 to suggest that they might be...

What to Say to Someone Who Has Experienced the Death of a Child

Child loss. It’s more common than you might think. According to some 2023 statistics , more than 1 in 20 people in the UK has experienced the death of a child under the age of 18. A further 3% have experienced the death of a child over the age of 18 too.

So there’s every possibility that you or someone you know has experienced the painful bereavement that is the loss of a son or...

The Perfect ‘Hug in a Mug’ for That Time of the Month

Women's wellness brand, HotTea Mama , is especially proud of its award-winning menstruation tea, Over the Moon. Thoughtfully blended with natural herbs and botanicals, the 100% organic tea is designed to soothe PMS and support happier periods.

Naturally caffeine-free, the herbal infusion has been carefully crafted by the brands Tea scientist (and founder) to comfort and support all women...