NEW figures that short sightedness amongst UK children has more than doubled since the 1960s, with almost 20% of under 16s now living with the condition, make eye watering reading for parents and carers.
Moreover experts believe it is environmental factors that are driving the change, rather than genetics.
So it is more important than ever that parents know the signs to look out for in children…
Raising kids is one of the toughest tasks out there, and it can easily take up most of our time.Instead of drinking coffee with friends, going to a hair salon or enjoying our favourite show, now itseems like all we ever do consists of cleaning up after our little ones, cooking, driving them to schoolplays and football practises and helping them with homework. However, no matter…
At the start of the year, it is always tempting to try and think of some of the things that you might want to do differently this time around. There might be any number of resolutions and changes that you want to undertake, but one that people rarely say is that they would like to have a much more enjoyable time. This is so simple, and yet such a powerful and beautiful thing to aim for and try to…
It’s probably pretty fair to say that we all want to be as healthy as possible. However, for many people, it’s difficult to get past that stage and actually start doing anything about it. The list of excuses that the vast majority of people have for not being more healthy in their day to day lives is probably a dozen miles long at this point. Whether it’s a matter of time, not…
Caring for an elderly relative yourself can put a strain on a relationship, but it can also put strain on the family. Considering care options such as affordable care homes in London services or other nearby services can support their well-being and help reconcile the relationship you have with them. In this article, we will be providing you with our simple guide to caring for the older members of…
Halloween and Bonfire night are two events eagerly anticipated by many and dreaded by others. Scarily this time of year always results in a surge in road accidents, sharps injuries and burns. Let’s try and make this year safer. Please read our tips on firework safety to try and make this time of year memorable for all the right reasons.
Halloween
Halloween is now synonymous with…
I attended a health conference at the lovely Ivy restaurant in Central London recently where experts shed some light into CBD also known asCannabidiol, sorting fact from fiction.
In recent months, in a way or another, we have all heard about the term CBD oil, but is the meaning clear to us? Well, I have to say that theevent did open my eyes as I did not have very clear thoughts…
5STAR arelooking for UK-based teenagers aged 16-20 and their families who want to make a change in their lives for a family weight loss show.Families work with a personal trainer and dietician, with food shopping covered over a 7 week period to help them change their lifestyle.
With specifically tailored nutrition and exercise plans to help them lose the pounds, the families…
As we slowly depart from the Summer and enter the autumn season, one thing we should not disregard is our eye health. Whilst we all think of summer as being the dangerous season for our eyes, our eye health can often suffer in Autumn too if we don’t stay protected.
Ensuring you and your children follow these important top tips for keeping your eyes safe this autumn is highly encouraged, we only…
Cerebral palsy is a condition which affects your posture as well as your ability to control your muscles, causing issues with your mobility. There are various types of cerebral palsy, such as quadriplegic, diplegic, and hemiplegic. While a cerebral palsy diagnosis can be scary, the condition can be managed and prevented too. Maintaining a healthy pregnancy is crucial in doing the latter, helping…