Health

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10 Surprising Benefits of Pilates for mums and mums to be

Pilates has been gaining popularity as a versatile exercise method that combines strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a beginner, Pilates offers numerous benefits that might surprise you. But is Pilates good for you? Let’s explore ten compelling reasons why Pilates could be the transformative addition to your health and fitness routine. We’ll also examine how...

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10 Benefits of Using Acupuncture During Labour and Delivery

Labour and delivery are transformative experiences for expecting mothers, often accompanied by physical and emotional challenges. While conventional medical interventions play a crucial role, complementary therapies like acupuncture are increasingly gaining recognition for their potential to support a smoother birthing process. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapy that involves the...

5 Ways To Boost Your Mood This Christmas

5 Ways To Boost Your Mood This Christmas

Do you ever find yourself feeling like happiness is something ‘nice to have’…a bit of a luxury even??? Are you guilty of putting off doing something that makes you feel happy until you’ve done X, Y and Z and then time runs away and that little slice of bliss you were looking forward to just doesn’t happen?

Cat Googe, a passionate...

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5 Tips to Switch Off When You Feel Like You Should Be Doing Something

If you're the default parent, chances are you're the one keeping everything ticking over—main carer for the children, managing the life admin, sorting the household jobs, and remembering all the little (and big!) details. You’ve got a running mental checklist of what needs doing and when. You probably wish you just had a pause button to get on top of everything.

So on the rare...

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The Benefits of Health Cash Plans and Financial Planning for Your Family’s Health

As parents, we juggle a lot – from school runs and after-school activities to making sure the entire family is fed, clothed, and healthy. But while we’re busy taking care of everything else, it’s easy to overlook planning for one of the most important things: healthcare. Whether it’s unexpected trips to the dentist for your children, new glasses for yourself, or physiotherapy for that...

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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
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Boots Superintendent Pharmacist shares top tips to help beat back-to-school bugs

As summer holidays come to an end and children head back to school, Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson shares her top tips to help keep children healthy during term time.

The Autumn/Winter season often sees an increase in common illness rates such as cold or flu, norovirus, scarlet fever and even chicken pox. Claire Nevinson, shares the best ways to help prevent children...

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GP shares back to school advice for children with allergies to prevent reactions

As children prepare to head back to school, parents are often focused on ensuring their kids are ready for the challenges ahead. However, another health concern deserves attention, especially for children with allergies. Dr. Tom Dawson, a leading Pediatrician at Midland Health, offers advice on how to manage and prevent allergic reactions in the school environment.

“Allergies are a...

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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.

Research from Optegra shows one in five adults do not realise children even need...

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5 Tips for Dealing with your C-section Scar

According to 2023 statistics, 31% of births in the UK are by caesarean. I don’t want you to put up with any pain and feeling held back by your mummy pouch (collection of excess skin that develops above the surgical scar after caesarean delivery) for as long as some of my clients have done. As a c-section expert, here’s what helped create the shift in how many new mums feel about their scar. I...

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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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