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Holiday health and safety
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/01/2009 16:42:42
When it comes to travel, safety comes first
Everyone looks forward to a relaxing family holiday but it’s also important to be prepared for emergencies. We spoke to Dr. Laurence Gerlis and put together five health tips to help you stay safe while you’re away from home: HEALTH TIPS1. Plan ahead
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Your Child's Back-To-School Health Checklist
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 12:16:52
How to keep your child in tip-top health this term
to keep your child away from school because of illness, you should tell the school on the first day of her absence. Finally, as part of your child’s health MOT, visit your dentist and your optician. New research into children’s eye health has
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Tomato Sauce
By Junior on 22/08/2008 00:00:00
Tomatoes have lots of fab health benefits, so why not make this sauce where tomatoes are the star ingredients?
Ingredients1 onion, peeled and chopped2 tbsp olive oil50g (11/2oz) butter8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, quartered Salt and pepperMethodFry the onions in the oil and butter on a lowish heat for about ten minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Plop in all the tomatoes a...
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Five ways to deal with veruccas
By Kim Sullivan on 16/04/2010 15:35:36
How to prevent and manage these persistent warts
1. Know the enemy A verruca is a wart on the sole of the foot. Caused by the human papilloma virus, verrucas are not serious, but can be quite painful.2. Prevent infection Verrucas are picked up when skin is wet, damaged, or when it comes in contact with rough surfaces. Ensure yo...
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Body Image
By Francesca Price on 20/04/2010 09:50:22
Ways to ensure your child has a positive body image
the comments you overhear. When was the last time you praised someone for losing weight?"Over the past few years, the fear of fatness has been compounded by the national campaign on obesity. Professor Hill led the UK study to get obesity onto the public health
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How to pack a healthy lunch box every day
By Kim Hookem on 26/09/2011 10:18:29
Give your children all the nutrition and energy they need to enjoy school, with these simple ideas for the perfect lunch box
processed with high levels of salt, sugar and saturated fat. Not only is that bad for your children’s health, it’s also guaranteed to cause a mid-afternoon slump that’ll have them struggling to concentrate on their lessons.Making your own lunch gives you
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Wonderful walks
By Kelly Beswick on 05/04/2011 17:44:09
CornwallAround TreravenGroup: Camel District (Wadebridge)
Date: Sunday 15 May 2011
Start gridref: SW 995 719
Nearest town: Wadebridge
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Leisurely Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Alison Vaughan from the Gaia Trust will be our guide today for a...
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Doctors and Nurses
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/04/2010 16:13:19
Inspire your little medic with these fabulously fun ideas
Transparent Medical PlaycaseA swish white and red medical kit packed with apparatus including stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope and syringe.£9.95 from John Lewis.Tel: 08456 049 049; www.johnlewis.com
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Five ways to deal with bee stings
By Kim Sullivan on 18/04/2010 15:32:10
Ease the pain in five easy steps
1. Keep calm Bee and wasp stings are painful but rarely harmful. It’s the shock that upsets children.2. Hold it high Raise the affected part of the body and apply an ice pack to reduce swelling. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.3. Find the sting If visible, scrape the sti...
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Ten facts about feet
By Kate Donoughue on 29/03/2011 16:59:10
There’s more to your child’s feet then just ten tiny tootsies
1. Your baby only has 22 out of the full 26 bones in her feet and the remaining few develop slowly throughout childhood, with the whole process finishing at around 16 to 18 years old.2. Your baby's feet are formed from soft, pliable cartilage, which makes them more susceptible to...
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