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

as young as five,” says Claire Friedemann, of the Department Of Primary Care Health Sciences at Oxford University, who led the research. The study also found that girls were more likely than boys to have higher blood pressure linked to excess weight

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

IN THE DAYS before antibiotics, Grandma had some weird and wonderful ways of dealing with childhood coughs and colds. Most of these cures were foul-smelling. Many featured old socks, slices of bacon, and raw onions. But do any of them stand up to scrutiny in the quick-fix ...

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...

that it may not live up to its health-giving reputation.  The UK Government recommends that, from one year old, children should drink around three-fifths of a pint each day. This is to ensure that growing bones and teeth receive the calcium and other nutrients

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...

The arrival of snow conjures up postcard-worthy scenes of children running up hills with their wooden sleighs, bundled up in scarves and bobble hats. But amid all the fun and frolics, there's a serious health message. More than 90 per cent of skin

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

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