Basic first aid is easy to grasp, and everyone should have a few skills under their belt. One of the things that yo...
We have all used plasters during our lives. They cover scrapes and cuts, helping to stem bleeding and offer some protection to wounds to prevent infection....
Blisters aren’t exactly pleasant, and they can be pretty painful. When you get a blister on your foot, it can mak...
Sneezes can travel up to 100 miles an hour. Catch it and bin it!
When imagining someone cleaning their ears, most people would naturally think of using a cotton bud to clear out an...
Even though our second set of teeth comes in later in childhood, milk teeth are still important to care for. Not only do you want to prevent cavities and o...
Being in pain isn’t pleasant, but we often find ourselves feeling pain for a variety of reasons. You can feel pai...
Walking outside reduces negative thoughts and boosts self-esteem
There are lots of ways you can accidentally burn or scald yourself, from taking something out of the oven to spilli...
You have probably used hot or cold therapy at some point to treat an injury or relieve pain. Whether you have used an ice pack to soothe a twisted ankle or...
Scabs aren’t exactly something you want to have. They don’t look very nice, and they can itch as they heal. It ...
It always seems like the small cuts bleed the most. Whether you get a papercut or nick yourself while shaving, it can often produce a lot more blood than y...
Your fingers are important appendages. You use them for everything from picking things up to showing affection to t...
Walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy, and it’s something that many of us do every day as part of our normal lives. It’s recommended that you...
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world
One of the most common reasons for people not taking their medication or daily vitamins is because they simply forget. It might sound like an easy thing to...
Head lice are pretty much an inevitability for children at school. Any child can pick up head lice, especially if t...
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is important, but what else do you do to take care of your teeth? A standard toothbrush, whether electric or manual...
Exercise increases energy level, even when you’re tired
Summer is the best time for swimming, whether you go to your local pool, take a trip to the beach or even enjoy some wild swimming. Whether you’re swimmi...
Everyone knows that they need to brush their teeth, but it’s easy to neglect other parts of oral hygiene. Keeping...
Fevers are most common in young children and babies. If you suspect your child has a high temperature, they will be warm to touch, flushed and sweating or ...
Plaque begins to form 6 hours after brushing
When you sprain your ankle, it can quite literally knock you off your feet. A bruised, swollen or tender ankle often prevents you from going about your day...
Head lice: every parent’s nightmare. It’s a problem that most parents have to deal with at some point, usually ...
As you start to feel the aches and pains of getting older, you don’t want it to curb your enthusiasm for life. You can experience a whole range of little...
According to the World Health Organisation, hand-washing could save more lives worldwide than any vaccine
