Sneezes can travel up to 100 miles an hour. Catch it and bin it!
Have you ever forgotten to take your medication, or been unsure of whether you have already taken it? It’s pretty common to miss a dose or get in a muddl...
The days are getting colder, the nights are getting longer, and everyone is bracing themselves for coughs, colds, t...
According to the World Health Organisation, hand-washing could save more lives worldwide than any vaccine
Feeling all stuffed up isn’t pleasant. It can make it difficult to breathe, give you headaches, make you cough an...
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 ...
Walking outside reduces negative thoughts and boosts self-esteem
There can be a lot to think about when you go abroad. You have to be aware of the local laws and culture, but there are also some things to consider before...
You might have noticed than many health and beauty products now feature charcoal. From charcoal toothpaste to charc...
Exercise increases energy level, even when you’re tired
Head lice: every parent’s nightmare. It’s a problem that most parents have to deal with at some point, usually ...
When imagining someone cleaning their ears, most people would naturally think of using a cotton bud to clear out any excess earwax., despite it clearly say...
There are lots of ways you can accidentally burn or scald yourself, from taking something out of the oven to spilling hot water, and even sunburn. Severe b...
As you start to feel the aches and pains of getting older, you don’t want it to curb your enthusiasm for life. Yo...
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 ofte...
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...
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world
Head lice are pretty much an inevitability for children at school. Any child can pick up head lice, especially if they’re fond of playing closely with ot...
Blisters aren’t exactly pleasant, and they can be pretty painful. When you get a blister on your foot, it can mak...
Laughing can increase blood flow by 20%
It always seems like the small cuts bleed the most. Whether you get a papercut or nick yourself while shaving, it c...
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...
Smelling rosemary can increase alertness and improve memory
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....
Being in pain isn’t pleasant, but we often find ourselves feeling pain for a variety of reasons. You can feel pai...
Stretching increase blood glow to your muscles, helping avoid injury
You have probably used hot or cold therapy at some point to treat an injury or relieve pain. Whether you have used ...
Scabs aren’t exactly something you want to have. They don’t look very nice, and they can itch as they heal. It can be difficult to resist picking them ...
Your fingers are important appendages. You use them for everything from picking things up to showing affection to t...
The eye muscles are the most active in the body, moving more than 100,000 times a day
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 n...
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...
Daytime naps help to improve memory and cut the risk of heart disease
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...
Basic first aid is easy to grasp, and everyone should have a few skills under their belt. One of the things that yo...
Everyone knows that they need to brush their teeth, but it’s easy to neglect other parts of oral hygiene. Keeping...
When you have a cut or wound, should you cover it with a plaster or let it “air out”? We know that using a plas...
If you don’t already wear glasses by the time you’re 40, there’s still a good chance you could find yourself needing to perch a pair on your nose. Ma...
Being optimistic can help you live longer
