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Kids are quite perceptive, so chances are they know a fair bit about coronavirus already - especially with the rules changing all the time. But what can you do? Do you tell children about coronavirus? And if so, how do you explain what's happening without giving them nightmares? Here’s some tips on talking to your children about coronavirus. Don’t be afraid to have the conversation Most kids will have heard...

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak – it has been stressed from the start the importance of washing your hands to prevent the spread of the virus. Below we go into a bit more detail on why we should be regularly singing happy birthday...

Looking after our teeth is an essential part of overall health. In fact, brushing your teeth helps to prevent gum disease and tooth decay, as well as other health conditions that could arise from poor oral health.1 Most of us brush at least twice a...

So, you’re not getting your eight hours kip every night. You’re not alone. Almost three-quarters of people in the UK sleep less than seven hours per night.1 So, if you’re regularly spending your nights tossing and turning, you may be looking for natural sleep remedies...

Want to brighten up your smile by whitening your teeth? As you may probably know, there are lots of teeth-whitening products out there that have been specifically manufactured to give your gnashers that Hollywood glow. These include toothpastes, teeth strips, moulds and entire home teeth...

Although cocoa butter is one of the main ingredients in chocolate, most people know it – and use it – as a beauty cream. Cocoa butter has legions of loyal users who praise it as a fix-all, wonder treatment for dull skin and hair. In...

Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. A study into the sleep habits of our nation found that a mere 38% of us can be classified as ‘good sleepers’, whereas 30% of us suffer from severe sleep deprivation1 – so it’s not just you who struggles to...

Ensuring your skin stays healthy doesn’t have to be a tricky task – especially if you remember to use SPF. The sun’s rays have been proven to cause intense damage to the skin and cause premature ageing, which is why using sunscreen when you’re outdoors...

Soothing a fussing baby with touch is an instinct which comes naturally to most parents. So, it might not be a surprise to learn that baby massage is far from a new concept, with early documentation dating back to around 2760BC in ancient China.1 Now,...

Winter can be a toughie, especially if you’re a summer lover, those winter blues can be hard to shift. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Winter comes around every year, so it only makes sense to embrace it with open (sleeved!) arms. The...

Do you get dry skin in winter? You’d be surprised at how many people develop dry patches here and there. But here’s the thing, you don’t have to settle for winter time dry skin. With the right winter skin fixes, it's possible to keep those...

Did you know that butter beans were a staple of the native American diet? These little white beans are also known as lima beans, and have since spanned the centuries to become a well-known fixture of a nutritious diet. But just what makes them so...