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Children and exercise: are UK kids active enough?


July 22, 2011 at 4:57 pm

Most of us might think that for young people, keeping fit is child’s play. But it seems the UK’s children may not be getting enough exercise…

Healthy Kids: Is childhood obesity putting 500,000 at risk of fatty liver disease?


July 18, 2011 at 10:41 am

Our recent post on National Childhood Obesity Week discussed fun ways to encourage children to be active and eat healthily – which can help steer them away from the health risks of being overweight. Highlighting these dangers is a new … Continue reading

Healthy kids: fitness, fun and good lifelong habits


July 5, 2011 at 10:47 am

From early morning cartoons outlining the importance of eating our greens, to games designed to make teeth brushing more interesting – learning to be healthy is a big part of growing up. But with fast food outlets in almost every … Continue reading

Healthy kids: should we still be scared of the MMR jab?


May 31, 2011 at 8:58 am

Since children don’t come with an instruction manual, parents are often subject to conflicting concerns when making health decisions – an infamous example being the controversy surrounding issue of MMR vaccinations. Because of this, we’ve decided to discuss the varying … Continue reading

Hyperactivity is genetic, say scientists


October 1, 2010 at 9:00 am

Previous research into why children develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has included the theory of pesticide exposure being responsible, but the latest study by The Lancet suggests this behaviour is caused by a genetic condition.