Recent Articles in Fit kids

Common eye health myths exposed
Jan 9, 2014

Worried all those hours of television watching are damaging your eyes? Think that the link between eating carrots and good eyesight is just a myth? Or perhaps you’re never quite sure if reading in dim light is actually bad for your eyesight. Here, The College of Optometrists reveals the truth behind some of the most common eye care myths.

Hope's Relief intensive dry skin rescue
Dec 19, 2013

Eczema and extreme dry skin conditions can be very difficult to treat wihtout steroids. However Hope's Relief intensive dry skin rescue may by the solution. Harriet Coates' skin responded very well.

Hope's Relief Goats Milk Body Wash
Nov 21, 2013

Hope's Relief is a range a skincare products specially formulated for senstitive skins and those prone to eczema and psoriosis. Hope's Relief Goats Milk Body Wash is made with natural ingredients which are safe to use on even baby's skin. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Top tips for children's oral health
Sep 21, 2013

Following the Public Health England startling statistics published this week showing that 27 per cent of five year olds have between three and four decayed teeth, Dr Simon Khoury BDS, a General Dental Practitioner, gives his top ten tips for caring for children's oral health.

Sun protection from Green People
Jul 10, 2013

The sun is finally here but although we need the valuable vitamin D we must also rpotect our skin from UVA and UVB rays. Anne Coates and family try out two new products from Green People.

Snack Time - nutritional advice
Jun 23, 2013

Snack Time nutritional advice with nutritionist Jane Clarke and Whole Earth Brand Controller Nikki French during an interactive webinair at 2pm on Tuesday 25 June

Eye health for kids and teens
Jun 4, 2013

As thousands of pupils prepare for and take their exams this summer, they need to be aware of the importance of maintaining good eye health. The College of Optometrists is encouraging parents to help their children be as comfortable as possible during this exam season with their top tips.

National Smile Month
May 20, 2013

National Smile Month is run and organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to improving oral health by providing free and impartial dental advice. There's never been a better time to sort out dental issues and smile.

Chickenpox: facts and myths
May 15, 2013

The chickenpox season peaks from April to July so Dr Sarah Brewer here discusses the facts and myths surrounding this childhood disease and recommends PoxClin CoolMousse to alleviate the itchiness.

Constipation in children – new campaign from ERIC
Feb 22, 2013

ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)  has launched a new national awareness campaign, "Let’s Talk About Poo" to highlight and increase early recognition of the signs and symptoms of constipation in children.

Clean teeth and gums for better health
Dec 10, 2012

Help promote good oral hygiene in your family and pop a new toothbrush in the children's Christmas stocking and add some dental floss or DenTek's Triple Clean Floss Picks for adults and teenagers.

Protect your sight – Eye Health Week
Sep 17, 2012

Eye Health Week – 17 to 23 September – reminds us how imptortant it is to look after eyes and our precious sight.