Winter warning for stomach bugs
Winter is the most common time for viral gastroenteritis and there are warnings that it will be worse than usual this year. Viral gastroenteritis is a stomach and intestine infection. Symptoms include vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea, usually lasting 1-2 days, but...
Recognising Depression
Sadness and feeling down are normal emotions. They can occur, for example, when dealing with difficult events in your life such as losing a job or a relationship breakup. Most of us usually cope and eventually the feelings pass. But depression is more than that. It...
Teenage Acne
Acne (pimples) is a medical condition experienced by 85% of teenagers. Getting the correct treatment can help avoid emotional distress and skin scars. What is acne? Under the skin surface are oil glands. Natural holes (pores) allow the glands to release oil upwards to...
Shoes for Children
Children's Shoes - Keep It Simple You don't have to spend a lot of time and money on your children's shoes. The experts recommend to keep shoes simple. Children's feet don't need special support. For example, a toddler's foot is naturally flat and the foot's arch...