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Great news: runny
eggs are back The government’s Food Standards Agency has changed its advice about eating eggs. This means pregnant women, infants, children and older people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs produced under the British Lion Code of Practice. Previously, certain people were
advised not to eat raw or lightly cooked eggs because they may contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness. However a report compiled by
the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food found that the presence of salmonella in UK eggs has been dramatically reduced in recent years. Now, it says, the risks are very low for British Lion eggs – which account for more than 90 percent of UK eggs. “It's good news that now even
vulnerable groups can safely eat UK eggs without needing to hard boil them, so long as they bear the British Lion mark,” says FSA chairwoman Heather Hancock.
The latest health and wellbeing news for mums, dads and kids
Lack of sleep doesn’t Pregnant women advised to
sleep on their sides Women in the late stages of pregnancy should sleep on their sides, not their backs, say experts writing in the Journal of Physiology. The advice follows research that suggests women who sleep on their backs in late pregnancy may cause problems for their babies. During tests, the researchers
discovered when pregnant women sleep on their backs, their babies become less active – which, they say, may cause difficulties in babies who aren’t healthy.
How to talk to your child about mental health
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If current trends continue, by 2022 there will be more obese than underweight children and teenagers in the world, claims a study by Imperial
College London and the World Health Organization
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According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in 10 young people has a mental health problem. But many parents find it a tricky subject to discuss, especially with younger children. “A vital part of talking to your
children about mental health is helping them to develop an awareness of what feelings are from a young age,” says Isabelle Campbell, wellbeing adviser for the charity CABA. To get you started, Isabelle suggests the following:
• Try to avoid getting cross with your children if they’re unwilling to communicate or are acting out because they feel emotional.
• Look for safe spaces or activities your children can use as a medium to discuss things or open up (for instance, while taking the dog for a walk or spending a morning running errands).
• Focus on showing your children you’re ready to listen to them and, no matter what, you won’t pass judgement on what they reveal.
just cause arguments Not getting enough shut-eye can make you cranky and cause trouble with your other half. But now researchers writing in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology say it can also cause stress-related inflammation – the type of of inflammation that’s linked to a higher risk of diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and other health problems. If you’re struggling to get a good
night’s sleep, speak to your Careway pharmacist about it – they can give you lots of tips on sleeping better.
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