November 12 - 16


health diary 2018


National School Meals Week Parents and children alike can get involved in National School Meals Week – for instance, find out which dish has been chosen as the nation’s favourite school meal, or try cooking some popular school meal recipes from www.thegreatschoollunch.co.uk.


November 19 - 23


World Nursery Rhyme Week Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education, so celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week by taking part in the Rhyme A Day challenge. To find out how, visit www.musicbugs.co.uk/ world-nursery-rhyme-week.


Yoga gets the thumbs up


If you want to sleep better and enjoy less


stress when you’re pregnant, try doing yoga. According to experts writing in the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research,


practising yoga during your third trimester may offer several benefits. These include


Milk doesn’t make coughs worse


Experts from London’s Royal Brompton Hospital say there’s no truth in the old wives’ tale to avoid dairy foods or drinks when you have a cold. There’s no scientific proof that giving children milk will increase the amount of mucus they produce, the experts claim. The researchers also suggest it’s important that parents


don’t avoid giving their children milk, as it’s an important source of energy, calcium, vitamins and minerals. They also point out that children who don’t drink milk are shorter, have reduced bone mineral density and a higher risk of fractures than children who do drink milk. The study has been published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.


activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for bodily functions when at rest.


Too much


screen time makes kids inactive


Children are becoming increasingly sedentary – and this is strongly linked with the amount of time they spend using screen-based devices, say experts from the American Heart Association.


According to the experts, current estimates suggest that children and teenagers aged 8 - 18 spend more than seven


hours a day using screens. But all that sitting means they’re not using up much energy, and that can contribute to weight problems.


The experts recommend parents set a good example by limiting their own screen use and by setting up rules around screen time, such as time limits. Try using


the Screentime app to help manage the time your children spend on their digital devices (visit www.screentimelabs.com for more details).


Family health


Get lots more advice and tips on keeping your family healthy at


www.careway.co.uk/ health-zone/family


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