When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in September compared to August.
So why should children settling back into school find their asthma suddenly becomes unstable? And how…
Postnatal depression (PND) is a very real thing. After childbirth, the happiness of pregnancy changes into the intense demands and obligations of motherhood. It can be too much. Unfortunately, some women choose to deal with PND by drinking. They self-medicate with alcohol.
It must be stated right off the top that medicating with alcohol is never a good way to deal with depression. We will get into…
Got a minute? Let’s play a timed game. It is called “what can you do in one minute”. Time management is such an important part of a life balance, and yet, we still can’t seem to manage our time.
Some people are always late, others super early, and others that plan their time to an extreme and can’t be flexible for changing it.
London Mums magazine editor Monica Costa takes her…
Wrestling, a sport known for its physical demands and intense competition, has become a focal point in discussions about the impact of substances on performance. Amongst the various substances examined, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, has gained attention for its potential effects on athletes. This article explores the relationship between THC use and wrestling…
London’s parks, pavements, shopping centres and transport hubs are busy, complex spaces. When a child gets hurt in a public place, parents have two priorities: immediate care and sensible next steps that protect the child’s wellbeing and legal position. The scale of unintentional injury underlines the need for a clear plan. UK paediatric data show that non-intentional injuries are a leading…
Many people view vaping as a “safer” or “healthier” alternative to traditional cigarettes. This perspective, however, is not supported by scientific evidence. While the health risks of smoking are well-documented and devastating, vaping is not a harmless substitute. It introduces a new set of dangers, and its long-term health consequences are still being uncovered. This is…
When you have an orthodontic device like metal braces, maintaining good oral hygiene can be a little more complicated. Wearers may be worried about bad breath and plaque build-up more than ever before, and it’s all for a good reason.
Braces can make it challenging to keep your pearly whites clean. What is more, you have to be more cautious not to damage your braces when eating and engaging in…
Being a mum means balancing endless tasks, from school drop-offs and work deadlines to household chores and family commitments. While the days are filled with love and purpose, they can be exhausting. Fatigue builds up when your own well-being takes a back seat to everyone else’s needs. To beat fatigue and keep energy levels high and avoid feeling drained, small adjustments to your daily routine…
From the earliest records of civilisation to instinctual courtship rituals observed in animals, dancing has always been central to express emotion, identity and intent. It is one of the most ancient forms of movement – as primal as walking or breathing – yet it is often undervalued compared to conventional sport when considering physical fitness and health.
Dance: The original…
Let’s face it – when you’ve spent your evening cooking tea, supervising homework, and clearing up a mini toy apocalypse, the last thing you need is your brain refusing to switch off. But instead of tossing and turning or doom-scrolling through social media at midnight, how about trying a few sleep tricks that actually work for falling asleep in just five minutes?
Whether you’ve got little…