New research has found that although parents understand the importance of giving their children a balanced breakfast every day and are keen to do so, almost one in four children is still going to school at least once a week on an empty stomach.
An in-depth UK health study (published in the medical journal, Heart) found that young adults who lose their teeth to decay or gum disease are far more likely to die from heart disease in later life.
Poor vision can hamper your child’s academic performance, and children can be labelled as slow learners or even troublemakers when they can’t see properly.
Our eyes are ten times more sensitive to UV light than our skin and children’s eyes - with big pupils and clearer lenses - are at the greatest risk of UV damage. Up to 70 per cent more UV light reaches the child's retina than in an adult's eye.
Children need more protection than adults - getting sunburned in childhood brings a greater risk of skin cancer in later life so keep them cool and covered.
