Many of us will remember reading a book by torch light in bed after lights out, possibly even hiding under the bedclothes. You may have also have been told by your parents, or heard somewhere that reading in...
We all want the best for our children and to help them get a good start in life, especially as they develop physically, socially and emotionally. They are continually learning and growing as they experience...
Isn’t it great when you put on a new pair of glasses or contact lenses and everything looks so clear and crisp in comparison to how it was before. You may wonder why your eyes deteriorate and you need to...
When we think about exercise, we think about good health, fitness, weight loss, a healthy heart and lungs and a toned body. Some of us may love the thought of getting out walking, jogging, cycling or hitting the gym. ...
It is widely known that smoking during pregnancy is harmful to your unborn child. When you smoke during pregnancy, harmful toxins are transmitted to the placenta with the potential to harm your baby. What is maybe not...
We have heard about the dangers of smoking and its effects on the heart and lungs. What is not so commonly known is the effect that smoking can have on your eyes and the consequent risk of vision loss. What are the eye...
A cataract is formed when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy and hardens affecting the amount of light that can pass through it to your retina. They are caused when the normal proteins and fibres in the lens begin to...
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