Children spend a lot of time on their feet. Whether they're running, jumping or kicking a football, their feet need to be well protected and supported against the wear and tear of everyday life.

As such, choosing the right fitting shoes for your child is important for ensuring their feet are able to grow and develop properly while reducing the chances of suffering from foot problems later in life.

I must admit, a few years ago I wasn't too concerned about food waste. So what, if I threw away some left over peas or a half used jar of pasta sauce.

Although not entirely happy with disposing half jars of good food, I was recycling the jar, thereby doing my bit for the good of the planet.

However, with the credit crunch hitting everyone hard, particularly families with children, it's time we all started examining our own food waste habits and working out how we can make improvements.

For the majority of people in the UK, Bank holidays are an eagerly anticipated day off from work. They get to enjoy a long weekend followed by a shorter working week and it's often used as a chance to take a short break away from home or for catching up on a bit of DIY around the house.

Over a quarter of children in the United States have had at least one cavity by the age of four. To help prevent problems such as decay and cavities, it’s vital that children are taken for regular checkups to the dentist so they can learn from a young age the importance of caring for their teeth.

Preparing a child for their first visit to the dentist should be both an encouraging and positive experience.

Considering the narrow window of time where a woman is able to become pregnant, it's astounding that so many manage to do so, despite taking precautions.

Often it's down to the incorrect use of certain contraceptives, but frequently it's because couples take a chance on using unreliable forms of birth control. These include the rhythm method, douching, the safe time and withdrawal.

While there are numerous reasons why couples choose to use such methods, they should always be prepared for the possibility of a pregnancy.

The lymphatic system is an essential, but often overlooked, internal bodily function that works ceaselessly and imperceptibly to keep the body healthy. It’s often only when something goes wrong with the lymphatic system that we become aware of the important part it plays in the functioning of our body.

Men can often be reluctant to act upon their health concerns. However, by taking an active approach towards their health-care, they can play a major part in preventing the onset of many of the top ten major health threats affecting men.

Anyone embarking on a diet for the first time could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed at the abundance of diet foods on sale. Supermarket shelves are groaning under the weight of products labeled 'diet', 'fat-free', ‘low-fat’, 'lite' or 'low calorie' which can lead to all sorts of confusion.

The term ‘deli’ is an abbreviation of the word delicatessen, meaning ‘fine foods’ or delicacies. Though they may not all sell delicacies, many supermarkets and grocery stores do have a dedicated deli counter where you can find all manner of ready-to-eat, chilled food items. They are much like a mini-market within the main store where their purpose is to provide the customer with the ‘personal’ touch traditionally received in a specialist shop such as a butchers or bakery.

People choose to eat out of the home for any number of reasons. Whether they've run out of food, are having a celebration or just don't feel up to cooking, as long as there are places to eat out, people will find any excuse to do so. Here are a few reasons why people might choose to eat out.

New Zealand

New Zealand, christened Aotearoa “the land of the long white cloud” by the early Maori settlers, is one of the most far-flung countries on the planet.

Despite this, or maybe because of it, New Zealand is one of the most popular countries for people emigrating in search of a better way of life. With its temperate climate, spectacular scenery and friendly people, it’s perhaps no surprise that the standard of living in New Zealand is considered to be one of the best in the world.

Everyone, from the government to celebrities and catwalk models, have been blamed for the current obsession with size zero.

Despite the negative publicity size zero attracts, women still aspire to become thin or thinner than they currently are.Everyone, from the government to celebrities and catwalk models, have been blamed for the current obsession with size zero. Despite the negative publicity size zero attracts, women still aspire to become thin or thinner than they currently are.

Unearthing your winter clothes can come as a shock if they're full of holes especially if they weren't in that condition when you put them away. This is a familiar scenario for many people as they make the unwelcome discovery that their clothes have been providing a veritable feast for moths over the winter months. However, there's no need to put up with moths destroying your clothes for they are actually much easier to get rid of and prevent than many other unwanted insects.

Trying to lose weight is never enjoyable and must be one of life's hardest challenges. But it doesn't have to be. For many people, the first diet is never the last, simply because they fall into the same pitfalls time and again.

By avoiding the 10 biggest weight loss mistakes, you're far more likely to make your next diet a success.

Food is a tremendous source of pleasure for most people. We take it for granted we’ll feel satisfied after eating and not become violently ill. But if you’re not careful with food hygiene and preparation, you could end up swallowing something a lot nastier than you bargained for.

With foodborne illnesses affecting an estimated 76 million people in the US each year, it’s certainly a widespread and very common problem. So how do these debilitating foodborne illnesses enter the body?

We're all familiar with the notion that exercise is good for us. But are you aware that the benefits of exercise extend further than speeding up weight loss?

Numerous research studies have shown that exercise can ease or help prevent a multitude of physical and mental health problems. Rather than relying on medication, you could find exercise helps you gain more control over your health.

Everyone is susceptible to contracting food poisoning at some stage with the severity of the illness ranging from mild to severe and sometimes fatal. In fact, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are around 5,000 deaths from food poisoning each year whereby the young, elderly or those with a weakened immune system are likely to be worst affected. Food poisoning can be caused through a viral or bacterial source and the symptoms are similar for both.

During the daylight hours, a city can seem like a relatively safe place, as long as there are plenty of other people around. As the theory goes, there is safety in numbers. But even so, unfamiliarity with the city streets can lead a woman alone into danger, even more so once darkness falls. Being aware of the possible situations which can befall a woman alone on city streets, as well as taking sensible precautions to prevent them, can help you feel safer while reducing your likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.

Gymnastics is, without a doubt, one of the most popular sporting events at the Olympic Games. This is the chance for the world's elite gymnasts to compete against each other for the coveted gold medals.

Rarely does an Olympic year pass by without a new gymnastic star becoming a favorite of the tabloids. But the events we watch today bear little resemblance to the gymnastics sports of the ancient Olympic games in Greece where it all began.

Whether you are staying in a five star luxury suite or a cheap and cheerful budget hotel, your room may be harboring any number of germs brought in by guests from around the world. Fortunately, germs tend to have a fairly short survival time and the majority are unlikely to cause any adverse health effects.

It won’t be possible to avoid all germs in hotel rooms, but understanding where germs are likely to be found, can help you reduce your chances of picking up any nasty illnesses during your stay.