Sugar Awareness Week has been taking place from the 12th to the 18th of November, with the aim to educate people about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and how this can be reduced.
Diabetes is a chronic illness, which causes a person’s blood glucose level to become too high. Sadly, more people than ever are suffering from diabetes, with over 4.6 million people living with this condition in the UK. While it is possible to live a normal life after a diabetes diagnosis, without the right treatment and care, there can be many health complications.
Lifesaving first aid is now set to be included in the national school curriculum following years of campaigning.
It may be long overdue, but compulsory first aid training in all schools in the UK is finally becoming a reality, as The Department of Education recently announced that all children will be required to learn First Aid under various proposals that have been put forward by the government.
When packing for your holiday, there are a few not-so-typical items that people do not always think of or consider, but should definitely be on your checklist when preparing to go away.
Safety should be taken into account at all times, especially when you are away from home.
