CathyMum's Blog

Spanish research published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing claims the onset of breast cancer can be delayed by up to a decade by breastfeeding for over six months – but only in non-smokers. The study of 504 breast cancer patients aged 19 to 91 found non-smoking women who breastfed for at least six months were diagnosed on average at the age of 68.4. This was more than a decade later than...

New data published by the British Heart Foundation has raised serious concerns over the health of children in the UK. The report found 80% of children are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, with many eating crisps, biscuits or sweets at least once a day. The research also showed that 39% of girls and 43% of boys drink one can of fizzy drink a day, despite...

British students will receive their Leaving Cert results tomorrow and the majority of their parents will probably feel as though they’re getting their own all over again. As the milestone looms, your teen may want to spend tonight with their friends. However, if their friends are also waiting on results, the inevitable panicked discussions may increase their anxiety. Here are a few ways you can...

The Duchess of Cambridge is planning to leave her family home with baby George earlier than previously intended. It has been reported that she finds her support system “claustrophobic” and wants some privacy to bond with her newborn. As Prince William returns to work with the British Royal Air Force, Catherine has apparently decided to move to their new house, Anmer Hall in Norfolk. "What she...