Baby summer sunshine safety

Baby summer sunshine safety: Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to overheat in cars or buggies. Overheating in this way has even been implicated as a contributory factor to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This article will provide clear information to enable you to make the best […]

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Top tips to protect your eyes

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Most of us know we need to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, but many Brits don’t know that our eyes are also very vulnerable to damage from the sun. Even those that don’t regularly go on holiday abroad could be at risk, as sunlight in the UK can cause our eyes […]

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UV app helps protect from the dangers of the sun

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A new app for mobile phones that provides localized information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The SunSmart Global UV app provides five-day UV and weather forecasts at searchable locations. […]

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Dogs get heat exhaustion too

The number of dogs being rescued from locked cars in sizzling summer temperatures is making headline news but dogs can suffer heat exhaustion even after exercise on a hot day. During the summer months, you should be extra vigilant, and keep a watchful eye out for signs such as panting heavily, salivating and appearing distressed. […]

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