High Blood Pressure in children has doubled in the last 20 years and it could be due to too much salt. A recent survey of studies showed that reducing children’s salt intake can lower their blodd pressure, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease later in life, says Consensus Action on Salt and Health.

Processed food is a major culprit, though it’s now easier to find lower salt content products (check the label). A six-year-old should have no more than 3g of salt a day, so try to limit intake to 1g for each main meal and avoid adding salt when cooking.

Don’t talk to or accept anything from strangers.

Who’s a stranger online? Everyone is! Yet we talk online in chat rooms and discussion groups all the time. It’s one of the most entertaining things we can do online. So how does this advice work online? Teach your children that anyone they don’t know offline is a stranger.

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Strappy Heels may be sexy, but they can pose seriuos health risks, according to research. If giving up high heels is too much to ask for, take steps (excuse the pun) towards choosing a better fit. Trevor Prior, consultant podiatric surgeon with the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, doesn’t recommend that women wear high heel shoes, but he does offer these tips for making a smarter purchase:

1. Make sure the toe box is the shape of your foot (and not any narrower) and is 1cm longer than your big toe
2. The more padding the better - consider inserts
3. A strong strap over the arch of the foot can help stop the foot slipping forward and provide better support
4. How low can you go? Don’t choose heels higher than an inch
5. Stilettos do not provide enough support, so go for a wide or thick heel

A recent survey by the Gut Foundation found that only one in ten children currently has a high-fibre breakfast cereal or even one piece of fruit a day. And that’s not setting up good habits for later life, with two-thirds of adults and children surveyed already suffering abdominal symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation or pain. To get sufficient daily fibre, you need to eat at least three servings of veggies, two of fruit and a high-fibre breakfast cereal to keep your gut in shape and stave off future problems.