Health

Bringing up Britain

Tonight, 20:00, Radio 4

Mariella and her guests share their thoughts this week on the best way of breaking bad news to children.

Do we tell our children too much, even treat them as 'best friends' at times to the detriment of their emotional well-being?

• Radio 4: Bringing up Britain
• BBC Health: Child development
• Family matters

Anger management

Everyone feels their anger is justified, but for some people it can become a problem that needs to be addressed.

Recognise the reasons that make you angry, and ways to deal with your frustrations.

• BBC Health: Anger management
• Coping with stress
• Negative thoughts
• Relaxation techniques
• Mental health

Are you fitter than a pensioner?

Thursday, 20:00, BBC Three

Unhealthy young Brits are immersed into the world of super-fit, health-obsessed old age pensioners living in 'active retirement communities' in America.

• BBC Three: Are you fitter than a pensioner?
• Blog: How the show changed Louise's life
• BBC Health: Healthy living

Managing migraine

A recent report suggests that a genetic defect could be the cause of migraines. It's a distressing condition, causing an estimated 190,000 attacks every day in the UK.

We look at the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

• BBC Health: Migraine
• BBC News: Genetic defect 'causes migraines'