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EASE THE STRESS: Experiencing pre-exam jitters is normal, however feeling tense before sitting an exam can have a negative effect on performance. 

Rescue Remedy is a blend of Bach flower essences that may be useful on exam day and during the last few weeks of study to help students relax and stay focused.

It comes in a range of products, including pastilles and gum, prices from €5.95, and can be slipped into a pencil case to take as needed.

A survey conducted ahead of Rescue’s exam campaign for 2016 “Relax, You’ve Got This!” found 82% of students stress about exams and 45% chose “cram coming up to exams” as the best way to describe their study patterns.

Stress management expert Neil Shah advises students to “have regular breaks and schedule time to do the things you enjoy.”; www.rescueremedy.co.uk

RID THE RASH: TV3’s Aisling O’Loughlin, who has just welcomed her third boy into the world, recently launched new CaldeSpray 100ml for nappy rash.

CaldeSpray is a zinc oxide milk spray which forms a protective barrier against wetness and protects against nappy rash, now available in pharmacies and supermarkets, €9.99; www.clonmedica.ie/

TACKLING TREATS: Safefood is urging parents to redouble their efforts to reduce unhealthy treat foods in their children’s diets and has created a number of resources with advice on changing habits which are available at www.safefood.eu.

Research published last week indicated that more than 40% of parents give their children treats like crisps, chocolate and sweets at least once a day.

Among the parents surveyed, the most popular ways to cut back on treats were weekends only (30%); buying smaller-sized treats (23%), and restricting treats to every other day (23%).

YOUNG READERS: There’s something for every little reader at the International Literature Festival Dublin, which begins tomorrow.

Free events include the chance to pay a visit to The Book Doctor at The Ark this Sunday, while St Patrick’s Park and will play host to a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth with various outdoor events on Saturday May 28.

More details and tickets are available at www.ilfdublin.com