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CNA
3 days ago
- Health
- CNA
Singapore to study how widespread food allergies are among children
SINGAPORE: Ms Amanda Chan's son Corey was about four months old when she learnt that he had food allergies, setting off an "incredibly tough" first year of his life. "Three meals a day became a bit of a traumatic experience, because at that point, he couldn't speak. So anything I put in his mouth, I didn't know whether I was going to be harming him," said Ms Chan. Corey, now 10, has been allergic to eggs, dairy, peanuts and dust mites since infancy. In the early years, the lack of awareness and information on food allergies in the local context was a challenge for Ms Chan. "We didn't understand that food allergy could actually be airborne. And even though he was not eating solids, he was still reacting," she said. A new clinical study announced on Thursday (Jun 26) aims to answer questions about the prevalence and impact of food allergies among children in Singapore. This comes amid a steady rise in paediatric food allergy cases seen at clinics under the National University Hospital (NUH) and KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH). The four-year study is led by NUH and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, in collaboration with KKH, National University Polyclinics (NUP) and NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Named the Singapore Food Allergy Story, it is the first and largest study to provide a holistic overview of the burden of food allergies in Singapore, according to a media release by the health institutions. Common allergens in the clinic cases seen at NUH and KKH include eggs, milk and peanuts in younger children, and shellfish in adolescents and young adults. Food allergies have no definitive cure apart from natural outgrowing, and those caring for children with food allergies may face challenges like anxiety, hypervigilance and stress, according to the release. On the ground, NUH and KKH have reported more emergency department visits for childhood anaphylaxis between 2015 and 2022, driven mainly by an increase in visits for food-related anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis refers to a severe and immediate allergic reaction, with symptoms that can affect breathing and blood circulation. The increase in emergency department visits has not translated into a rise in severe anaphylaxis, shock or high dependency admissions, said the study's lead principal investigator, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Tham. At NUH and KKH, the number of food allergy evaluations carried out on children has also risen by 60 per cent from 2022 to 2024. While this may reflect increasing awareness and concern among parents, it potentially highlights food allergy as an emerging condition in Singapore, said the health institutions. There is no formal data showing a rise in the prevalence of childhood food allergies in Singapore at this time, hence the need for the study, said Asst Prof Tham, who is a senior consultant in paediatrics at NUH. Food allergy prevalence is rising worldwide in developed countries, and while historically thought to be uncommon in Asia, this is based on outdated data from 10 to 15 years ago, she added. One possible cause is the adoption of more westernised lifestyles and diets. Dietary changes and changes in the environment can increase the risk of allergies, said Asst Prof Tham. Other factors are more awareness around food allergies and changing severity around them, prompting parents to seek medical intervention, she said. There is also scientific evidence that lower exposure to bacteria and germs can be a contributory factor, said Dr Chong Kok Wee, the study's co-investigator and senior consultant in paediatric medicine at KKH. Aside from prevalence, the Singapore study also aims to determine the impact of childhood food allergies on nutrition, growth, metabolism and mental health, and gain insights on the social and economic burden of food allergies. "Our goal is to create a safer environment for children with food allergies, enabling them to reach their fullest potential at school and work. "Additionally, we aim to improve mental health and overall well-being, especially for older children and adolescents," said Asst Prof Tham. In the first phase of the study, which started this February, at least 2,000 parents and caregivers of children aged one to two years will be given questionnaires during their routine visits to NUP polyclinics. Those reporting possible allergic reactions to food will be referred to NUH or KKH for further evaluation. The second phase, starting in July, will involve about 400 children and adolescents aged up to 18 who have diagnosed allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts and shellfish. They will participate in questionnaires, growth and nutritional assessments, and blood and stool collection. Findings from the study are expected to inform future guidelines and educational materials on nutrition, dietary management and mental health support for affected families. Studies in other places have found that food allergies are on the rise among children. In Asia, data from South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong show that the incidence of childhood anaphylaxis has risen.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
'I avoided food courts': Mum hopeful that new study on kids' food allergies will create greater awareness , Singapore News
You are spoilt for choice when you visit food courts. But for 10-year-old Corey Yong it was different — it was impossible for him to eat there due to his egg allergy. It was so severe that the mere presence of egg proteins in the surrounding environment would trigger symptoms like hives and swelling, meaning that he could not even walk past food courts or restaurants that cooked eggs. Corey was diagnosed with allergies to eggs, dairy, peanuts and dust mites when he was just six months old, after an allergist recommended taking a skin prick test. His mother, Amanda Chan, recounted the "traumatic" period prior to the skin prick test, where he was stuck in a "vicious cycle" of flaring up and being given antihistamines as paediatricians were unable to pinpoint the cause of his symptoms. "It was invisible and we didn't know what was happening," the 45-year-old mother told AsiaOne, adding that she felt guilty for not being able to protect her son from such reactions. Corey's case is among the increasing number of paediatric food allergy cases according to National University Hospital (NUH) and KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), with the number of day therapy sessions performed in children rising by 60 per cent in just two years. Common allergens in younger children include eggs, milk, and peanuts, while shellfish allergies are more common in adolescents and young adults, said NUH and KKH. To address this issue, the Singapore Food Allergy Study, a two-phase project spanning over four years, will determine the prevalence and impact of food allergies in Singaporean children. Led by clinicians and researchers from NUH and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), the study will involve over 2,000 children and is the first study to evaluate the social and economic impacts of food allergies — in addition to the health impacts such as nutrition and growth. The first phase began in February, with caregivers of children aged 12 to 24 months surveyed regarding possible allergic reactions to food. At a media event on Thursday (June 26), Associate Professor Elizabeth Tham, Lead Principal Investigator, shared that there have been 549 participants in the first phase, as of mid-June. From the current pool of participants, 79 children were found to have food allergies. The second phase, beginning in July, aims to study around 400 children aged 18 and under, with diagnosed allergies to milk, egg, peanut and shellfish for a minimum of six months. "Our goal is to create a safer environment for children with food allergies, enabling them to reach their fullest potential at school and work. Additionally, we aim to improve mental health and overall well-being, especially for older children and adolescents," said Assoc Prof Tham. 'Early years were really isolating' Because of Corey's severe food allergies, mealtimes became a major stressor for Amanda and her family. They cut down on eating out for fear of causing an allergic reaction in Corey. His 12-year-old brother is allergy-free. "The early years were really isolating," Chan, a stay-at-home mother said, adding that family dinners had to be "smaller and less frequent". They "adhered to a strict avoidance of environments that could risk him having a reaction", such as indoor restaurants and air-conditioned places where the air was recirculated. Going out with family and friends became "incredibly tough" and involved "a very tedious process of researching, calling the restaurants... talking to chefs, if they were willing to talk to me to make sure that they were able to make him foods that were safe for him". In some cases, restaurant staff even told her to "eat at (your) own risk". 'Any sort of desensitisation is better than zero' Chan and her family have adjusted their eating and living habits accordingly to ensure that Corey's allergies are manageable. After his diagnosis, Chan made a huge overhaul to her kitchen and removed all products containing Corey's allergens. She also opted for vegan alternatives when possible, such as vegan cheese and an egg-free mayonnaise. Birthday celebrations for Corey are also not an issue now, with allergen-free cakes for him and his family to enjoy together. Over the years, she has also taught Corey to read food labels, so that he can be more independent in finding food that he can eat. "His severe allergic reactions have become a lot lesser," she added, noting that it is much easier to manage his symptoms now that he is older and able to signal any discomfort so that his allergic reactions can be arrested as early as possible, "through the administration of the antihistamines or the EpiPen or heading straight to the hospital". Corey has been undergoing oral immunotherapy for the past four years, though there has been "limited success" due to the severity of his allergies. However, there has been a relative improvement in his egg allergy and Chan was able to reintroduce eggs into the family's kitchen around two years ago. Though he still is unable to consume eggs, she is happy to see some progress. "Any sort of desensitisation is better than zero. Whatever little we can achieve, it'll protect him when we are out," she said, adding that he has been "quite a trooper" throughout the oral immunotherapy process. Chan is also the founder of the Singapore Parents of Eczema and Allergy Kids, and hopes that the study will yield more updated national statistics so that there will be "better outcomes for say, oral immunotherapy", and that there will be greater access to information that will help children facing food allergies. Speaking at the briefing, Dr Chong Kok Wee, Head and Senior Consultant, Allergy Service, Department of Paediatric Medicine, KKH, said that the outgrowing trend for food allergies depends on the type of allergen. For milk and eggs, "about 60 to 80 per cent" of children are able to outgrow their allergies by the age of six. For peanuts and shellfish on the other hand, outgrowing rates are much lower, with "about 80 to 90 per cent" children having allergies that "will persist into adulthood". Food allergies involve the immune system and may result in life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis. Other reactions include rashes, abdominal pain and shortness of breath. [[nid:719324]]
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
'Like a bunch of cockies standing around': TV farmers reunite in a long goodbye
Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month. Well, we are finally up to the Farmer Wants a Wife reunion, and after an hour and 40 minutes of blank stares, I felt like breaking up too. Before we begin the excruciatingly slow chats on the couch, all the boys march down the driveway and have a coldie and super awkward chat. Farmer Jack says he's "grown as a person" - but apparently not in height. Farmer Jarrad is wearing a 'I love James Blundell' T-shirt. Just kidding. They were undies. The boys stand together, and while Jack eyes farmers Corey and Thomas (hoping he will be that tall when he grows up), they all talk in code about where their relationships are up to. It's much like a bunch of cockies standing around boasting about their prices at the yards without actually giving the price per head. Thomas is the first to plonk on the couch. For the next 10 minutes, I feel like I have stumbled into a private counselling session, and his counsellor wants to focus on how crap he is in relationships. We have to hear all about Claire and the texting scandal again, and everyone acts shocked about it, especially Jarrad, who nearly wets his pants with horror. Thomas mans up - and lets Claire take all the blame. When he talks about ending up with Clarette, Thomas sounds like the underbidder at a bull sale. We hear how Clarette stayed at the farm for a few weeks. My favourite part of the night was hearing that Thomas' mum kept calling Clarette 'Claire'. I kept wishing for Nat to make the same mistake. Clarette is still demanding a house at the coast. This is pretty much how the convo went: Thomas: do you want to get married or build a house first? Clarette: I hate your guts, so build me a house first. Thomas: I love you Claire, I mean Clarette. Clarette: I'm getting new fancy eyebrows. They're still together, and when he says that he's 'lucky she is so forgiving', she has the look of a ewe that just got a mouthful of drench. Farmer Corey is second up on the couch and appears to still be coming to terms with the idea of a long distance relationship. Nat wastes no time getting into the juicy bit: the much-discussed "moving to the farm" saga. Despite clearly being allergic to long distance, Farmer Corey picked Keeley - the charming Victorian optometrist with an annoying work contract that is in the way of her instant relocation to Biloela, Qld. Farmer Corey said this delay "would kill me", however, he defied the odds and is still with us. They decided to give long-distance a red-hot go anyway, which Farmer Corey describes as "very tough". Now it's slowly dawning on Keeley that she might have to hang up the optometry tools and relocate to Biloela sooner than planned before he gives up and marries a hay bale. Throughout the recap, Farmer Corey and Nat repeat the phrase "this is exactly what you didn't want". We get it, guys. Eventually, Keeley joins him on the couch, confirming they are "still very much together" and "madly in love". When asked, ONCE AGAIN, when she's moving to Biloela, Keeley performs a dazzling verbal tap dance routine, expertly avoiding anything resembling a commitment. But fear not! Farmer Corey confidently tells us he's found a wife in Keeley... just not a geographically present one. It's time for Jack to climb up in his high chair and have a chat. We hear how he and Sarah got matching flannies and hung out on the farm. She had to return to Cairns to do some stuff (babysitting, no doubt), so ominous music starts to play. He grimaces as she walks down the stairs just like you smile at an agent you no longer use when you pass them at the saleyards. Sarah launches into complaints about his communication, and it's frostier than a toilet seat in Oberon. But alas - it's all fine. They were just pretending - kindergarten kids are such tricksters these days. Farmer Jarrad and his hat make their way to the couch. Honestly, it feels like we saw him back in the stone age, because he left the experience early days, choosing Chloe as his one and only. Apparently, Farmer Jarrad is a very busy man, which mostly translates to "good luck catching me off-camera". Chloe quickly discovered he was harder to pin down than a runaway sheep once the cameras stopped rolling. Chloe arrives on the couch and they look like a regular, happy couple until Nat hits them with the dreaded, "I almost forgot to ask, are you guys still together?" "No, unfortunately we're not," Chloe says. Apparently, their lives are on different paths at the moment, but Chloe leaves the door open for a relationship with Farmer Jarrad down the track. Sort of. Farmer Tom is the last one on the couch, and seriously, it's like 11pm. Farmer Corey's eyes, like ours, have been getting more bloodshot as the night wears on. Farmer Tom reckons he rushed into it with Georgie, and dramatic music starts to play, like Vin Diesel is about to burst into the room. Turns out they are together, but instead of moving straight in, she is thinking about buying a house in nearby Wagga. He reckons he's going to propose soon - I reckon I'm going to topple over from sleep deprivation soon. But we all make it. The happy couples slow dance in the dark, and a huge opportunity was missed to ask Farmer Jarrad to sing a song specially composed for this occasion. It would go a little like this: Something you will never know, is I'd never seen a sheep until a month ago. Thomas went completely barmy and met his love Claire for a chicken parmy. Farmer Jack is literally five He's just learned how to use a fork and knife. Giraffes are Farmer Tom's fave And Corey got shat on in a cave. I reckon James Blundell will be releasing it within a month.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
A simple hack can help to cool down your home in hot weather – it's completely free and only takes seconds
THE UK is hot right now and if you're looking for ways to survive the soaring temperatures, a simple step can keep your home cool. You won't have to spend a single penny to make your space more comfortable in the sweltering heat. 2 A simple step can help you beat the heat this summer (stock image) Credit: Getty With the UK staring down the barrel of a potentially scorching summer, many of Brits are looking for ways to keep cool. There has even been a spike in Google searches for heatstroke signs and treatments this month. Corey Sims at CSDB has revealed some simple and practical tips to beat the heat, without breaking the bank. One of his hacks involves freezing your bed sheets and pyjamas for a cool night's sleep. However, another lesser known step can also be taken to stay refreshed in the summer heat. Corey recommended sourcing a plastic spray bottle and filling it with cold water. And while everyone knows that this can be used to spray yourself directly in order to cool down, you can also use it to lower the temperature of your home. You can spray your curtains to create a budget-friendly cooling effect in a room. "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. Watch Dyson's Hot+Cool air-purifying fan in action – including 'sleep' mode "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers. And the expert shared an additional tip that will help you survive the rest of the summer. If you keep your spray bottle of water refigerated for the upcoming weeks, you can guarantee a cool home until September. "One great idea is to fill multiple spray bottles with water and store them in the fridge, so they are ready when needed," he said. The expert revealed other steps you can take to keep your home cool this summer. He recommended close your windows and blinds during the hottest part of the day. "Just as cold air enters your home through windows in winter, hot air does the same in summer," the pro explained. "Keep them closed during the day to block out heat. Open them early in the morning and at night to let in cooler air." He also advised against using your oven in the hot weather, instead opting for no-cook meals like salads and sandwiches to keep your kitchen cool. "This is a perfect excuse for a BBQ to keep the heat outside your home," the expert pointed out. "Using an oven at operating temperatures for any amount of time is reported to raise the temperature in your home by five degrees. "This could contribute to heat exhaustion if your home is already hot. "Picky bits on a hot day are another brilliant go-to for dinner."
The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
A simple hack can help to cool down your home in hot weather – it's completely free and only takes seconds
THE UK is hot right now and if you're looking for ways to survive the soaring temperatures, a simple step can keep your home cool. You won't have to spend a single penny to make your space more comfortable in the sweltering heat. Advertisement 2 A simple step can help you beat the heat this summer (stock image) Credit: Getty With the UK staring down the barrel of a potentially scorching summer, many of Brits are looking for ways to keep cool. There has even been a spike in Google searches for heatstroke signs and treatments this month. Corey Sims at One of his hacks involves freezing your bed sheets and pyjamas for a cool night's sleep. Advertisement Read More On Life Hacks However, another lesser known step can also be taken to stay refreshed in the summer heat. Corey recommended sourcing a plastic spray bottle and filling it with cold water. And while everyone knows that this can be used to spray yourself directly in order to cool down, you can also use it to lower the temperature of your home. You can spray your curtains to create a budget-friendly cooling effect in a room. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. Watch Dyson's Hot+Cool air-purifying fan in action – including 'sleep' mode "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers. Advertisement And the expert shared an additional tip that will help you survive the rest of the summer. If you keep your spray bottle of water refigerated for the upcoming weeks, you can guarantee a cool home until September. "One great idea is to fill multiple spray bottles with water and store them in the fridge, so they are ready when needed," he said. The expert revealed other steps you can take to keep your home cool this summer. Advertisement He recommended close your windows and blinds during the hottest part of the day. "Just as cold air enters your home through windows in winter, hot air does the same in summer," the pro explained. "Keep them closed during the day to block out heat. Open them early in the morning and at night to let in cooler air." He also advised against using your oven in the hot weather, instead opting for no-cook meals like salads and sandwiches to keep your kitchen cool. Advertisement "This is a perfect excuse for a BBQ to keep the heat outside your home," the expert pointed out. "Using an oven at operating temperatures for any amount of time is reported to raise the temperature in your home by five degrees. "This could contribute to heat exhaustion if your home is already hot. "Picky bits on a hot day are another brilliant go-to for dinner." Advertisement 2 Spraying your curtains with water can help to have a cooling effect when you open your window (stock image) Credit: Getty
