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Beat the winter blues

If the dark days of winter make you feel down, don’t despair. These 10 tips will help you to avoid the winter blues.

Flu and the flu vaccine

Your guide to flu symptoms and the flu vaccine, including who should get the jab this winter.

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10 myths about flu

Find out the common myths about flu and the flu vaccination, and the truth behind them.

Preventing colds and flu

Can vitamin C or echinacea stop you getting a cold? The truth behind some common beliefs.

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Five ways to stay healthy this winter

It may be cold outside but winter needn't be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family.

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Winter health risks

Find out how to protect yourself against the season’s biggest ailments including norovirus, sore throat and cold sores.

Keep warm, keep well

Advice on the financial benefits available to keep your family warm and well over the winter.

Running in the cold

Don't let cold weather put you off running. Use these tips to stay on track in winter.

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Avoid winter weight gain

Many of us get heavier as the days get colder. Here’s how to combat winter weight gain and remain slim for spring.

Very cold weather

How to keep warm and look after vulnerable people if the weather turns extremely cold.

Asthma in the cold

Find out how cold weather affects asthma symptoms, and get five tips to manage your asthma when temperatures plummet.

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Video: the facts about coughs

A GP describes the different types of cough and how to treat them.

Carbon monoxide poisoning

How to spot symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and make sure your home is safe from this lethal gas.

Exercising in winter

Boost your mood and stay in shape with our winter exercise advice.

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How to deal with colds and flu

How to look after yourself if you get a cold, cough or flu, and when to make an appointment to see your GP.

How to recognise the winter blues

One in 15 Britons suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter depression), but how do you recognise and beat it?

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Self Care Week 2011

Find out about Self Care Week 2011, including what's happening around the country to promote and explain the benefits of self care

Catch it, Bin it, Kill it

Find out how easily flu viruses are passed on and learn the simple measures that will prevent them spreading.

Norovirus

The norovirus group of viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the UK. Find out more about the symptoms and how to prevent infection.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics cannot treat colds. Get the facts and learn more about the new antibiotic awareness campaign.

Living with depression

Get tips on coping with depression, including advice from experts, real-life stories and self-help

Colds and flu

The difference between a cold and flu, symptoms, remedies and who needs to have the flu jab

5 A DAY meal planner

5 A DAY meal planner

Create a meal planner and shopping list to make sure you get your five a day.

Lift your mood video wall

Lift your mood: real-life video wall

See how others improve their mental health and wellbeing, and get expert advice.

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