Contents Issue 38


Contents Health and lifestyle


6 A family affair Rheumatoid arthritis affects several close members of Jo Whiley’s family. We asked the TV presenter and radio DJ to share her experiences


8 Your guide to coughs, colds and flu There’s a good chance that you or a member of your family will come down with a winter virus this season. Here’s what you should know


13 How to handle a tummy bug Gastroenteritis – or stomach flu – can be very unpleasant, and one of the viruses that causes it often strikes during the winter


16 Living in pain Pain affects millions of people in the UK every day. We look at some of the common conditions that cause it – and how you can help manage it


19 How to combat feeling low Many people find their mood drops when the clocks go back. If you’re one of them, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD)


22 How to manage thrush and cystitis


Top tips on relieving the symptoms of two common infections: thrush and cystitis


26 All the trimmings Not in the mood for a turkey this Christmas? Try our Beef Wellington recipe


32 Tips for new parents Our guide to some of the health problems that affect babies, including teething, colic, nappy rash, cradle cap and diarrhoea and vomiting


36 Your guide to bladder weakness If you're one of the millions of people who experience urinary continence, our guide may help


40 Five ways to keep your smile healthy Keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling great with tips from our guest dentist, Dr Yasmin Shakarchy


46 Exercises for your joints Staying active can help keep joint problems at bay – here’s what you could do


50 Male cancer signs and symptoms Essential facts about three male cancers: prostate, testicular and penile cancer


04 All About health Regulars


20 What you need to know about insomnia We tackle frequently asked questions about persistent sleep problems


25 Quiz Will you eat and drink too much over the festive season? Try our quiz to find out how many facts you know about overindulging


28 Health news News and views from


the world of health, including recommendations from government


experts on how best to treat a cough


34 Family life Keep your family in good health with


the latest health news. In this issue, what you should know about


oily fish during pregnancy


38 Beauty bonus What’s happening in the beauty world including new make-up trends for autumn and how much women spend on facial skincare


42 Later life All the latest health and wellbeing news for those in their golden years


48 Men's health news Keep up to date with health news for men. In this issue, which should you wear to boost your fertility? Briefs or boxers? And also, why men recover faster from flu


eating


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