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Pick Issue 42 2019


Mum’s the


word Top tips for having a healthy pregnancy


Cold vs flu How to tell the difference between winter viruses


Festive stress Our guide to help keep you calm this Christmas


Back on form


What you can do to avoid and relieve back pain


For all your health needs


letter Editor’s Len Goodman


“Men should have their check-up every year”


Asthma Home fitness Indigestion Careway


The sleigh bells may not quite be ringing yet, but with the nights getting longer and the days getting shorter it won’t be long before the festive season comes around again. In this part of the world, Christmas is seen as a time of joy, giving, eating and drinking. But what if it isn’t for you? Christmas isn't always an easy time of year. And even if


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you’re the world’s biggest Santa fan, you’ve got to admit it can be pretty stressful, especially if you’re the person with the task of making it all go perfectly. These days there’s added pressure


from social media too, where everybody else looks like they’re having a more perfect Christmas than you are. So this year, if things have been a bit stressful in the past, try taking it easier.


We've gathered together some top tips on how to have a calmer Christmas, page 26. We have ideas to keep you nice and relaxed, including some easy mindfulness exercises that you can practise during your day. And when it starts getting too cold to venture outdoors, our home fitness


suggestions will help you stay active – even after having a big Christmas blow-out (page 44). Talking of which, if you get a little too enthusiastic with festive food and drink this year, you can learn all about indigestion and heartburn on page 47, including the remedies your local Careway pharmacist can tell you about that may help soothe the symptoms.


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All About health 03 Christine Until next time, stay warm – and stay healthy.


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