Contents Issue 41


Contents Health and lifestyle


6 Young at heart Len Goodman found national fame on the judging panel of Strictly Come Dancing. These days he’s inspiring people to live life to the full


9 Symptom checker: cold vs flu It’s the season for coughs, sneezes and sniffles. But how can you tell if you have a cold or the flu virus? Here’s a quick guide to winter bugs


14 Have a healthy pregnancy If you’re a mum-to-be, here are some of the things you should know about staying healthy while you’re expecting, including advice on medicines


17 Treating childhood ear pain It can be a worry when a child has earache or ear pain, but the good news is it’s not usually anything to worry about


20 Managing asthma this winter Many people say their asthma symptoms get worse when the weather gets colder. Here’s how to stay well, even when it's colder outside


23 What’s causing your sore throat? There are several health conditions that can make your throat sore – here are some of the most common and how you can treat them


24 How to manage back pain Back pain is very common and, in most cases, not caused by anything serious. Find out what you can do to help prevent and treat it


26 Stress-free Christmas Easy ways to stay relaxed when you feel stressed out during the festive season


30 Festive fare Looking for something different for Christmas this year? Why not try one of our recipes?


44 Stay active at home Sometimes – especially in cold weather – you don’t want to exercise outdoors or go to the gym. Here’s how to turn your home into a fitness studio


50 Men's health A quick look at two of the biggest events in the men’s health awareness campaigns calender: Movember and Decembeard


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32 Health news News and views from the world of health, including how an apple a day could help you stay healthy and live longer


35 Quiz Think you know everything about winter skincare? Try our quiz and find out


36 Family life Keep your family in good health with the latest health news. In this issue, why it could help children if they played outdoors on a regular basis


39 Beauty bonus What’s happening in the beauty world including a recipe to make your own hair mask and how to achieve the perfect cat-eye look for the festive season


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


47 What you need to know about indigestion and heartburn It’s the time of year for seasonal overindulgence, so here’s the lowdown on indigestion and heartburn and how to soothe them


48 Men's health news Keep up to date with health news for men. In this issue, why watching football could be good for your physical and emotional health – but only if your team wins


04 All About health


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