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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 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.

Keep warm, keep well

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

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.

Very cold weather

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

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.

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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 the flu, the symptoms, remedies and who needs the flu jab.

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 advice from the experts.

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