As the festive season fast approaches and many of us will get together with loved ones to eat, drink and be merry, it’s not surprising that Thames Water (the UK’s largest water services company) is campaigning for us to not further feed the fatberg crisis here in the UK this Christmas. So you may be asking yourself “what can I do to help this winter?”.

In times like these, when COVID-19 is still very much rife and flu mainly strikes during the winter, it’s more important than ever to make sure you give your immune system the support it needs. Our resident content writer & blogger Mark looks at how to give yourself optimum immune support this winter, using a selection of some of our most popular natural & alternative remedies that may help to fight a cold & flu virus.

If you’re one of those individuals who took up running at the height of lockdown and are still continuing to do so, then give yourself a massive pat on the back for maintaining a regular fitness regime even during the dark & cold days that now occupy November.

However, is running really all we need to do to stay in shape or is there more we should be doing to challenge our bodies and get better results?

Climate change is once again dominating the media airwaves right now, and rightly so. In the wake of world leaders coming together for the recent Cop26 summit in Glasgow, it is evident now that what we all choose to do in the present will determine what sort of a world our children and their children will live in for the years to come.

It may feel as if you're losing your zest for life when the days get shorter and the weather becomes colder during the winter. But don’t worry as you’re not alone!

A reduction in sunlight during winter often disrupts our bodies internal clock, which leads to a drop in serotonin (a neurotransmitter that affects mood) levels. This may lead to further feelings of depression.