Dr Hilary's winter health tips
All this week Dr Hilary Jones will be giving us all the tips we need to stay safe and healthy this winter.
Slips and falls are one of the main reasons we may end up in A&E over the winter. Wet and icy conditions are one factor but we also get more wobbly with age. On average we loose 30 percent of our balance by the time we're 60.
From November to February cases of carbon monoxide poisoning across the country rise. One in ten adults have been affected in some form. The gas is a silent killer that you can't see smell or taste and yet it's a winter health hazard that's totally preventable.
At this time of year hospital admissions for asthma attacks peak, so Hilary brings us some advice for dealing with the condition as the temperatures plummet.
With the cold and flu season upon us, Dr Hilary shares some simple tips on how to beat the coughs and sneezes!
As well as avoiding the sniffles when it's cold, surprisingly, staying hydrated is another problem at this time of year. It's as easy to become dehydrated in the winter as it is in the summer. Dry skin and chapped lips are just some of the symptoms.
As we prepare for Christmas party season, Dr Hilary has some advice on Winter health and alcohol.
As temperatures drop, circulation problems can be a real pain during the Winter months, Dr Hilary has some suggestions on how to keep the blood flowing.