How to stay healthy and happy over winter

When it gets colder and darker out, it’s important to look after your health and wellbeing. [Patient]( Hi {NAME},   With the long nights and cooler temperatures in winter, looking after yourself can become a challenge. It’s easy to rely on unhealthy comfort foods and to exercise less, even if you’re normally active.   However, cold weather can also make some health problems worse. It can even lead to complications, especially if you are 65 or older or have a long-term health condition. It’s also important to take care of your health when illnesses such as colds and flu are around. Luckily, from wrapping up warm and eating well to heating your home properly, there are plenty of ways to stay healthy.   Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, Clinical Director at Patient [COVID-19 Vaccine Response - Antibody Blood Test]( [COVID-19 Vaccine Response - Antibody Blood Test]( [Tired this winter? Here's how to boost your energy levels.]( [Tired in winter? Here's how to boost your energy levels]( Often, the shorter days, dismal weather and changes to the way we eat and sleep mean we feel groggy and tired in winter. [Read more]( [How to comfort eat healthily in winter]( [How to comfort eat healthily in winter]( [Can zinc supplements protect against coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19?]( [Can zinc supplements protect against coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19?]( [How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter](   [How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter](  [How to protect your heart during the winter](   [How to protect your heart during the winter]( [Should you wear a face mask if you have a cold this winter?](   [Should you wear a face mask if you have a cold this winter?]( Wearing a face mask has become common practice for many of us throughout the pandemic. But could keeping our masks on help us stay well? [Read more]( Follow our latest health tips and discussions [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.    You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletter. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](. [Terms & Conditions]( [Privacy Policy]( [Feedback]( [Login](