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Colds, coughs and aching muscles – flu season is here and don’t we all know it? Well Actually’s external expert, Katrina Cepinova reveals 5 immune boosting tips to see you through this winter and beyond

Our immunity is like our personal army of body guards. It continuously protects us and our body from any internal as well as external invaders.

The immune system’s job is not always visible for the most part; it functions quietly in the background by activating the so-called immune response, fighting infections, toxins and inflammations caused by pathogens like bacteria, parasites and viruses.

To avoid illnesses such as colds and flu, it is therefore very important to ensure that our immune system is strengthened and can respond efficiently.

Poor nutrition, environmental influences and lifestyle choices can weaken or compromise immunity. In a world where new infections such as the COVID 19 Virus are continually cropping up,

Daios Cove mixes inspiring high-energy fitness, with innovative anti-ageing, plus the occasional ‘wellness’ cocktail. Sign me up, says Sharon Walker

It wasn’t what I’d anticipated from a Greek island holiday. But I am now of an age when I will try almost anything promising to kickstart my metabolism and turn back the clock.

So I donned the woolly hat, gloves and socks – quite a look when you’re wearing a bikini – and stepped shivering into the swirling Arctic mists of the cryotherapy chamber.

I soon understood the need to keep your extremities covered, to avoid losing a toe to frostbite, as I watched the temperature gauge plummet, but when I emerged two minutes later – still in possession a full set of digits – I felt like a new woman.

I had signed up for the full body overhaul, Insight to Wellness package

As high-speed reboots go, it doesn’t

Will comfort eating put you in a happy & contented mood this winter? Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how and why comfort food can boost our mood

There is plenty of evidence to show that what we eat is linked to how we feel, but the relationship is sometimes complex.

It has also been shown that many health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and PMS are affected by mood and that, in some cases addressing what you eat can help manage them.

Mood and food can also be thought of as a two-way street, as either your mood dictates what you eat or what you eat (or don’t eat) influences your mood, which may be due to an insufficient intake of certain nutrients.

What about comfort eating?

Comfort eating is common in the winter as a way of people trying to boost their mood. A recent survey by wellness brand

This year has brought so many exciting changes – from the launch of the Social Health Network to the inaugural Social Health Awards (previously the WEGO Health Awards).

While the name may have undergone a rebrand, our hope of recognizing and honoring the thousands of patients and caregivers supporting the online health community remains the same. Our patient leaders constantly amaze us through their unique advocacy efforts. Supporting fellow patients and caregivers with the tools they need to be the best version of themselves is worth celebrating!

We are thrilled to recognize so many incredible patient leaders over the years, but what’s even more special is to witness the growth that has taken place within the patient leader community over the past decade. The passion that the thousands of our patient leaders, warriors, survivors, advocates, and influencers have is immeasurable.

We encourage you to check out all of

The Social Health Awards honor and recognize the efforts of patients and caregivers within their communities and at the industry level.

Our patient leaders constantly amaze us through their unique advocacy efforts. Supporting fellow patients and caregivers with the tools they need to be the best version of themselves is worth celebrating!

Our judges had an incredibly difficult task narrowing down all of these tremendous nominees. To determine the finalists, members of the online health community volunteered their time to sort through nominations to just 60 finalists. From there, our industry judges provided weighted scores to ultimately uncover the Social Health Awards winners.

And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for…

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Rookie of the Year

Winner: Jill King

Jill began experiencing chronic pain the month she graduated from high school. Her health continued to decline, and she became blind at 20 years old. Jill found the disabled community and, along

Robert, always Bob, DeMarco passed away recently – and we have all lost a true patient leader, a tireless advocate, researcher, and supporter for Alzheimer’s caregivers, a gifted author, and an inexhaustible speaker.

Bob never sought awards or recognition for his Alzheimer’s work, but his legions of followers made sure his dedication and far-reaching impact were noticed. He won multiple WEGO Health Awards with his Alzheimer’s Reading Room blog, Facebook page, and email group. Purely by word of mouth and the power of his remarkable content, he brought hope, light and a trove of practical advice to millions.

I am one of the luckiest of the millions – Bob lived in my hometown of Delray Beach, Florida. He moved to Delray Beach in 2003, leaving behind a powerhouse financial services career to become Alzheimer’s caregiver for his

The journey to begin advocacy can feel overwhelming. Many questions arise. How do I start? What do I say? Does anyone want to hear from me? We recently asked Social Health Network members to share their best first steps:

“Let’s talk advocacy. For many, taking the first step to openly talk about what they’re going through can be intimidating. What advice do you have for others who are looking to share their health story or become an advocate themselves?”

A few common themes emerged.

Tell your story

The way to begin a journey with advocacy is by telling your story. Start where it is comfortable. Talk to friends. Start a blog or vlog. Put words to the experiences you live with chronic illness. Your story will resonate with others facing similar challenges.

“Telling your story takes practice. Look on social media to see how others are doing it and start

The new Social Health Network (SHN) provides space to connect with other patient leaders. In August, we posted several prompts to the Social Health Network Facebook page to act as springboards for understanding one another and forming connections. Community members had many insights to share!

How summer heat affects them

One of the questions we asked was about surviving the summer heat: “We’re having never-ending summer here on the east coast of the United States. Does heat affect your health condition?” Overwhelmingly, the response was “yes!”

“Yes, very much, especially for my Lupus. Too hot can trigger a flare, so I have to stay cool.”

“Yes!!! My mast cell disease doesn’t allow for great temp control. The heat increases my chronic dehydration and affects the wear time of my ostomy bag.”

“Heat only affects CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) patients if they’re already experiencing ‘night sweats,’ which some have. Add on

Are your menopause symptoms impacting your daily life? From night sweats to low mood, Healthista finds out why exercise may be the solution you’re looking for

Menopause is a natural part of ageing that can have a huge impact on daily life and can often be difficult to come to terms with.

Presenting itself with various symptoms that can last from months to years, many women struggle with reducing the side effects and can often find themselves at a loss on what to do.

For this reason, Healthista spoke to Rachael Penrose, Trainer at F45 Paddington, who provides her top tips on why it helps to be physically proactive when managing both physical and mental menopause symptoms and why exercise could be the solution menopausal woman have been looking for.

many women struggle with reducing the side effects

#1 Exercise releases mood boosting endorphins

Menopause doesn’t just present itself