Cold & Flu

Smoothies can help you reach your five-a-day in no time. And while there aren’t many rules as to what you should put in your blender, there are recipes you can follow that are designed to contribute to normal function of your immune function. We’ve listed a few of these below. But first, why are smoothies so effective? Why you should drink more smoothies Smoothies can help you explore new fruits...

The common cold - a timeline of symptoms  Are you showing signs of a cold and keen to know what’s coming? Or have you been battling a cold for a while and are desperate to know if the end is in sight? Our timeline of...

Coughing can be annoying, uncomfortable and even distressing. If you’re experiencing a new or ongoing cough – it helps to know what might be causing it. What is coughing? Coughing is a natural reflex. We all do it – it’s the body’s way of getting...

We’ve all had a cough at some point. Although most coughs are not a sign of something serious, excess coughing is uncomfortable and can make us feel miserable. There are several different types of cough – which fall broadly into the following categories: Chesty cough,...

Frustrating as it may be, there is still no cure for the common cold. Each year in the UK, adults have between two and four colds a year. With each cold lasting up to two weeks, that’s potentially a lot of time spent under the...

If you, your partner or your kids are suffering through sleepless nights because of an uncontrollable cough, don’t despair. There are many ways you can help a sore throat. First things first, what can cause night time coughing? Coughing is your body’s natural way of...

If you live with somebody who has been showing symptoms of COVID-19, giving your house a good clean is one of the best things you can do to keep you and the rest of your family safe. Read our guide below to see how you...

Getting informed about coronavirus is the first step to staying safe. Here’s some advice on how to avoid getting coronavirus and what to do if you think you have it. What is coronavirus? Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that affect the respiratory system,...

Most of us come down with cold or flu viruses at some point during the year. Find out everything you need to know about managing the winter lurgy Written by Charlotte Haigh on January 22, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Gio Miletto on January 30, 2019 You have...

If your nose seems to be constantly running and you keep sneezing, you may be wondering whether you’re experiencing hay fever. Hay fever affects up to 1 in 5 people during their lives1, so it could be that you have more than the common cold....

Most of us will have at least one cold every year, but there are ways to cut your risk of colds, coughs and sneezes. We’ve gathered the latest research and expert advice to help protect you from the common cold – and clear it quickly...

Just like the common cold, flu is spread by coughs and sneezes, but it is caused by different viruses and is much more serious – around 600 people die every year from complications, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Take our quiz, answering ‘yes’ or ‘no’...