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Get reading to help you feel good about yourself…

1The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (£9.99, Harper

Paperbacks). Discover if money can really buy you happiness and feel inspired to make small but significant changes if you feel life is passing you by.

27 Simple Steps To Stop Emotional Eating by

Sally Baker and Liz Hogon (£14.99, paperback, Hammersmith Health Books). Eat in secret or

books to help retrain your brain

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Forget medicine! In a trial of 300 people with a tickly

cough, 60% of those who took theobromine, found in cocoa, for two weeks had reduced symptoms.

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In cold weather, protecting your eyes is as important as looking after your skin…

Do have a DigitaL Detox Staring at your phone reduces your blink rate, which can lead to dry eyes.Don’t skip fish Omega-3 in salmon and mackerel can give your overall eye health a boost.Don’t forget sunnies Even in winter you still need UV protection on a bright day. Do use eye Drops Preservative-free Hycosan Fresh (£8.99, Boots) contains natural ingredients to provide long-lasting moisture.

Do try massage Place a warm flannel over closed eyes and gently massage

upper eyelid for 5 to 10 seconds to push the oil in your tears around the eyes.Try a free eye health test at scopehealth care.co.uk

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Cervical screening... at homeRegular NHS smear tests have helped reduce cervical cancer by 7% each year. GynaeCheck is an at-home cervical screening kit for women 25+, developed alongside Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (jostrust.org.uk). It’s ideal to use if you can’t get an appointment or want peace of mind in between screenings. From £129, gynaehealth uk.comCure a cough

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when you’re bored, then feel guilty? Help deal with your emotional needs and develop a better relationship with food with seven simple techniques.

3Shut The duck up! by Pete Cohen and Bobby Cappuccio

(£15, paperback, Filament Publishing, shut-the-duck-up.com). Get the tools you need to stop negative self-talk that leaves you feeling worthless with the help of 50 easy-to-digest keys to success.

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