Expecting sniffles and coughs in the coming months? Only half of Brits say they feel healthy, and it’s a common belief that we get sick when the seasons change. But while colder weather and mingling indoors can make us vulnerable to viruses and bugs, being ill isn’t inevitable. How well you fight off the nasties will come down to the strength of your immune system.
‘This mighty system protects our health by resisting uninvited infections, plus maintaining order and balance in our bodies,’ explains immunologist (£14.99, HarperCollins).