Health

Cold, flu and swine flu

It's the season for sneezing, with more than 200 different viruses that cause colds spreading round the population.

We look at how they're transmitted, protecting yourself and when to decide if it's something more than a common cold, and you've got a dose of flu.

• BBC Health: Common cold
• Colds and flu in children
• Flu
• Swine flu

Anger management

Tempers can fray over the festive season, but by recognising the reasons that make you angry, you can find ways to deal with your frustrations.

• BBC Health: Anger management
• Coping with stress
• Negative thoughts
• Relaxation techniques
• Mental health

Holiday health

'Tis the season to be jolly, and if you've overdone it and are feeling the effects, help is at hand.

If you've eaten too much and have an attack of indigestion, or are suffering from a hangover after the Christmas festivities, we've advice to get you through.

• BBC Health: Indigestion
• Hangovers

Sexually transmitted infections

Protect yourself against the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) this festive season.

• BBC Health: Sexual health
• Chlamydia
• Genital herpes
• Gonorrhoea
• Sexual health screening
• BBC News: UK has 480,000 new sex infections