5 expert-backed ways to bolster your immune system, as we approach cold and flu season

There's no guarantee you will keep sickness at bay but experts say lifestyle tweaks can help to stack the odds in your favour 

Diet and self-care can help to battle seasonal health issues. 

Autumn can be a challenging time for our immune systems, with countless bugs doing the rounds and cooler temperatures meaning we’re indoors more, making it easier for germs to spread.

Busy schedules can also increase stress, which doesn’t help matters, and can quickly zap us of the energy we need to get through the day, without having to rely on a steady stream of pumpkin spice lattes.