You know winter is upon us when the first thing you reach for in the morning is your sheepskin slippers and a hot cup of tea.  It is hard to get motivated, hard to get out and about and harder still to get that body moving. On top of this, although it is not widely talked about winter can also be a very dangerous time. So what can we do to stay well this winter? Holly Richardson investigates.

Dr Naomi Harris, a spokesperson for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, says it is great to stay active during the winter months but remember not to overdo it. Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, which increases the risk of heart attack for people with heart…