Welcome ...to the summer issue of Inspire! We hope this magazine brightens up your day somewhat after all, we need a bit of cheering up. But thankfully the sun is out (more often), the days are longer and summer really is on its way. While most of us are hoping for some sunshine soon, for others with arthritis the warmer weather can exacerbate their symptoms. We look at how to beat the heat and help your joints if they feel swollen, as well as how to get your daily dose of vitamin D safely. Elsewhere, we take a look at dance fitness, and how you can get moving with some easy dance routines. Plus, weve got a great roundup of your top tips for living with arthritis. Enjoy the magazine, Click the images to read about this issues contributors KEEP IN TOUCH! Tracey Lattimore, Editor Facebook f Logo Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook f Logo Stay up to date with Versus Arthritiss latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up via the Versus Arthritis website CMYK / .ai GEORGINA WINTERSGILL is a health journalist who lives with her husband, two daughters and kittens. WHAT HELPS YOU STAY POSITIVE? A sunny day. A walk in the park. A spontaneous cuddle from one of the children. Watching our eight-month-old kittens discover the world. GEORGINA MARIC is a freelance health and lifestyle journalist, editor of Your Business and Jobs & Careers, and mum to Saskia and Max. WHAT HELPS YOU STAY POSITIVE? As soon as Ive done any form of exercise, I feel better even if its just a short walk round the garden. VICTORIA GOLDMAN is a freelance journalist who specialises in health and medicine, and is married with two boys. WHAT HELPS YOU STAY POSITIVE? Watching sunshine through the trees, and seeing tiny buds sprouting on the lavender bush in the garden.