Welcome Hello... ...and welcome to the feature-packed winter issue of Inspire. Its amazing how quickly the seasons change, and our thoughts are already turning to hearty roasts, cosy nights in and crisp winter walks. If you enjoy cooking, try the roasted winter-veg recipes theyre so simple, yet so tasty! Meanwhile, if you find it hard to remember things or experience brain fog, our feature on boosting your memory might help. Take a look at our mind-sharpening tips. Elsewhere, weve got a great article on why oily fish is good for your joints, and a focus on hip replacements and thumb arthritis in response to your requests for more health features. Enjoy the magazine! Keep in touCh! Click the images to read about this issues contributors Facebook f Logo Stay up to date with Arthritis Cares latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, email webmaster@arthritiscare. org.uk or sign up via the website here Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook f Logo CMYK / .ai Tracey Lattimore, Editor Hazel Stabler created our illustrations on page 22. Although she studied English and creative writing, her true passion lies with art, illustration and design. best pick-me-up? An old movie with a really big mug of something steaming hot. Theres something about diving into an old film that really clears the senses. cLAiRe LAveLLe is a freelance health and parenting journalist. Shes also mum to five-year-old Amelia, who keeps her well and truly on her toes. best pick-me-up? Mine would be a walk. Any time of day, any weather pull on your boots and get going. Everything feels better after a walk! Sarah Juggins is a freelance journalist specialising in sports, health and fitness. When shes not writing about sports, shes either watching them or doing them. best pick-me-up? Either a yoga session after a busy day to help me switch off, or a meal with friends in my house so we can all be as noisy as we like.