I'M thinking of taking up running but my sister says I'm too old and my knees won't hold up. I'm 52 – is it too late?

It's never too late to take up exercise, and running is particular beneficial to health and wellbeing.

In fact, running can improve leg and knee joints.

Don't overdo it at the beginning, it’s easy to get demoralised and give up. Start small and increase gradually, and you’ll build a habit for life.

Try joining a beginner jogging programme starting with just 30-second stretches of jogging at a time, with walk breaks in between to catch your breath.

Getting active in a group can make the whole experience more enjoyable. You’ve time for a blether as you go, and can encourage each other through the tough bits. See: http://jogscotland.org.uk

MY daughter has been diagnosed with Lupus and I'm really worried – is there anything I can do to help her?

Lupus is a complex and poorly understood condition that affects many parts of the body.

The symptoms can range from mild to severe. The term "lupus" is most often used to describe a more severe form of the condition called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the areas of the body affected.

The most common symptoms are: rashes – particularly on the face, wrists and hands, extreme tiredness, joint pain, swelling and a weakened immune system.

Most cases of SLE occur in women of childbearing age. There's currently no cure for SLE, but there are different medications that can help relieve many of the symptoms and reduce the chances of organ damage.

WHAT is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?

UTIs occur when the urinary tract becomes infected, usually by bacteria. In most cases, bacteria from the gut enter the urinary tract through the urethra.

This may occur when wiping your bottom or having sex, for example, but often it's not clear why it happens.

If you get UTIs frequently, there are some things you can try that may stop it coming back. However, it's not clear how effective most of these measures are.

They include avoiding perfumed bubble bath, going to the toilet as soon as you need to and always emptying your bladder fully, staying well hydrated and emptying your bladder as soon as possible after having sex

Symptoms include a need to pee more often than usual, pain or discomfort when peeing, sudden urges to pee and pain low down in your tummy.

It's a good idea to see your GP if you think you might have a UTI, particularly if the symptoms are severe or getting worse and haven't started to improve after a few days.

Antibiotics are usually recommended because untreated UTIs can potentially cause serious problems if they're allowed to spread.

Most women are given a three-day course of antibiotic capsules or tablets.

Your symptoms will normally pass within three to five days of starting treatment.

Drinking plenty of fluids may also help you feel better.