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10 things you didn’t know about… FESTIVE WELLNESS

It should be the season for feeling good and having fun, so why does sickness so often strike over Christmas? Terrible weather, excess food and booze, and sky-high stress levels can all play havoc with our immunity, and can leave us feeling fatigued. But, as these experts have learned, there are tricks you can try to boost your well-being during the festivities.

1 Good hydration

Alcohol can weaken your immune system so balance out your booze intake by staying hydrated during the day. ‘First thing in

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