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Stay well the SCANDI WAY

Scandinavian women are among the happiest and healthiest in the world, thanks to their outdoorsy lifestyle, sensible diet and positive mental attitude. And if there’s ever a time to adopt this wholesome, balanced approach to wellbeing, it’s now. Saying goodbye to summer is a wrench, but with these healthy Nordic habits, there’s no need to dread the cold, dark days of the coming months – instead, it’s the ideal time to restore and rejuvenate.

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

Evidence suggests that our ability to cope with challenging winter conditions comes down to outlook. Researchers looked at – which means a sense of cosiness. Give it a go:

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