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Game on!

Board games are often at the centre of family fun over the holidays – but don’t leave them collecting dust once the celebrations end. Gathering together around the table with loved ones to play Monopoly, Articulate or Pictionary has a host of health benefits, especially in the darker winter weeks.

The obvious one, of course, is connection and communication, especially between generations, and it’s a great way to boost the social skills of children and encourage them to step away from their screens.

Games are also brain boosting, particularly if you tackle Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble, while laughter is a