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7. Make new friends
Research shows that people who are part of large social groups, live longer, stay happier and suffer less stress.
8. Cut the cuppas
If you can't cut it out, try making your tea and coffee weaker - caffeine dehydrates the body and can upset metabolic function, so limit your intake to two or three weak cups a day.
9. Train your brain
Doing a crossword, playing music and reading can all help to keep your brain functioning at a higher level. People who watch a lot of television on the other hand show earlier and more significant brain degeneration.
10. Spice it up
Garlic, turmeric, cayenne, cumin, rosemary, oregano and paprika all contain anti-oxidant compounds. The bad news is, that doesn't make high-fat Indian takeaways good for us.
11. Drink yourself thin
Drink at least 1.5 litres or three pints of water every day. Drinking water boosts memory function, skin appearance and helps to regulate metabolism, which helps to promote weight loss.
12. Beat the blues with books
Self-help books can help cure depression say health experts. And as part of a new scheme, GPs have even begun prescribing self-help materials, rather than antidepressants, to depressed patients . Book such as Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky (Guilford Press, £16.95) and How to Cope When the Going Gets Tough by Windy Dryden and Jack Gordon (Sheldon, £5.99), are recommended.
13. Get fitted before getting fit
Not wearing suitable trainers can cause joint and muscle problems and leave you at risk of injury. Many specialist sports shops now offer consultations in which they'll scan your feet and analyse the way you run to make sure you leave with the perfect pair. For more information go to Sweatshop
14. Sleep more to stay slim
The less sleep you get the more prone you are to being overweight. Ensure you're getting a full eight hours a night to stay healthy and trim. If you're suffering from insomnia, try a soothing Sleep Tincture (£9.99) from The Organic Pharmacy.
7. Make new friends
Research shows that people who are part of large social groups, live longer, stay happier and suffer less stress.
8. Cut the cuppas
If you can't cut it out, try making your tea and coffee weaker - caffeine dehydrates the body and can upset metabolic function, so limit your intake to two or three weak cups a day.
9. Train your brain
Doing a crossword, playing music and reading can all help to keep your brain functioning at a higher level. People who watch a lot of television on the other hand show earlier and more significant brain degeneration.
10. Spice it up
Garlic, turmeric, cayenne, cumin, rosemary, oregano and paprika all contain anti-oxidant compounds. The bad news is, that doesn't make high-fat Indian takeaways good for us.
11. Drink yourself thin
Drink at least 1.5 litres or three pints of water every day. Drinking water boosts memory function, skin appearance and helps to regulate metabolism, which helps to promote weight loss.
12. Beat the blues with books
Self-help books can help cure depression say health experts. And as part of a new scheme, GPs have even begun prescribing self-help materials, rather than antidepressants, to depressed patients . Book such as Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky (Guilford Press, £16.95) and How to Cope When the Going Gets Tough by Windy Dryden and Jack Gordon (Sheldon, £5.99), are recommended.
13. Get fitted before getting fit
Not wearing suitable trainers can cause joint and muscle problems and leave you at risk of injury. Many specialist sports shops now offer consultations in which they'll scan your feet and analyse the way you run to make sure you leave with the perfect pair. For more information go to Sweatshop
14. Sleep more to stay slim
The less sleep you get the more prone you are to being overweight. Ensure you're getting a full eight hours a night to stay healthy and trim. If you're suffering from insomnia, try a soothing Sleep Tincture (£9.99) from The Organic Pharmacy.
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