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Why walking your way to better health isn't all about step counting

8 January 2020

Changing your footwear could be kind to your knees, a different gait could lift your mood, but the real secret of successful walking is even simpler

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Relaxing relieves stress. Here’s the best way to do it

8 January 2020

We all need to chill out to reduce our stress levels but does watching TV count? What about running? And what’s the best form of micro-relaxation?

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