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12 Stand while brushing on one foot your teeth “The instability will engage your core muscles and give your abs a workout,” says Justin. It will also improve your general mobility, keep you more agile and stable, and help to prevent trips or falls. Use your toothbrush timer to one leg for a minute

13 Eat at the table Staring at the telly Staring at the telly while eating is a while eating is a use of weight stracting so you ter how much ting or how full 14 Have a quickie “Sex increases the heart rate and some studies have shown that having an orgasm provides the same heart benefits as light exercise,” explains Justin. 15 Eat a handful of olives every day “They act in a similar fashion to aspirin in reducing inflammation and artery plaque formation, but they taste way better,” says Justin. Cook with olive oil and use extravirgin olive oil for salads and drizzling. 16 Eat an apple before grocery shopping Cornell University researchers in the US gave 120 people an apple, a cookie, or nothing before they hit a supermarket. Those who ate the apple bought 28 per cent more fruit and vegetables than those who received the cookie, and 25 per cent more than those who got no snack. 17 Don’t be so house-proud Dr Sally Norton, of vavistalife. com, says: “As we understand more about gut bacteria, we are starting to realise that our over-sanitised lifestyle and obsession with super-strength cleaning products may be doing us more harm than good. That’s not to say that basic hygiene should be ignored... but a few healthy bugs are a good thing.” 18 Put your phone on airplane mode for an hour a day and talk to your family “Conversation with loved ones is important for close relationships and is a great way to talk through – and resolve – any issues you may have had. Sometimes just saying it out loud makes problems disappear,” says Justin. 19 Swap one regular cuppa for green tea Justin says: “Green tea is bursting with antioxidants, which help prevent cell damage, and is naturally low in caffeine which can increase blood pressure.” And add lemon juice to boost absorption of antioxidants by as much as 80 per cent. 20

Ditch the snooze Exercising in the morning ticks it off the “to-do” list before the day starts, so there’s no chance of your workout getting bumped later on when things get hectic. You’re also more likely to make healthier choices during the day. 21 Pour yourself red wine rather than a G&T In a study comparing the two drinks, red wine increased the abundance of bacteria known to promote gut health and decreased the number of harmful gut bacteria, whereas gin did the opposite. 22 Walk tall A US study found that those actively trying to walk with their head held high and shoulders back were more likely to experience good moods while slouchers were more likely to focus on negatives rather than positives. 23 Watch Marie Kondo on Netflix and declutter In a recent poll, more than 82 per cent of Brits admitted that their mood is affected by clutter in some way, with nearly one in five confessing that it almost always increases their stress levels. 24 Shop online if you’re usually tempted to buy unhealthy foods They aren’t half as appealing viewed through a computer screen, and the total totting up as you add to your basket will stop you from wasting money on foods that you don’t really need. 25 Carry your own pen Cold and flu viruses can live for up to 48 hours, and communal pens – and the handles of supermarket trolleys – are notorious for germs. 26 Try the “3D greeting” to reduce stress and boost your mood Dr Chatterjee says: “Smile, maintain eye contact, and say something positive. Practise the 3D greeting as often as you can on people you encounter. Immediately afterwards, observe how much brighter you feel.” 27 Go to bed earlier Studies show those at risk of diabetes who slept for five hours or less per night were 70 per cent more likely to develop the condition over two years, compared to adults who slept for seven hours each night. Lack of sleep appears to increase the body’s production of the stress hormone, cortisol, which can lead to insulin resistance. 28 Choose eggs for breakfast – but ditch the bacon Eating three rashers of bacon a day could raise the risk of dying from heart disease by almost a quarter, say studies. Far better only to eat processed meats occasionally. 29 Do something unusual to boost memory Singing a new tune or jumping up and down twice while locking a door or turning off hair straighteners will ensure you remember doing it later and don’t panic that you have forgotten it. 30 Make short journeys by foot Lack of exercise kills twice as many people as obesity, say researchers at Cambridge University. Adding 30 minutes of walking to your daily routine five days a week can add three-and-a-half years to your lifespan, irrespective of weight.