Keep your friends close…

Meaningful interactions and relationships boost wellbeing and support us through the inevitable challenges of life.

✱ LAUGH

Women who laughed a lot had a 73% lower risk of death from heart disease and an 83% lower risk of death from infection, according to a 15-year-long Norwegian study. Pick out a comedy box set, go to a comedy night or follow amusing social media accounts.

✱ FORGIVE AND FORGET

Pent-up anger and resentment is associated with chronic health issues. If you’re holding a grudge, try empathising with the other person, or reflect on things you have been forgiven for and how valuable this was.

✱ HAVE SEX

It boosts your mood and immunity, and reduces the chances of dementia and cardiovascular disease.

● Women who had two orgasms per week were 30% less likely to have heart disease, according to researchers in Israel.