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Sometimes it takes losing your health
to realise its true value. Thankfully,
studies now show we're exercising
more, smoking less and eating better.
Being mentally and physically
healthy tops the list of what
millennials believe makes them happiest, followed by a fulfilling work
life. Many doctors now recognise the mind-body connection, while
psychoneuroimmunology's discovery that there's a correlation
between stress and disease is fascinating - our brains, nervous systems
and immune systems are in constant dialogue with one another.
We know the effects of chronic stress on the body include raised
blood pressure, an increased risk of diabetes and cancer, a lowered
immune system and weight gain. Yet it can be hard to break a cycle,
even when we know something isn't good for us.
To maximise wellbeing, an integrated approach is key. That means
looking after your nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress levels, and getting
rid of toxicity from your body. Really, health is all we have - so let's
join together in taking small steps today.

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Busola Evans
Goes flexitarian

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An experienced
journalist who's
working on his first
book, Martin was
once a glorious
picture of health, but
is currently suffering
from shingles.

Freelance journalist
Amy writes about
music, lifestyle and
wellbeing. She loves
nothing more than
a good swim and is
steeling herself to hit
the open water.

Busola has worked for
some of the country's
leading publications,
and describes herself
as 'healthyish', which
means she'll often
order a salad - with
a side of chips!

A firm favourite on
both TV and radio for
more than 15 years,
Nihal has proved
to be an outspoken,
popular and thoughtprovoking columnist
here at Balance.

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