8 Health Benefits Of Christmas

Prosecco and mince pies aside, Christmas can be one of the healthiest times of the year and really boosts our wellbeing

1 Christmas singing…

Whether it’s warbling serenely at a candlelit carol service or belting out I Will Survive at the Christmas party karaoke, most of us will be exercising our vocal chords more than usual. And it doesn’t just lift the spirits. It’s been linked to stress reduction and even longevity, according to Heart Research UK. It even counts as valid aerobic activity – good news for your ticker.

Singing lifts spirits and reduces stress

2 Dancing

Get those toes tapping and you could be giving your brain a boost at the same time. A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people who danced 11 times a month were 63% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Oh, and it’s a great calorie burner, too!

3 You’re moving more

And not just lunging for the Quality Street tin. Christmas shopping, putting up decorations and cooking mean we’re on our feet much more than usual. So how many calories do these burn*?