YOU can boost your health and happiness for free.
These ideas are easy to integrate into your daily life — and you will find extra benefits by combining two or more.
WALK THE WALK: The NHS says even a brisk ten-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits.
Boost this by connecting with nature with a walk in a park, forest or beside water.
Include a hill or two to challenge yourself, or aim to speed up for short bursts.
Get even more benefits by heading out with friends or joining a local walking group.
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PICTURE THIS: Visiting museums and art galleries could put you in the picture of health, according to Art Fund’s See More, Live More campaign, and it is even linked to a lower risk of dying early.
There are galleries and museums all over that don’t charge an entry fee.
See moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-museums-and-art-galleries.
CROWD PLEASERS: Loneliness can be a serious health concern, so tackle this by finding free ways of forging stronger connections.
Just getting out of the house is the first step, so try to spend time around others in parks, libraries, or cafes, for example.
Join a class or club to find people who share similar interests, and you will get extra health points if you take part in exercise.
Volunteering is also great as it not only helps your community but boosts your mental health as you will be meeting new people.
THE BEST MEDICINE: Laughter really is one of the best health boosts.
Giggling releases feel-good endorphins, boosts the air you take in and reduces stress hormones, which calms your heart rate and blood pressure, according to the British Heart Foundation.
Sharing a laugh with mates is free, so make plans with your most uplifting pals.
Or take in your favourite comedy shows on TV or search comedy podcasts — they are free at BBC Sounds.
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