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Stop the season AGEING YOU

WOMAN - UK

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November 18, 2024

Take our youth-boosting quiz to find out how you can keep looking and feeling fabulous.

- NATALIA LUBOMIRSKI

Stop the season AGEING YOU

From eating too many sugary desserts and knocking back glasses of fizz, to stress, lack of sleep and cold weather, the festive season is sometimes not the best for our health. Want to sparkle like your party dress? Our expert advice reveals how to have fun and stay young.

Take our quiz

Circle the answer you think is correct for each question

1 Which alcoholic drink is most likely to age you?

A Glass of prosecco B Glass of mulled wine C Shot of brandy

2 Which festive treat contains the most sugar?

A All-butter mince pie B Four segments of

Terry’s Chocolate Orange C Two M&S shortbread triangles

3 What’s worse for sleep?

A Late nights B Lie-ins C Getting less than six hours

4 What’s the worst posture pitfall?

A Carrying heavy shopping bags B Standing for two hours at a party C Bending over to wrap gifts

5 Which of these is likely to cause your stress hormones to soar?

A Rushing around on Christmas Eve B Family arguments C Cooking the Christmas Day meal D All of the above

How did you score?

See how you did below and then follow our expert, age-defying tips

1. ANSWER C

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