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IS THE SEASON AGEING YOU?

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December 15, 2025

Look and feel your best during the celebrations with our youth-boosting quiz

IS THE SEASON AGEING YOU?

Knocking back fizz, staying up late watching festive movies, spending days Christmas shopping... this time of year might be enjoyable, but it's not always the best for your health. Want to sparkle this season? Our experts reveal how to have fun and stay young.

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Circle the answer that you think is correct for each question

WHAT'S WORSE FOR SLEEP? A Getting less than six hours B Lie-ins C Late nights

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

WHICH OF THESE IS LIKELY TO CAUSE YOUR STRESS HORMONES TO SOAR? A Rushing around buying last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve B Family arguments C Cooking the Christmas Day meal D All of the above

SHOULD YOU WEAR SUN SCREEN DURING WINTER? A Only if the sun is out B No - that's a waste of product C Of course!

WHAT'S THE BEST SLEEPING POSITION TO EASE HEARTBURN? A Left B Right C On your back

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT FATIGUE? A Stay active B Get your vitamin D fix C Take a 30-minute power nap D All of the above

HOW DOES THE COLD AIR HARM YOUR HEALTH? A Makes you gain weight B Triggers respiratory and heart conditions C Causes brain fog.

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