Stress relief

Stress can affect how you feel, think and behave. It also affects your physical health, causing sleeping problems, muscle aches, headaches and dizziness. Stress relief is all about finding healthy ways to improve your mental wellbeing, such as exercising more or spending time with others.

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4 benefits of mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
How to deal with stress
How to deal with stress
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