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Ever wondered what how much sleep you should actually be getting? Or you need some self-care know-how? Here, you’ll find the answers, and more, in our Relax section. Plus, articles from our partners, including Mr & Mrs Smith and Expedia, to inspire your next much-needed break – what are you waiting for?

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Get the Zs you deserve: 6 common sleeping myths put to bed

Could falling for a common sleep myth be where we’re going wrong? This World Sleep Day, we’re setting the record straight so that you get the best from the land of nod

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by Olivia Matsell
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Breathe easy: A beginner’s guide to breathwork

Knowing where to start with our wellbeing can feel overwhelming. Then there is the age-old question of, you guessed it, time. But what if the answer is actually very simple? Jennifer Wallis asks

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Mindfulness explained: How to find a calmer, happier you

Ever wondered what benefits, if any, mindfulness actually has? Wellbeing writer Jennifer Wallis nails down its benefits and investigates how to come off autopilot

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Take time for yourself this winter: Your winter survival kit

Even though winter can be a happy time of year, our mental and physical health can suffer. Here are five ways you can take time for your health and thrive this winter

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by Olivia Matsell
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Dream big! Understanding the fundamentals of sleep for your health

For World Sleep Day, Vitality is unpacking the benefits of sleep on our health and the importance of quality, not quantity

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by Becky Bargh
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Love yourself with these wellness trends for 2024

Wellbeing is subjective, but no matter how you define it, the vast majority of us are missing out on some much needed eudaimonia. We explore how and where to book your next getaway

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‘I tried mindfulness for a month...’

Vitality Magazine writer, Olivia Matsell, took on meditation for 30 days – here’s how it went

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by Olivia Matsell
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The top 5 most hotly anticipated films to see in 2024

From the long-awaited Joker sequel to the homecoming of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and more – here’s what you need to see on the big screen this year

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by Olivia Matsell
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6 UK destinations that reveal why Brits still love staycations

Brits are starting to wise up to what’s on offer on their doorstep. Here, Vitality names five top staycation destinations to visit in 2023

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by Becky Bargh
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The 5 UK hotels that you need to visit in 2023

Take a luxurious UK staycation at one of these newly-opened boutique hotels, available to book through Mr & Mrs Smith

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‘I absolutely loved it’: Ellie Simmonds celebrates community at parkrun

Ellie Simmonds enjoyed the sunny weather this weekend at her first parkrun event at Gladstone with fellow walkers, highlighting the joy of exploring local areas and meeting new people

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