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You are more alert and memory is improved.
- Sleep can help prevent ailments like heart disease and depression.

7. RELAX
Yoga and Pilates are two recognised forms of relaxing mind and body and they both come highly recommended. Switch off, breathe deep, stretch and relax. It's amazing how just a few minutes following these simple rules can invigorate you. Tension in mind and body go hand in hand, so let it out.

8. TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT
If you have a good heart and a clear conscience you'll sleep better, argue less and live a happier life. More importantly you will also have self respect, crucial to a sense of wellbeing.

9. HAVE A MANTRA
This is like a strapline for your healthy lifestyle. It could be anything from "do the right thing", to "I want a new man/woman". Whatever it takes to remind yourself to stay strong. Each time you ponder whether to have another chocolate or if you can be bothered to go for a run, the strapline will be triggered and it will help you make the right decision.

10. COUNT YOURSELF LUCKY
Anyone who has their health, a roof over their head and food to eat should consider themselves very lucky. Once you appreciate that your health and lifestyle are a privilege, you will begin to treat yourself and others with more respect - the first step towards a healthy mind and body.

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