COCOONING THE NEW WELLNESS CURE
WOMAN'S OWN|April 04, 2022
With the right approach, hunkering down at home is surprisingly good for your health
ALI HORSFALL
COCOONING THE NEW WELLNESS CURE
Pop the kettle on

A good cuppa makes most things better. In fact, 32% of people** agree that ‘a cup of tea is the answer to every problem’ – and it’s a soothing solution that’s backed by science. ‘There’s emerging evidence that drinking black or green tea could aid relaxation and is associated with lower stress, dementia risk and cognitive decline,’ says Dr Carrie Ruxton of the Tea Advisory Panel. Sip four cups a day to get the feel-good benefits.

While none of us want to hear the words ‘stay home’ ever again, there’s no doubt that those months of lockdown brought some benefits. Brits came top for resilience during the pandemic in a study across several countries*, proving that at some point we got comfortable within our own four walls.

After all, there’s something to be said for creating a safe haven at home. Having a calm space you can retreat to, to rest and recharge from the outside world, is crucial for wellbeing – and mastering the art of it is called ‘cocooning’. Keen to learn more? Here’s how to make the most of your time indoors…

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