Make your room a healthier place

Your room, apart from being your refuge, can be the ideal setting for various activities that can provide you with greater physical and emotional well-being. Follow thesetips to have a healthy room and make the most of this space in your home.

1. Stretch the muscles when getting out of bed

A study by Harvard University indicates that stretching in the morning is an instinctive act that benefits health. A five-minute stretch of the neck, arms, shoulders, lower back and calves improves circulation, strengthens the joints and increases flexibility.

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2. Have breakfast in bed

Drinking coffee and eating your food in bed helps reduce stress, while improving physical and mental performance throughout the day, according to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.