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Ali Horsfall

Experts reveal what happens when you binge-watch TV, and it may surprise you

Mature mixed-sex couple relaxing together on the sofa with popcorn and wine, enjoying watching a movie.

Watching too much TV gets a bad rep, but we all know that a huge part of Christmas is often plenty of sofa time with your favourite films and box sets on repeat.

The good news is that being glued to the box over the holidays can bring surprising wellbeing benefits – as long as you remember to also take screen breaks to walk around, stretch and move your body (perhaps by trying one of the best yoga stretches for beginners or even a quick desk exercise).

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