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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Nicola Davis

The TikTok mouth-taping trend may not be as beneficial as you’re told

A woman wears tape over her mouth.
Many have posted that mouth taping is a pillar of their wellness routine. Photograph: Ildar Abulkhanov/Getty Images

It’s a TikTok trend, has been championed by Gwyneth Paltrow, and was recently revealed as a habit of the former Countryfile presenter, Julia Bradbury. But is taping your mouth shut at night actually good for you?

According to the Kent Community Health NHS foundation trust, breathing through the nose has benefits.

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