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Dr Hilary visits the happiest place on Earth

Scandinavians are considered to be some of the happiest people on the planet. Countries like Iceland, Denmark and Sweden have consistently ranked in the top five of the most liveable countries in the world.

In contrast, our exclusive poll found that a third of us in the UK are not content with our lives.

So as part of our Brand New You campaign, Dr Hilary braved the cold and travelled to Sweden to unlock the secrets to happiness.

Watch the video above as our resident medic shares some of his findings to really make 2017 the best yet!

  • Even throughout winter the Swedish make time to exercise regularly. Cycling and walking are often the exercises of choice. By adding ski polls while you walk you force yourself to use your upper body as well as your lower body. This burns twice as many calories as normal walking, so get those ski polls ready!

  • Get into the Swedish spirit by using a sauna! This will cause you to sweat, burning calories and flushing out toxins from your body.

  • A cold shower afterwards will close your pores, causing you to conserve heat, improving your cardio vascular performance

  • Having a balanced diet is vital in the journey to living a healthy lifestyle. A variety of fruits and veg as well as fish will ensure you get lots of vitamins as well as omega 3.

  • Surrounding yourself with good company is essential to your happiness, get your friends and family together often it'll help brighten your mood and a happier you will lead to a more positive you!

With thanks to Visit Sweden, Hotel Skeppsholmen Långbro Värdshus restaurant, and Hellasgården

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