Regular neck massage can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease according to research from Leeds University which found that signals from the neck play a key role in helping the brain maintain blood pressure, heart rate and breathing when we change posture, for example when standing up. When these signals stop because the neck is still and not moving we can suffer from problems with blood pressure and balance.

Office workers have a higher risk of developing potentially fatal blood clots, say the Medical research Institute in New Zealand. So nip to the loo or get a drink of water every half an hour or so and always leave your desk to have lunch.

After you’ve absorbed the antioxidant health benefits from your cup of green tea, it’s time to recycle the leaves. You can use them to feed your garden plants–green tea is high in nitrogen–and they will even ward off pests and insects.

Tea leaves have a long tradition of being used as a deodoriser. Tea is loaded with catechins, which are the polyphenolic substances we know as anti-oxidants. The catechins have antibacterial properties, which makes tea leaves great for fighting odour. So why not sprinkle dry tea leaves onto your carpet, crush them lightly and let them sit for 10 minutes, then vacuum. This will refresh your carpet and deodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag.