Article: Beating the blues needn't be a chore after all ROXANNE SOROOSHIAN ON HOUSEWORK

FEELING a little down, stressed-out or depressed?

Don't despair grab a duster and get stuck into those household chores. According to experts, doing just 20 minutes of housework every week is enough to boost mental health and put a springclean in your step.

Scientists from University College London examined the views of 20,000 men and women questioned for the Scottish Health Survey about their state of mind and how much weekly physical activity they took part in.

More than 3000 participants were deemed to be suffering from stress and/or anxiety. Those who did vigorous housework once a week were 20-per cent less likely to suffer from mental health problems.

Well, that's a relief. A mere 20 ...

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