Yourlife: Have You Caught Football Fever? ; As We All Go Mad for the World Cup, Could We Be Scoring an Own Goal for Our Health? Here's How the Stress Could Affect You - and How to Turn It Into a Health Kick Instead

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WHEN England take on Sweden tonight in their final group match, the state of your health will be the last thing on your mind

But as you down celebratory pints if Becks and the boys hit the back of the net, or bite your nails in agony if they give away a penalty, there is no denying that footie has a big effect on your mental and physical wellbeing.

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Yourlife: Have You Caught Football Fever? ; As We All Go Mad for the World Cup, Could We Be Scoring an Own Goal for Our Health? Here's How the Stress Could Affect You - and How to Turn It Into a Health Kick Instead

Here are some of the ways in which the tournament could enhance your health - or leave you sick as a parrot...

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

IF WE'RE WINNING: IF you are watching the match with relatives, with your mates in a pub, or at one of the big screens set up in our cities, it can contribute to a sense of welbeing.

"One of the best things about following any sport is the sense of co...

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