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5 budget-friendly ways to boost your health and wellbeing this January
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When January rolls around again, it’s easy to get caught up in the furore of a ‘new year, new me’.
However, if that doesn’t resonate for you, or you simply want to make a few small improvements rather than a total rebrand, we’ve got you covered.
There’s a handful of ways you can improve your health and wellbeing, and a new month is the perfect time to wipe the slate clean after a busy festive period.
That might mean moving your body more, getting outside every day, trying a new hobby or making it your mission to get more sleep.
Thanks to Metro’s shopping experts, who test products for a living and are more knowledgeable than most, we’ve rounded up a select few favourites that can make all the difference.
From plush pillows that feel like sleeping on a cloud, or the best socks money can buy so you don’t have to deal with cold feet, there’s something for everyone, and some are also slashed in price thanks to the January sales.
Of course, there are plenty of ways to look after yourself without spending any money, such as going to bed earlier, less screen time, or drinking less, but these five items come expert-recommended, so if you’re on the hunt to invest in yourself, you’re in very good hands.
5 Ways to Boost Your Health and Wellbeing This January
SiS Hydro Electrolyte Effervescent Lemon 20 Tablets
Electrolytes were everywhere in 2025 and while you don’t need to be drinking them daily, they are great to have on hand if you regularly exercise or are recovering from one too many drinks the night before.
They’re great at keeping you hydrated, supporting your muscles and giving you energy, especially if you’re feeling sluggish, tired or a bit foggy.
These lemon tablets are the best, according to Metro’s shopping contributor Louise Whitbread.
Add them to a glass of water and wait a few seconds until they’ve dissolved and enjoy the lovely lemon flavour that isn’t sickly sweet.
For less than £8 you get 20 tablets per tube, each packed with 300mg of electrolytes.
Boutique Silk Pillows Bundle
A good night’s sleep is essential and Metro’s senior commerce writer Lydia Wheatley, had nothing but high praise for these medium-firm Boutique Silk Pillows.
She described them as like 'resting your head on a cloud', and found she slept 'incredibly well' without being left with a stiff neck.
Best of all they hold their shape night after night's sleep!
A pair is currently on sale too, down from £76 to £71.44, and given that you’ll lay your head on them every day, the cost-per-use is fabulously low.
Uniqlo Heattch Socks
Socks may seem an insignificant purchase, but these are the most practical purchases you make this winter, especially if it’s your goal to walk more.
Uniqlo’s heattech range is cleverly designed to insulate without adding bulk, and I’ve worn this pair almost every day in December alone (I have multiple versions).
They add the perfect pop of colour under your jeans, keep my feet permanently warm but aren’t so chunky I can’t fit my trainers on.
It’s a small but mighty difference to my everyday wellbeing, but are less than a tenner.
I can’t recommend them enough if you’re always cold.
Utobest Running Vest
If picking up running is on your New Year's to-do list, Metro’s shopping contributor Louise Whitbread recommends buying yourself a running vest if you’d like to work towards long distances.
She has worn this one from Amazon to run three marathons and has nothing but positive things to report, especially how affordable it is – some running vests can cost three times the price.
It can store all your valuables, such as a bank card, house keys, lip balm, water, and Lucozade bottles, thanks to six separate compartments, including a 5-litre zipped compartment at the back.
There’s also a whistle, which comes in handy if you're running alone and need help, and reflective strips on the front and back for extra visibility if you’re running in the dark.
Night Lark Seersucker Coverless Duvet Set
Another sleep-related find loved by Metro’s senior commerce writer Lydia Wheatley is this duvet set from Night Lark.
Snuggly and practical, this seersucker set can be popped in the washing machine, comes with two pillowcases and has a super-soft built-in cover, so you’ll never need to wrestle with a twister duvet cover in the middle of the night again.
'I worried at first that the duvet would be far too light, but as soon as I got myself under it, I was proven totally wrong,' she said, adding, 'there’s something properly special about the innovative duvet filling, which got me instantly toasty, while the outer cover remained lightweight on my skin to keep me from overheating.'
So what are you waiting for? These budget buys are just what we need, to make it through January… alive.
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