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Why is it so hard to relax?

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore relaxation. We know it鈥檚 good for us but why do we find it so hard to do?

Welcome to What鈥檚 Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.

In this episode, they look at relaxation. We are all aware that relaxation has an importance in our lives, when things get too much we book holidays and time off work. But what does it actually mean to relax and are the activities we chose actually allowing us to escape our stresses?

To help answer these questions, they鈥檙e joined by philosopher and journalist Dr Julian Baggini.

If you want to get in touch, you can email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 08000 665 123.

Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken
Guest: Dr Julian Baggini
Producers: Claire Justin and Faye Lyons-White
Executive Producers: Jo Rowntree and Rami Tzabar
Researcher: Claire Justin
Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar
Visual Producer: Leon Gower
Technical Lead: Reuben Huxtable
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Composer: Phoebe McFarlane
Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby

At the 麻豆社:
Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

A Loftus Media production for 麻豆社 Radio 4

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