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Luke Matthews & Carly Odell

Watching Christmas films all year round is good for your health and your relationship

For some people, November is too early to think about Christmas or do anything even remotely festive.

But those who love all things Christmassy have probably been itching to sing to Mariah Carey, watch Love Actually and put their tree up since June.

And if you're one of those people, a health expert has revealed some great news.

A psychologist says that Christmas films have been proven to help people live longer and healthier lives, MirrorOnline reports.

Discussing the benefits of Christmas films, the psychologist said: "It does create that neurological shift that can produce happiness.

"I think anything that takes us out of our normal habituation, the normal day in, day out, signals our senses, and then our senses measure if it’s pleasing or not.

"Christmas decorating will spike dopamine, a feel-good hormone."

As well as bringing us some much-needed festive cheer, it can also help reduce levels of stress and anxiety.

Watching Christmas movies with someone else can even strengthen your relationship, including anyone from a love interest to a family member.

The nostalgia which comes with the films can bring people together due to the focus on family values and close bonds.

As if you needed anymore encouragement, Netflix has revealed a host of new Christmas movies that it will be releasing in the countdown to the big day.

The original films include some big name appearances, such as Kristin Davis and Vanessa Hudgens, while also continuing the popular festive franchise A Christmas Prince. 

So don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't watch Christmas films in April. Science says yes.

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