DailyMail.com’s sparklingly new WELLNESS page has launched – with everything from dangerous New Year’s resolutions, to hidden harms of your FitBit, to how to know if it’s a cold or Covid

It is the first working day of the new year.

For many, this means launching some form of health kick that will hopefully leave you stronger, fitter and happier by the end of 2024.

But how do you know which of the millions of activities, diets or mindfulness courses to follow? And what about your current exercise routine – or the health trackers you rarely take off?

Should you invest in a new year's skin care regimen or try a trendy fad like ice baths or forest baths?

Luckily, DailyMail.com has all the answers in our brand new wellness channel.

This intriguing page brings you everything you ever wanted to know about health and wellness – offering fresh, expert-led insights into every new trend.

Top of the news on the channel this morning is an exclusive analysis of the most popular New Year's resolutions, including expert warnings that some can cause mood swings, weight gain and even kidney disease.

The wellness page also offers a surprising study into the amount – and type – of bacteria lurking in your fitness tracker.

DailyMail.com conducted its own mini science experiment, swabbing five fitness trackers to check for bacteria on the devices – and asking owners how often they were washed.

Three out of five wearables we tested were found to be contaminated with a shockingly high number of bacteria.

A leading biological scientist has warned that wearers of this pack could be at risk of itchy skin infections.

Meanwhile, respiratory health specialists explain which of your cold symptoms you should be most concerned about – and how to know if it could be Covid.

Elsewhere, we'll take a closer look at the fitness hacks appearing on TikTok, and give you top tips from our bank of leading dietitians to help you make the best food choices.

Mental health is of course on the agenda; we'll call on psychologists and psychiatrists to help decipher which of the latest therapies are worth trying and reveal scientific tips to help you find happiness.

There's a whole section dedicated to busting myths – where we cut through the pseudoscience to tell you if that supplement really does what it says.

This includes steering clear of expensive gummy multivitamins and scrutinizing low-calorie shakes that claim to replace entire meals.

We also don't shy away from the wellness questions everyone asks, like how often should I have sex? And is it okay to masturbate while I have a partner?

One of the gems on our new wellness channel is an exclusive study into the bacteria lurking on your Fitbit or Apple watch. After two days in a petri dish, the insects begin to multiply in samples taken from rubber and plastic tires

Our forensic and ever-curious wellness reporters will also spot emerging wellness trends such as full-body MOTs, the increasing interest in plastic surgery and new hangover cures.

Speaking about the exciting launch, Eve Simmons, health and wellbeing editor of DailyMail.com, said: 'There has never been more interest in what's good and bad for us, thanks to the ever-increasing tide of lifestyle-related diseases sweeping across the US. .

We cover the health concerns you're currently dealing with, such as colds, flu and Covid, and show you how to know if your symptoms are the dreaded virus or not

As part of our research into the hidden health harms of your New Year's resolutions, we discovered that obsessing over fitness can lead to a range of serious problems

'That's why we offer an endless supply of stories, videos and images that will not only pique your interest but, with any luck, help you stay healthy.

'Research shows that millions of young people now receive information about health and wellbeing through social media. While it's great that more and more people are seeking advice about their health, it's no secret that what you read on Instagram isn't always reliable.

'DailyMail.com will bring its expert journalism to this world, using experts in their field to find out if that 'simple' health hack or product is too good to be true.

“So even if you don't want to adopt a new wellness habit, knowing what to avoid will save you money!”