A study of 1,000 people who play sports and 1,000 who don’t revealed big differences between the two groups. Those on a team have more friends, a better work-life balance, are physically fitter and even attend more parties than those who don’t. And one in five non-athletes are single compared to only 13 per cent of sports players, …
First dates, work presentations and making phone calls to strangers are among the top 30 most stressful situations in life, according to research. A study of 2,000 UK adults found deadlines for work, bumping into an ex-partner and forgetting something important are other things which cause unnecessary distress. But running late to something like an appointment or a …
Former Lions captain Matt Dawson took on former Springboks’ flanker Francois Louw in the ultimate cultural test match – a traditional South African Braai versus a good old British BBQ. The Braai versus BBQ challenge series included a round on rugby trivia – which Dawson won handily, drawing on his years of Question of Sport experience. Although both …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over half of American boomers are worried they’ll never be able to retire due to the COVID-19 pandemic – according to new research. A new survey of 2,567 boomers* (about 2,200 of whom are not retired) found 52% of those not currently retired are worried COVID-19 has made such an impact on their lives …
A study of 1,000 families by comparethemarket.com found three quarters (77 percent) are anticipating this year being unlike any other, but are determined to make it special as restrictions have eased by filling the time with day trips, dinners and movies. Nearly six in 10 families (57 per cent) will be spending more time in the UK than usual …
Guide Dogs has committed to supplying more than 3,500 visually impaired children with free iPads and iPhones after research revealed the damage caused to their personal development by a lack of access to technology An in-depth study saw the charity interview 170 parents and guardians of children aged under 12 who had a vision impairment. More than a …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Americans are willing to pay extra for personal hygiene products online, all in order to avoid the embarrassment of buying in a store, according to a new study. The survey polled 2,000 Americans found 89% would opt to spend more money to purchase items online that they would otherwise feel embarrassed about …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The stars have aligned … with Americans’ furniture. A recent survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored the differences between the astrological signs to see what each sign cares about the most when it comes to home decor and furnishings. When it comes to sprucing up their homes, new …
By Aleksandra Vayntraub // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Is a hot dog a sandwich? More than half of Americans (53%) think so, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans explored their cookout food and condiment preferences. When it comes to the order of constructing a hot dog, 75% of those surveyed revealed they’ve put …
A survey of 1,000 adults in Scotland revealed 97 per cent are making an effort to be eco-friendly, by doing things like installing solar panels, using energy efficient light bulbs and carpooling. Sustainably sourced tea and coffee is popular among Scots with 16 per cent making the switch, while just under four in 10 will walk or cycle instead …
A study of 2,000 UK adults found the average household has 21 disagreements each week – many of which are over something tri…
A study of 2,000 adults found that sufferers are either too embarrassed to seek medical attention, don’t think it̵…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHICS Pass the hot sauce: New Mexico residents believe they are t…
A study of 1,000 adults who have organised a funeral found 70 per cent were ‘surprised and dismayed’ at the cost. Near…
A study of 1,000 children aged six to 10 and their parents found jumping in puddles, climbing trees and making mud pies are …
By Daniel Gillespie // SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Vaccine incentives are less likely to convince Americans …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Coming out of the pandemic, parents are more anxious than usual about back-to…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly six in 10 American kids admit to stealing one of their parent…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than one in 10 Americans would give up all their money to lead …
By Joseph Staples w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in 10 dog owners admit they care about their pet so much, they consid…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHICS Walking down the boardwalk, running to the ice cream truck and playing in the sprinklers – it’s no surprise nearly three in five Americans say summer is…
A study revealed laughter (55 per cent), loyalty (53 per cent) and reliability (52 per cent) are among the things they value the most from their friends now they have been reunited again. Others loo…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The past year has turned Americans into hoarders — and new research has revealed two in three are desperate to find places in their homes for everything to fit. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found they have spent more money on items such as kitchen …
A study of 2,000 adults found a fifth look for someone who is passionate about food in a potential partner and 29 per cent admitted they’d be put off by a picky eater. A third also said knowing someone is a good cook is a turn on. With 29 per cent agreeing a first date should always include food, ideal …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two in five (41%) Americans are intimidated by their own finances, according to new research. The study, which asked a nationally representative panel of 2,000 people about their knowledge of their finances, found that those who are intimidated by their finances are more likely to fit within the millennial age bracket. …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three in four Americans plan on taking the trip of a lifetime the second they can safely travel again, according to new research. Given all the stress of the pandemic, it’s no surprise 64% of Americans agreed they’re in desperate need of a vacation once they feel comfortable traveling …
A study of 500 adults who drive a van for work found they spend 13-and-a-half hours behind the wheel each week – parting with £71 a week for fuel. And as well as sipping 14 hot drinks a week from the comfort of their van, one in four drivers even admitted to ‘often’ taking a nap in their vehicle between …
Parents typically notice a negative comment about their parenting four times a day, meaning there are more than 43 million judgements felt daily across the nation. The research of 2,000 parents also found same-sex parents were the ‘most judged’ group, receiving remarks eight times a day, DOUBLE the average. The top judgement behaviours range from negative comments behind a parent’s …
A survey of 1,000 16-18 year olds who are not yet in higher education found 73 per cent already have their future career plans mapped out. But only half want to get a degree (50 per cent) with more than a third (34 per cent) preferring to get an apprenticeship and learn a job at the same time. While 77 …
By Victoria McNally // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly three in five Americans have transformed from “indoor people” to “outdoor people” during the pandemic, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 respondents over the age of 21 revealed that “indoor people” have added 22 minutes a week to their outdoor regimen since last year. The top …
By SWNS Staff w/ INFOGRAPHIC + VIDEO What did you inherit from your parents? New research reveals our snacking habits may be – in part – due to mom and dad. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found 53% said they inherited their snacking habits from their parents. Respondents said food played an important role in their upbringing, …
Former Towie star Jess Wright has revealed her hopes are fading for her delayed wedding later this year. The entrepreneur was set to say “I do” to fiancé William Lee-Kemp in June but the pair had to push back their wedding day in Majorca to September due to lockdown restrictions. This week’s latest lockdown announcement, which was a hammer blow …
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