A third of Brits say that travel is their priority for 2017, above traditional resolutions like spending less time on social media, getting better sleep and eating more healthily. Exploring the world is now the main focus for millions of Brits, also beating spending more time with family and learning a new language. Italy emerged as the number-one dream destination, …

Psychologist Gives These Key Signs To Spot With new research showing that 76 percent of parents believe their child to be under too much pressure at school, it’s more important than ever to spot signs of stress in the younger members of your family. The recent poll of 2,000 parents of school-age children across the country conducted by Course Hero …

Government approved 2017 train fare rises went up by 2.7% on average, compared to 1.9% in 2016. Canny online ticket buyers sought information as to how to beat high prices. Some 220,000 have found a clever calculating tool on the independent booking site TrainSplit. This site was started by train buffs to find the best routes, times and savings. They …

Lisa Faulkner, mum, actress and celebrity chef, is supporting Public Health England’s new Change4Life Be Food Smart campaign Children in England consume almost 3 sugar cubes at breakfast time alone, (1) which equates to half their recommended daily amount(2) New Change4Life Be Food Smart app shows families how much sugar, saturated fat and salt and is in their food and drinks …

January 31 is the day Brits are most likely to hand in their notice, new research from Crunch Accounting reveals today. The study found that a potential 10.3 million workers are considering moving on professionally (32.5% of the UK’s workforce) – but most will hang on until after January’s payday before handing in their notice. New Year resolutions are the …

Buy British when choosing a new bed – that’s the message from the National Bed Federation (NBF), the only recognised trade association representing UK bed and mattress manufacturers. Said Simon Williams, marketing manager at the NBF: “We have a long history of producing the best beds in the world, and British manufacturers are among the most innovative producers of beds.  …

Have you ever eaten fresh pasta in Italy? If so, you’ve experienced the best food this world has to offer, according to a new study. Research into the food and travel goals of 2,000 Americans found authentic Italian pasta as the most-desired cuisine and top of the list of the 25 food experiences worth jetting off for. The ultimate list …

The average woman will change dress size 31 times during the course of her adult life, according to new research. Key size-gain spikes in life are having kids, moving in with a partner and the first years of marriage – while major size-drops occur pre-wedding, after the loss of someone close and following break-ups. Regular ‘blips’ happen during Christmas and …

Almost half (45%) of Brits are ready for new traditions this festive season with the family Almost half (45%)* of Brits admit to looking for new things to do with the family over the holiday period between Christmas and New Year as many of us get bored stuck indoors. The research revealed today by on-demand theatre ticketing app, TodayTix, found that …

The average Brit clocked up 250 miles this Christmas and scoffed five turkey-based dinners, guzzled 13 litres of booze – and put on an average of 4.5 pounds, according to new research. UK adults typically had at least two rows over the festive period with a third blaming their messy homes for the arguments. As a result, six in 10 …