Nine in 10 parents have ‘serious’ concerns about their children and ageing parents falling prey to fraud.   Dubbed the ‘Scamwich Generation’, a poll of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent fear the risk of their loved ones being scammed increased during lockdown.   And this is as a direct result of them seemingly spending more time online over the …

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 …

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 …

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 trivial.   Many rows occur in the bathroom, as family members get frustrated at others not changing the toilet roll tube when it’s empty (19 per cent) or even failing to flush the loo (16 per cent).   …

A study of 2,000 adults found that sufferers are either too embarrassed to seek medical attention, don’t think it’s a major problem, or think it will just go away.   Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) simply put up with it as they feel it’s a usual symptom of ageing, while a fifth of women consider it something that …

    A study of 1,000 adults who have organised a funeral found 70 per cent were ‘surprised and dismayed’ at the cost.   Nearly four in 10 (39 per cent) had to dip into their savings to pay for it while 22 per cent covered expenses using a credit card.   A further 17 per cent borrowed money from …