Half of parents admit they’re perfectly able to walk their children to school – but use a car instead. Worries about safety, time constraints in the morning and poor public transport links are some of the key reasons parents still drive on the school run despite living nearby. A study of 2,000 parents who drive found three in …
News Copy The average British woman gets just 25 minutes of fresh air daily, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 women found one in 10 only manage five or fewer minutes a day outside. Over a third believe this is because they work inside all day every day, while 35 per cent said even when they are at …
News Copy A quarter of smokers would NOT try vaping – with many believing it is just as bad for you as cigarettes, a study found. Researchers found tobacco users are ‘suspicious’ of e-cigarettes and have no desire to give vapes a go – despite health professionals urging them to do so. It also emerged two thirds have attempted to …
News Copy Apps for health and fitness, music streaming and mindfulness are set to be the most downloaded in January 2019, according to research. A poll of 2,000 smartphone owners found calorie-tracking app MyFitnessPal is the most likely to be added to the nation’s phones in the new year. And to add a soundtrack to the workouts, music streaming app …
How long does it take you to brush your teeth? Be honest now. Most people I have asked have said they spend around 3 minutes brushing their teeth but the reality was more like 30 seconds. I timed myself, keeping in mind that I knew the recommended time was 2 minutes, and I was astonished to find that 45 seconds …
News Copy Millions of Brits have no idea what their normal blood pressure should be, or even how tall they are, a new study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults also discovered more than half don’t know their blood type, and a further 40 per cent could only guess their weight. Worryingly, 35 per cent of respondents say their …
News Copy Quality time with the family, time to yourself and catching up with good friends are the simple pleasures in life that make us most content. Time outdoors, indulging in a tasty, healthy meal and a good night’s sleep also ranked among the top things we enjoy. Making time for your hobby and discovering something new are also considered …
News Copy Seven out of ten parents believe they have been responsible for passing a cold onto their children, it has emerged. A study carried out among 2,000 mums and dads with kids aged three to 16 found a large percentage believe they’ve given colds to their kids – with dads being the worst offenders. As well as missed days …
News Copy – BY RICHARD JENKINS This heartbreaking video shows a father speaking about the terrifying moment he believed his baby son was about to die. John Drummond, 51, tells how he felt powerless as 18-month-old Ted was rushed into hospital with an e-coli scare, made critical due to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. As Ted was put into a medically induced …
News Copy – By Gemma Francis Screen-obsessed children are turning their backs on the great outdoors – in favour of the ‘great indoors’, it has emerged. Researchers found the average six to 16-year-old enjoys a total of just SEVEN hours a week outdoors – including weekends. And the typical ‘Fortnite Generation’ child is now online for more than TWO HOURS …
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