The handle of a kettle in a family home contains more bacteria than the TOILET SEAT. A swab test on everyday items including bathroom taps, door handles and even keys found traces of Staphylococcus and even possible E. coli – bacteria usually found in human intestines or on our skin. The TV remote and bin lid were also …
Brits don’t start to take their health seriously until they approach the age of 40, when they become more concerned about their diet and wellbeing, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent began to take more care from the age of 39 as they felt less energetic, while one in five started to …
Adults are finding this national lockdown harder than the first and would be willing to have the vaccination at 3am if it meant being able to go out sooner, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed 43 per cent are finding the national lockdown harder than the previous ones, with just 10 per cent finding it …
A quarter of Brits have admitted intentionally breaking Covid-19 restrictions to see family, friends or for their own mental health, research has revealed. The likes of Rita Ora and Kay Burley have been widely criticised after they were caught breaching the rules, either by partying with friends or failing to quarantine after travelling abroad. And a survey of …
Three quarters of children are washing their hands more than ever, a study has revealed. Research of 500 kids aged five-11 and their parents found youngsters typically wash their hands nine times a day. And 41 per cent of children even revealed they have had to remind their mums and dads to wash their hands – putting parents …
More than one in 10 items in the typical medical cabinet are ‘out of date’ – and could pose a health risk. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 44 per cent don’t even tend to check the date of pharmacy items before taking them. But 26 per cent had no idea that these products can become ineffective or …
Seven in 10 menopausal women feel the latest national lockdown has increased their symptoms of anxiety – in what has also been described as ‘a mental health catastrophe waiting to happen’. Half of women over 40 also think the pandemic has made their menopause symptoms worse. But when it comes to talking about anxiety and other symptoms, 95 …
Energy use patterns from smart meter data could be used to help identify whether people are suffering from conditions such as dementia and depression, a new report has shown. Changes in daily energy usage could, in the future, give vital clues to gradual and sometimes unseen changes in people’s behaviour caused by these illnesses, if the user consents. …
Brits are ditching the ‘no pain, no gain’ approach to health and fitness in favour of activities they get a kick out of. A study of 2,000 adults found more than eight in 10 consider enjoyment to be the key to long term success. While 55 per cent don’t think you should have to suffer through strenuous exercise …
A shocking new report has revealed parents’ fears over their children drinking sugary soft drinks. A study of 1,000 parents of three-11-year-olds found 82 per cent feel there is too much sugar in drinks targeted at youngsters. More than half (53 per cent) will only allow their child a fizzy drink on a special occasion, and 68 per …
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