A poll of 2,000 UK adults revealed 58 per cent have ignored a number of tasks on their to do list, with 15 per cent blaming their lack of action on a lack of time while 12 per cent find it takes too long. Signing up for their local GP practice, booking a dentist appointment, making a will, and even …
Women in low-income households are less likely to receive preventative health care, while those in daily pain are more likely to give up work as a result of their ailments. A study of 10,650 females in the UK found those with a combined household income of up to £25,000 per annum are less health literate and are less likely to …
A poll of 1,100 health experts – including GPs, doctors and optometrists – found 37 per cent per cent are not aware of Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) which can cause vivid, and sometimes frightening, visual hallucinations for those who have lost 60 per cent or more of their sight. Of those who are aware of it, a tenth admit they …
Nearly four in 10 pet owners have set a New Year’s resolution for their animal companion – if only to help them achieve their own goals. A poll of 2,000 adults who have a pet revealed their top goals for their furry friend for the year – including getting more exercise and to lose weight. Others want them to learn …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed they typically consume 740ml a day of H20 – less than half the recommended daily amount of two litres of fluid. Instead, 24 per cent stay hydrated using tea, while 20 per cent would rather sip on a cup of coffee. But almost two thirds (64 per cent) are aware they should drink more …
Millions of adults have asked a fellow dinner guest to choose their meal for them – because they can’t read the menu for themselves. Research of 2,000 adults revealed a fifth (18 per cent) have found themselves in an embarrassing situation as a result of their eyesight. Just over one in 10 (11 per cent) have waved at a total …
One in three unpaid carers are now spending ‘significantly’ more than last year looking after loved ones, due to the rising cost of living. A poll of 1,000 people who care for others non-professionally found 78 per cent have spent more time this year ensuring the home of the person they provide care for is energy efficient. And on average …
A study of 2,000 adults found less than half (48 per cent) have had a loved one open up to them about their experience with menopause. In fact, almost half (47 per cent) believe approaching the subject with a woman might make them feel uncomfortable, while 38 per cent think it’s simply not their place to ask. Delving deeper into …
The most frustrating challenges for those with hearing difficulties include misunderstanding what people say, having to ask others to repeat themselves and being told to turn the TV down. Research of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent believe their hearing is poor, and struggle with missing key parts of conversations, hearing someone on the phone and feel like they’re irritating …
This is the heart-warming moment a group of children with visual impairments were taught how to carry out a head-to-toe examination of animals by celebrity vet Dr Scott Miller. Four animal-loving children helped treat a range of different animals, including Scully the dog, two tortoises named Steve and Alan, and two ferrets – one of which was albino. Dr Scott, …
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