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, …

Kids could suffer from long-term eye health problems, as 36 per cent spend more than five hours-a-day glued to screens over the school summer holidays. A study of 1,500 parents found four in 10 were completely unaware extended periods using gadgets, such as tablets or phones, can be a leading cause for eye problems, like myopia – commonly known as …

Brits are most likely to smile when spending time with family, waking up to sunshine and making someone else grin. The poll of 2,000 adults found bagging a bargain and finding forgotten cash rounded off the top five things that make people happy. Hearing a baby giggle, a smiley stranger in the street, and being sent a meme also ranked …

The study of 2,000 females who menstruate revealed the 10 cities in the UK which are hardest hit by this widespread issue, which includes Oxford (40 per cent) and Birmingham (34 per cent). While those in Cambridge and York (32 per cent respectively) also admit there are some months when they struggle. Overall, a quarter of the female population admit …

Brits forget an average of 1,095 things a year, such as their partner’s phone number, birthdays – and where they’ve parked the car. A study of 2,000 adults found they forget something on average three times a day, including why they entered a room, what they were about to say and other people’s names. While some don’t remember to take …

A study of 1,500 people with the allergy found itchy eyes, runny noses and constant sneezing makes the warm season far from enjoyable for 48 per cent. More than a quarter (27 per cent) have been forced to take days off work before because their hay fever symptoms were so bad. And 44 per cent ‘dread’ socialising because of the …

Data found Baby Boomers – those aged 57-70 – were the most active, exercising for an average of 215 minutes a week. In contrast, Gen Z – those aged 18-24 – were the most inactive, with a weekly average of 111 minutes of exercise. The study also suggested a positive link between exercise and mental health with Baby Boomers rating …

The study of 2,000 smokers found 43 per cent of those who keep it under wraps have used walking the dog as an excuse to have a cigarette, while 54 per cent would say they’re just nipping to the shops. Another 40 per cent offer to take the bins out for a secret ciggy, and two thirds have blamed a …

The biggest fears of getting old include failing memory, becoming less mobile and suffering from deteriorating eyesight, research has revealed. A study of 2,000 adults found other major concerns about the ageing process are becoming forgetful, hearing loss and being lonely. Struggling financially, not being able to drive and losing life-long friends and family members were also among the fears. …

A study of 2,000 adults found three-quarters have struggled with worry and apprehension – with 18–24-year-olds suffering the most. And 71 per cent have also experienced greater stress levels, although this rises to 86 per cent of young adults aged 18-24. But 49 per cent of those who felt uneasy found it difficult to talk to their partner about the …