A poll of 2,000 adults found they spend an estimated three hours a day deciding what to have to eat, what time to go to bed and what to wear and watch. But the average adult admits to changing their mind twice per decision, with more than one in 10 (11 per cent) doing so five or more times. Deciding …

Swimming can be the best sport to relieve stress while walking could clear a mental block, according to experts. TV personality and GP Dr Zoe Williams has recommended movements you can undertake to help improve certain moods. She advises getting some fresh air by walking if you are having a mental block or feel unmotivated can help give you a …

A poll of 2,000 adults found during the last year, those in the capital have taken in a total of 14 free items – that’s more than one per month – including things such as toys, children’s clothes and video games. Residents of Bristol claim the least free items – eight a year – but are the biggest collectors of …

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 …

Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You has been named the best holiday read – beating the Harry Potter collection and Fifty Shades of Grey. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird completed the top five. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne, came sixth, followed by …

She has been globetrotting for more than 50 years and covered over 744,000 miles – and here are her top 12 travelling tips. Judith Chalmers, travel icon and host of Wish You Were Here, has pulled together handy hints for a stress-free trip – including appointing a group leader, packing light and learning a little lingo. Her advice includes booking …

Celebrity canine trainer The Dogfather has spoken of the vital part a pooch can play in care homes – by helping to enhance residents’ length and quality of life. The popular behaviourist from Channel 5’s Dog’s Behaving (very) Badly revealed how animals such as cats and dogs can have a huge impact on the health and happiness of elderly residents. …

Figures from Barclaycard Payments show spending on monthly subscriptions fell 4.2 per cent between May and June as households tighten their belts. While separate research shows concerns around rising costs have prompted seven in 10 adults to be more selective about the subscription services they use. More than a third (36 per cent) have cancelled at least one subscription because …

Playing with a cardboard box and some sticky tape can be just as valuable a learning experience for children as an elaborate day trip to the zoo, according to an expert. As the summer holidays approach, parents have been reassured there are plenty of ways to aid a child’s development and keep them entertained from the comfort of your own …

Students spend 40 hours a week on their laptops, using them for Zoom classes, video games and online shopping. Research of 600 adults who have been a student in the past five years revealed seven hours of laptop time was used for getting on with coursework, and another six hours were taken up with Zoom classes or lectures. Video games …