Millions of Brits swear their morning rituals get their day off to a good start, including meditation, exercise and writing down goals. A poll of 2,000 adults found brushing their teeth, having a shower, cooking breakfast and making the bed are some of things they would be least likely to skip as part of their morning routine. However, 32 per …

What shower style do you have? Do you love to lather or are you more of a scrubber? Do you like the temperature hot or is a cold shower more your thing? Take this quiz to find out what your bathing habits say about you. It comes after research of 2,000 adults found 41 per cent described themselves as ‘latherers’ …

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed they exercise an average of four times a week during summer, but this decreases during the colder months, with 31 per cent less active then than at any other time of the year. Nearly three quarters (72 per cent) of those put the drop in activity down to the colder temperatures, with 57 per …

Millions of Brits have a special voice for different occasions – with many putting on a ‘phoning in sick’ voice when calling their boss. However, the study of 2,000 adults revealed of these 79 per cent feel they need to exaggerate because they fear they won’t be believed. In fact, they are most likely to put a particular voice on …

 Research of 2,000 adults found ‘retro pastimes’ which involve arts and crafts – like sewing and model making – or getting outdoors – like bird watching – are in vogue.   While gardening and kneading dough are also popular activities.   More than a quarter (26 per cent) said the appeal of such hobbies is primarily down to escaping the …

A study of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive season found 17 per cent will start discussing the following year’s plans while still celebrating. This is down to 43 per cent wanting to get organised and plan ahead. Thinking about why they like to get organised, 55 per cent like the control aspect, while 43 per cent said it allows …

Three quarters of Brits admit they are lacking joy in their lives, despite 78 per cent saying little lifts help to add a bit of ‘oomph’ during tough times. Research of 2000 adults found two fifths blame their lacklustre feelings on the ongoing challenges with the cost-of-living crisis. However, 61 per cent are actively looking to inject more pleasure into …

The top 10 kids’ toys for this Christmas have been revealed by Amazon UK – including everything from flying avocados to prehistoric predators. Celebrity Kimberley Walsh unveiled the toys at the ‘Joy of Toys’ experience on London’s South Bank today, giving children to chance to unlock their imagination – with an interactive play area and free hair-braiding to entertain visitors. …

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 …

Feeling a little peckish? This hypnotic video showing a miniature Victoria Sponge being made is bound to capture the minds of bakers – thanks to the skills of a Great British Bake-Off winner. Measuring just a few centimetres tall, the small bake was created by the 2019 winner of the show, David Atherton. As part of the Guide Dogs fundraising …