News Copy – By Gemma Francis Two thirds of grown-ups admit they ‘don’t always act their age’, it has emerged. Research carried out among 2,000 adults found a large percentage confess to being ‘big kids at heart’, often getting up to things which younger generations enjoy. One in three have bombed down a kid’s slide in a playground and one …

News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy “Cheers” has overtaken ‘thank you’ as the most popular way to show verbal appreciation, it has emerged. Research revealed more than four in 10 of us now regularly use ‘cheers’ instead of the more traditional response. Experts believe “Cheers” originated from the old French word chiere which meant “face” or “head.” By the 18th …

News Copy – by Emma Elsworthy Walking in the countryside, soaking in a long bath – and spending an evening in the local pub are among our ‘happiest places’, it has emerged. Relaxing in the garden, being on holiday in the sun and listening to their favourite music also made the list of things we do to cheer ourselves up. …

News Copy British shoppers could be missing out on more than £45billion of loyalty points a year, according to research. Researchers found a fifth – around 10.5 million people – either have no loyalty cards or simply haven’t used them in over the past 12 months. During a typical week the average Brit spends £86.57 on fuel and groceries – …

News Copy  It’s official – posting more than EIGHT holiday photos on social media is seen as ‘spamming’, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 Instagram users found that rather than enjoying their friend’s travel snaps, followers are more likely to be annoyed by a deluge of pictures. And two thirds think seeing too many of someone else’s holiday …

News Copy Almost half of British women don’t have enough time to enjoy nature, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found hectic workloads and busy family lives mean many go for long spells without taking time to enjoy Mother Nature’s creations. Over the past six months, only half of the 2,000 women polled have managed to …

News Copy   Louis Armstrong’s ‘It’s A Wonderful World’ is the song busy Brits are most likely to play to help them make it through the day, a study has found. The soulful 1967 ballad beat The Beatles classic ‘Let it Be’ and Elton John’s ‘Your Song’. Other popular go-to artists for taking time out include Aretha Franklin, Adele and Ed …

News Copy Eight in 10 mums have shunned the idea of being a supermum – and feel they are ‘good enough’ instead, a study has found. Researchers polling 2,000 mums of children aged 0-18 have found that rather than aiming for perfection, most believe they are doing OK when it comes to raising happy and healthy children. Just managing to …

News Copy A record number of children are in need of foster homes, according to figures. Data released by Foster Care Associates to coincide with the launch of Foster Care Fortnight shows a huge gap in how many children need foster care, with a shortfall of 7,600 foster homes in the UK. The crisis emerged as a study found six …

News Copy The average Brit only feels they perform at their ‘very best’ for one third of every day, it has emerged. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found millions of us struggle to fire on all cylinders throughout the entirety of the working day. It also emerged the typical Brit will feel less than 100 per cent for almost eight …