Superstitious Brits have revealed the numbers they are most likely to turn to in the name of luck – with seven coming out on top. A study of 2,000 adults found the number five come second for those who have a lucky number, while 13, traditionally a number signifying bad luck, was third. And the top 10 most commonly chosen …

A study of 1,016 adults found 36 per cent prefer not to confide in others over anything they consider to be ‘personal’, or ‘embarrassing’ (28 per cent). Other taboo topics kept off the agenda are menstruation, old-age, personal hygiene and menopause. This is despite celebrities including Lady Gaga, Davina McCall and James Argent, opening up about issues such as mental …

Spontaneity peaks at the age of 31 – before tailing off just six years later. A study of 1,000 adults found they are at their most impulsive in their early thirties, due to a desire to have fun (51 per cent) and lack of responsibility (47 per cent). This is coupled with fewer financial commitments (44 per cent) and more …

Brits have revealed the top 30 things where a little bit goes a long way, including chocolate, meetings with the in-laws – and hair gel. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the things in life where you don’t need too much of it to reap the benefits. Caffeine, squash and – being on the receiving end of a smile – …

Dramatic lifestyle changes like new exercise regimes, cutting alcohol intake and eating less meat typically last less than two months, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found they stick to a new habit for an average of just seven weeks before giving it up, while 21 per cent only keep at it for a month. More than half …

The study of 800 adult males who have thinning or no hair found 73 per cent claimed to have less luck on the dating scene than friends with hair. One in five blame their receding hairline on their failure to find ‘The One’, with 32 per cent believing they had a more successful love life when they had full locks. …

Retirees fall into one of five main personality types, with being a ‘short break Steve’ most common. Research of 1,000 adults who have retired in the last 10 years revealed 30 per cent like to make the most of the opportunity to explore other cities and countries. Almost three in 10 (28 per cent) identified as a ‘care-a-lot Carol’, loving …

A poll of 2,000 UK adults found 57 per cent like to distinguish themselves from the ordinary. As many as six in 10 are keen to express themselves creatively and 42 per cent are always looking for ways to inject playfulness into the every day. Among the top ways they add a bit more personality into their lives is customising …

Happiness lasts longer after your favourite sports team has won compared to hearing your partner say ‘I love you’, research has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found hearing those three sweet words makes people feel good for an average of four hours – but the boost of a win for a favourite team is still there four hours and …

Lionesses Leah Williamson and Beth Mead have topped a list of female role models for youngsters. After their ground-breaking success in the Women’s Euros, the pair took first and second place in the top 20 list of confidence boosting icons, ahead of Harry Potter Star Emma Watson and the Duchess of Cambridge. Other role models include football stars Lucy Bronze …