Millions of dog owners worry they are feeding their pets the wrong kind of treats. A study of 2,000 dog devotees found the average family hound will consume 27 treats a week, but six in 10 fear they aren’t good for their beloved pooch. Behaving well for a photograph, acting ‘cute’ and performing a trick are among the reasons dogs …

New parents will have more than 2,500 arguments in the first year of their baby’s life. The study of 2,000 mums and dads found they’ll have up to seven arguments a day about how to look after the baby, and who is doing the most around the house. Common disputes during year one include who is the most tired and …

The average over 50 is sitting on the equivalent of £56,574 worth of unused space in their home. A study of 2,000 adults over 50 found that after their offspring have flown the nest, the older generation are left with 34 square metres of empty space in their homes which isn’t always utilised. With a typical house size of 165.6 …

Millions of Brits wrongly believe CBD oil is illegal in the UK, according to research. The oil, said to help promote sleep, ease chronic pain, and reduce stress and anxiety, is legal in the UK as it doesn’t contain THC – a compound with psychoactive effects. But two thirds believe it is banned. And eight in 10 think the effect …

Millennials are more likely to dine on Italian food than any other generation – because of how good it looks on social media. The study of 2,000 adults found almost three quarters of 22-35-year-olds describe Italian food as their favourite type of cuisine, compared to just 42 per cent of over 55s. And while 63 per cent of young adults …

Millions of parents feel totally disconnected from their children. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with youngsters aged 0-18 found ‘family’ is becoming a thing of the past as more than half feel ‘distant’ from their offspring. More than four in 10 (43 per cent) put this ‘endangered’ family time down to children spending large amounts of …

A close-knit family, laughter – and a good cup of tea are among the secrets to happiness, according to Brits. Other ingredients for a cheerful existence include regular exercise, being kind to strangers and singing in the shower. Getting ‘enough’ sleep also helps make life more enjoyable as well as going on holiday at least once a year and indulging …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC More than half of women small business owners believe they overcame greater obstacles than their male counterparts, according to new research. With one out of every five small businesses failing before the end of their first year*, a poll of over 850 female …

Victor Meldrew’s infamous catchphrase, ‘I don’t believe it!’, has been voted the nation’s favourite. The instantly recognisable saying from One Foot in the Grave saw off competition from ‘Simples’ – made famous by the meerkats of Compare the Market, which came second. The immortal words ‘Don’t panic!’ exclaimed by Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army took third place. The survey of …

The perfect family TV show should be a comedy with 10 jokes per episode – and a ‘loveable animal. A study of 1,000 parents found the ideal programme would also have three plot twists, a ‘goodie versus baddie’ plot and be set on Earth. One in six also think family shows should be animated and fantastical while 45 per cent …