Adults predict they could only go without their phone and TV for just five hours, while they could manage three days without a laptop or tablet. A study of 2,000 Brits found 71 per cent admitted they’d struggle to manage their life if they didn’t have access to the internet. And without a phone more than half (56 per cent) …
A poll of 1,100 health experts – including GPs, doctors and optometrists – found 37 per cent per cent are not aware of Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) which can cause vivid, and sometimes frightening, visual hallucinations for those who have lost 60 per cent or more of their sight. Of those who are aware of it, a tenth admit they …
Britain is a nation of ‘armchair detectives’, with nearly a third confident in their ability to solve real illegal misconducts thanks to the skills they have picked up watching crime TV. And of these ‘Holmes-from-home’ detectives, 71 per cent reckon they have the analytical skills and resources to solve a murder case – in real life. A study of 2,000 …
The greatest video games of all time include FIFA, Mario Kart and Sonic the Hedgehog – with eight of the top 10 more than 40 years old. A poll of 2,000 adults found three quarters have played video games before, with 86 per cent of those feeling a sense of nostalgia whenever they are reminded of them. As a result, …
Over 50s are becoming more daring with their hobbies and interests – with marathons, hand-gliding and getting a TATTOO among the top 50 things they want to experience. A poll of 2,000 adults over 50 found 47 per cent have a new outlook on life as 62 per cent are keen to embrace things more now than they used to. …
A study of 2,000 adults found they suffer an average of eight sad days a month, with a quarter feeling at their lowest during January. Top winter gloom inducers include the weather, shorter days with dark mornings and evenings and feeling cold. Following the findings, a mood-boosting billboard has been unveiled, that dispenses light therapy to help banish the January …
Nearly four in 10 pet owners have set a New Year’s resolution for their animal companion – if only to help them achieve their own goals. A poll of 2,000 adults who have a pet revealed their top goals for their furry friend for the year – including getting more exercise and to lose weight. Others want them to learn …
An experiment saw 77 physically inactive mind gamers from 21 countries – who specialise in chess and e-sports – complete a training programme to examine the link between exercise and mental performance. After four months, the study found their minds were ‘significantly sharpened’ and they were able to perform at a higher level than before. The gamers’ cognitive function was …
Britain’s lofts are filled with more than one billion treasured toys – including Barbie, LEGO and Hot Wheels. A study of 2,000 adults revealed they each have an average of 20 toys and playthings stashed away, with 65 per cent planning to pass them down to their children or grandchildren. Other popular items stored away also include Fisher Price telephones, …
The ‘holiday glow’ – otherwise known as the feeling of excitement that surrounds a holiday – lasts for as long as a whole week after returning home from a vacation However, the poll of 2,000 holidaymakers found 34 per cent will get their next holiday plan sorted immediately upon return so they have something to look forward to and kick …
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