– with video and infographic By Gemma Francis The average first-time buyer is now seven years older than in 1960 and needs to save around £20,000 to be able to buy a home, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a huge difference in the profile of someone buying their first home through the generations. …

– WITH PICTURES Jordan Middleton’s career has reached new heights – after she landed her dream job as a rollercoaster and attractions excellence tester at Thorpe Park Resort in Surrey. Thrill-seeking Jordan’s first day in the role saw her try out their new The Walking Dead: the Ride, for passenger comfort and fright value. The rollercoaster is the …

UN-BEAR-ABLE – WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Story%20Assets/Life%20StorageBy Zoya Gervis Four in ten adults still have a stuffed animal they interact with- and men are more likely to still have their teddy, according to new research. A study examining the sentimentality of 2,000 adults found 43 percent still privately indulges their softer side with a cuddle from their favorite stuffed …

– WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/imdyhseeyl74tad/AABjByFb7_s-7bXaVwp0q8ENa?dl=0 By Tyler Schmall   The average American couple has sex for 69 minutes per week, according to new research. That’s right, 69 minutes a week. A survey of 2,000 American adults in relationships examined the role sex plays in modern relationships and found some rather intriguing data. For instance, the average couple has …

– WITH PICTURES AND VIDEO This image shows the amount of equipment you really need to survive the Arctic temperatures – including a -40c sleeping bag, snow shoes, satellite communication … and toilet roll. The life-saving items were laid out ahead of former England rugby star Will Greenwood’s Arctic trek in memory of his son Freddie, who died …

– By Gemma Francis Young adults spend more than SIX hours a day ‘stressed out’, a study has found. A poll of 1,000 18-25-year-olds found money, appearance and career worries as well as fears about the future mean a large chunk of their time is spent feeling anxious or under pressure. But one in 10 feel they have …

Realising most other employees are younger than you, being able to poke fun at your boss and having your own mug are all signs you’ve become ‘part of the furniture’ at work. A study of 2,000 office workers has revealed the top 40 indicators that you’ve been in your job too long, including being able to tell if …

FRESH PERSPECTIVE By Sam Paul For some millennials, morning breath may last for more than just the morning. That’s because, according to new research, many young Americans are failing to regularly clean their teeth. A new study into the dental hygiene habits of 2,000 Americans found three in ten millennials studied (30 percent) only brush their teeth ONCE a day. …

WITH VIDEO  An app is revolutionising the lives of vulnerable people in Kenya by helping them manage the burden of unexpected medical costs. Single mums and elderly people are signing up to the mobile health wallet service M-TIBA, which allows individuals to send, save and spend funds for their medical treatments. Prior to its development, the severe lack …

UK FAMILIES are desperate to dramatically slash their plastic use – and are turning back to traditional shopping methods to beat the plastic plague. A huge 93 per cent of families say they are trying to use fewer plastic items but only 17 per cent are able to afford pricier non-plastic alternatives. As a result, over half families …