NEWS COPY Brits love their home ‘more than ever’ – after spending an extra EIGHT hours a day in it during recent months. A study of 2,000 adults found that before the pandemic, just nine hours was spent at home on an average day. But the lockdown and restrictions has seen this figure dramatically increase, with 35 per cent now …

NEWS COPY Exercise, eating healthily and spending time with family are the most popular things Brits do to look after their mental health. A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed one in four have also attempted a new diet or exercise regime in the past three months to boost their wellbeing. And 46 per cent have simply tried to get …

NEWS COPY The average British adult will spend a staggering £24,000 during their lifetime – just on getting things fixed. A study of 2,000 adults found vehicles, dishwashers, laptops and mobile phones are among the most costly items to maintain. And typically, the average adult will have to get three items a year fixed by experts – with the most …

NEWS COPY Nearly a quarter of adults admit they are ‘practically addicted’ to online shopping – and get more excited by a delivery than about clocking off work for the day. A study of 2,000 Brits found 82 per cent enjoy shopping for things on the internet, because it’s easier to find what you want and you can keep track …

NEWS COPY A third of UK households have become GREENER since the lockdown came into effect – by turning lights off, recycling more carefully, and showering instead of bathing. A study of 2,000 adults who live with someone else found families have also been vigilant when it comes to energy usage during this time. More than three in 10 (31 …

By SWNS Staff NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average American has experienced 560 moments of worry about their immune health since the start of COVID-19, according to new research. The study of 2,000 Americans asked about their mindsets and anxiety have changed since the start of COVID-19. Results found the average person was struck with worry four times …

NEWS COPY Brits have revealed their motivations for wanting to get in shape – including getting a good night’s sleep, keeping up with the kids and reducing their chances of getting Covid-19. Research of 2,000 adults found two thirds are eager to improve their physical health so they can get more out of life. And four in 10 adults believe …

NEWS COPY Two thirds of Brits (68 per cent) have admitted to being ‘overthinkers’ – and worry about what clothes to wear and why someone hasn’t replied to a text message. The study of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 get wrapped up in trying to get out of unwanted plans, which topped the poll of things we overthink …

By Danielle Moore // SWNS NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Eight in 10 parents feel conflicted about allowing their child to socialize during the new school year, according to new research.  The study of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that seventy-nine percent of respondents agree that while they recognize that socializing is important for their child’s social development, …

NEWS COPY Open plan living is going out of fashion as Britons adapt their homes to accommodate home working, according to a report. The march towards communal living spaces, which started in the 1970s, is going into reverse as families seek to create separate ‘zones’ in their homes. This allows specific areas to be created for activities such as home …