Britain has become a nation of ‘POLYTASKERS’ – doing many tasks from the different areas of their lives at the same time – as lifestyles have dramatically changed this year. After spending the last few months juggling everything from work, parenting, home-schooling and being in a relationship – often at the same time, Brits have had to improve …

It’s official – practising a musical instrument IS good for your mental health. A poll of 2,000 UK adults who play an instrument found a huge 89 per cent think playing music keeps them mentally balanced. More than a quarter report a ‘sense of clarity’ when practising their instrument of choice, while 56 per cent feel a deep …

More than one in 10 adults consider their partner eating a McDonald’s meal without them – to be as bad as CHEATING. A poll of 1,000 fans of the fast food chain found one in twenty desperate for a taste of the grub after months of going without claimed they would even break up with their other half …

These eye-catching images of a smiley face were projected onto the Houses of Parliament to spread an uplifting message of positivity. A smile – especially one which is 25 meters wide – can go a long way to cheering people up, which is more important than ever at the moment. The lipstick-wearing smiley was beamed onto the famous …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans have met an average of 10 new people online during their time in self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their digital communication habits while they’ve been sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four percent of respondents shared they’ve webcammed with a stranger for …

A fifth of parents believe the lockdown restrictions have been beneficial for their kids due to the extra ‘family time’ it has given them. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with children living at home found more than a third are now re-thinking their entire routines after enjoying having more quality time together during the lockdown. As …

Receiving an online delivery earlier than expected, getting a compliment from a stranger – and taking a ‘good selfie’ on the first attempt are among life’s ‘little wins’. A poll of 2,000 adults discovered the small everyday moments which spark joy. These include getting an extra hour in bed and enjoying a relaxing glass of wine at the …

Moonpig have launched a mental health awareness campaign – encouraging Brits to find their voice, reach out to people who may be struggling and to ‘see the hidden message’ when communicating with friends and family. As the camera gets closer, the words fade to reveal the ‘hidden message’, something which the sender wanted to say but found difficult …

Former Olympian Rebecca Adlington and presenters Helen Skelton and Chris Packham have joined forces to share their tips on how to save energy during the lockdown. Alongside actress Lisa Faulkner and comedian Mark Watson, the famous faces have revealed the small things they are doing to cut their energy use as people spend more time than usual at …

Helping colleagues when you don’t need to, never missing a deadline – and volunteering for more are signs you’re a ‘hard worker’, according to research. Other signs you’re impressing your boss include having a comprehensive to-do list, getting in early and staying late, and offering to go to boring meetings. The poll of 2,000 office workers also found …