By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Forty-two percent of Americans start feeling tired as early as noon, according to new research. The survey looked at the daily habits of 2,000 Americans and found 65% said they rarely wake up feeling rested and energized. And this daytime tiredness negatively affects 74% of respondents’ productivity. Conducted by …
Cookies, pizza bases – and banana bread – are among the top treats Brits have been making during the lockdown. A study of 2,000 adults discovered exactly what culinary delights have been created over the last few months, with sausage rolls, sourdough bread and lemon drizzle cake also proving popular. Pancakes topped the poll, with cookies, chocolate cake …
Students are changing their education plans due to uncertainty around the current pandemic – with more than a third wondering if it is worth going to university at all. A study of 1,000 college and sixth-form pupils found concerns around finances, family and their future in general have led to four in 10 changing their mind about their …
Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees and Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ are among the happiest songs ever released. A poll of 1,300 adults aged 30-55 has revealed the top 50 tunes most likely to put you in a good mood. Electric Light Orchestra – aka ELO – took the crown …
The best and worst garden trends of all time have been revealed – with bird feeders and vegetable patches among the good, and gnomes and fake grass among the bad. A study found water features, summer houses and decking are also viewed favourably among green-fingered Brits, as are herb gardens, living walls and outdoor kitchens. But they’re not …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Over half (51%) of respondents reveal their partner or roommate has made them more sustainable in their everyday lives, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 people also found that a staggering 86% encourage their partners and family members to make more sustainable choices daily. In a typical …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Eight in 10 Americans are reevaluating their health priorities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their health and how the novel coronavirus has affected their health plans. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed admitted that they didn’t take their health seriously enough before …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Less than half of Americans know the true meaning behind Memorial Day, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed just 43% were aware it’s a holiday honoring those who died in service while in the U.S. Armed Forces. Twenty-eight percent mistakenly believed Memorial Day was …
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 …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Two in three Americans say they flat-out don’t remember the last time they wore real pants, according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 American respondents who currently work from home, four in five say they spend the nine-to-five wearing PJ’s or comfy clothes. In a survey of 2,000 American …
Millions of elderly people feel cut off due to a lack of tech knowledge – and would even avoid a GP appointm…
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two-thirds of Americans have had an “eco wake-up call” since the s…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over three-quarters of Americans say the COVID-19 outbreak has increased thei…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American has made six new friends as a result of virtual…
The average adult will spend the equivalent of 34 YEARS of their lives staring at screens. Research polling 2,000 …
Householders stuck at home are spotting a raft of DIY jobs which need doing – because they are now spending all da…
Former Olympian Rebecca Adlington and presenters Helen Skelton and Chris Packham have joined forces to share their…
Family photos, fresh bed sheets and a fridge full of food are among the things which most help a house feel like a…
Helping colleagues when you don’t need to, never missing a deadline – and volunteering for more are signs you’re a…
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Being home with the kid…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Eight in 10 graduating college students believe their college experience has been robbed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The stu…
By Sarah Kocher // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Half of Americans have cheated on their partner – in a dream, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their drea…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
Lockdown Brits are sleeping longer – but having a worse night’s sleep due to a change in routine, general worry and late night snacking. Research found the average adult got six hours and 43 minutes of sleep on a typical weekday night before the coronavirus pandemic. But a lack of school runs and commuting has seen the average …
Home-schooling parents are turning to nature to keep their children learning during the lockdown – by using the garden and walks as a classroom, a study has found. Since the schools closed in March, millions of parents have been searching for ways to entertain their children in an educational way as they adapt to a new way of …
The average family dining table will play host to 572 conversations, 1,456 meals and 468 jokes – every year. A study of 1,000 parents revealed a further 57 disagreements are had at the dinner table while 72 special moments are shared annually. It also emerged that half of parents think it is important for their brood to sit …
‘Technophobe’ Brits have learnt new tech skills during lockdown – including how to video call, send a group text and even use their computer to make a phone call. Research polling 2,000 adults found a quarter previously avoided messaging into group chats, while 23 per cent wouldn’t use video conferencing for work. More than a quarter even went …
You’re officially ‘old’ at the age of 61, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Brits pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves to be ‘past it’, and revealed it to be just a year after the big six-oh. Almost seven in 10 admitted to worrying about getting old, with half even claiming the idea of …
An estimated 32 million Brits have changed their eating habits during lockdown – including eating healthier food and trying new meals. A study of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent think their diets are different now, with 29 per cent of those saying it is healthier than it was before. An eighth are using more plant-based alternatives and …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC With more parents at home with their families, they’re facing tough questions from inquisitive kids, according to new research. In fact, parents field 468 difficult questions from their kids each and every year! The poll of 2,000 parents with children ages 2-12 …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The majority of office workers think working in an office is actually hurting the environment, according to new research. For Earth Day, a global poll of 2,250 office workers discovered that 77% reveal that working from home is one of most effective …
By Marie Haaland New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC You’re officially old at age 57, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves old, and revealed it to be a few years before the big six-oh. More than just looking at what age is “old,” …
Brits want to become more environmentally friendly – as a result of social distancing. A study of 2,000 adults found 70 per cent feel the restrictions associated with coronavirus have had a positive impact on the planet. This has led to two-fifths planning to continue with some of their lifestyle changes even when social distancing measures are lifted …
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