First dates, work presentations and making phone calls to strangers are among the top 30 most stressful situations in life, according to research.   A study of 2,000 UK adults found deadlines for work, bumping into an ex-partner and forgetting something important are other things which cause unnecessary distress.   But running late to something like an appointment or a …

Former Lions captain Matt Dawson took on former Springboks’ flanker Francois Louw in the ultimate cultural test match – a traditional South African Braai versus a good old British BBQ.   The Braai versus BBQ challenge series included a round on rugby trivia – which Dawson won handily, drawing on his years of Question of Sport experience.   Although both …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over half of American boomers are worried they’ll never be able to retire due to the COVID-19 pandemic – according to new research. A new survey of 2,567 boomers* (about 2,200 of whom are not retired) found 52% of those not currently retired are worried COVID-19 has made such an impact on their lives …

A study of 1,000 families by comparethemarket.com found three quarters (77 percent) are anticipating this year being unlike any other, but are determined to make it special as restrictions have eased by filling the time with day trips, dinners and movies.   Nearly six in 10 families (57 per cent) will be spending more time in the UK than usual …

Guide Dogs has committed to supplying more than 3,500 visually impaired children with free iPads and iPhones after research revealed the damage caused to their personal development by a lack of access to technology   An in-depth study saw the charity interview 170 parents and guardians of children aged under 12 who had a vision impairment.   More than a …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Americans are willing to pay extra for personal hygiene products online, all in order to avoid the embarrassment of buying in a store, according to a new study. The survey polled 2,000 Americans found 89% would opt to spend more money to purchase items online that they would otherwise feel embarrassed about …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The stars have aligned … with Americans’ furniture. A recent survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored the differences between the astrological signs to see what each sign cares about the most when it comes to home decor and furnishings.  When it comes to sprucing up their homes, new …

By Aleksandra Vayntraub // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Is a hot dog a sandwich? More than half of Americans (53%) think so, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans explored their cookout food and condiment preferences. When it comes to the order of constructing a hot dog, 75% of those surveyed revealed they’ve put …

A survey of 1,000 adults in Scotland revealed 97 per cent are making an effort to be eco-friendly, by doing things like installing solar panels, using energy efficient light bulbs and carpooling.   Sustainably sourced tea and coffee is popular among Scots with 16 per cent making the switch, while just under four in 10 will walk or cycle instead …

A study of 2,000 UK adults found the average household has 21 disagreements each week – many of which are over something trivial.   Many rows occur in the bathroom, as family members get frustrated at others not changing the toilet roll tube when it’s empty (19 per cent) or even failing to flush the loo (16 per cent).   …