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 Brits are having a worse night sleep than ever before – due to strange dreams and late-night snacking.…
Busy parents juggling work, chores and children don’t get the chance to relax until 8:39pm. A study of 2,000 mums …
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Lockdown Brits are sleeping longer – but having a worse night’s sleep due to a change in routine, general wo…
Home-schooling parents are turning to nature to keep their children learning during the lockdown – by using the ga…
The average family dining table will play host to 572 conversations, 1,456 meals and 468 jokes – every year. A stu…
‘Technophobe’ Brits have learnt new tech skills during lockdown – including how to video call, send a group text a…
You’re officially ‘old’ at the age of 61, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Brits pinpointed the age at…
An estimated 32 million Brits have changed their eating habits during lockdown – including eating healthier …
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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 …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American has made six new friends as a result of virtual gatherings attended during quarantine, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans found that 83% of those who have made a new friend virtually are excited to meet up with them in real life and …
The average adult will spend the equivalent of 34 YEARS of their lives staring at screens. Research polling 2,000 Brits found more than 4,866 hours a year are spent glued to gadgets such as phones, laptops and televisions. This equates to an astonishing 301,733 hours over the average adult lifetime of 62 years. Up to three-and-a-half hours a …
Householders stuck at home are spotting a raft of DIY jobs which need doing – because they are now spending all day looking at them. A study of 2,000 adults found more than half have noticed faults which need fixing or cosmetic damage they previously took no notice of, as they spend more time than ever at home. …
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 …
Family photos, fresh bed sheets and a fridge full of food are among the things which most help a house feel like a home. A study of 2,000 homeowners has revealed what transforms four walls into a homely space, with their own bed topping the list according to 65 per cent. Similarly, having a ‘space’ on the sofa …
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 …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Being home with the kids more has seven in ten parents agreeing that being a teacher is harder than their current job, according to new research. Four in five parents confessed to having a newfound respect for teachers and 77% think educators should be …
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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