Top 6 Board Games for Lockdown

Locked down in your own home - once again - and can't find anything to watch on TV or anything interesting to do? How about going old school and getting one of these board games to keep yourself and other family members entertained over the next few weeks. Chris Price reports... The Taskmaster Board Game…

4 in 10 workers fear for mental health working from home

Four in 10 British office workers fear their mental health and wellbeing will suffer if they have to spend another six months working from home. The study of 2,000 employees found 41 per cent already feel more anxious and isolated than ever before, after already spending months cooped up. Missing out on office banter, feeling…

Staying Connected To Parents And Grandparents During COVID-19

One unforeseen consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the sundering of our relationship with our parents and especially with our grandparents. Lockdowns, social distancing and closed borders have thrown our ability to touch base into chaos. This can have profound effects, especially for our most vulnerable loved ones. Those 65 and older, often living…

Fossil Group announces £199 Gen 5E smartwatch

FSL3636829 Fossil Group has announced the new Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch which will be available to purchase from November 26. The watch boasts all the essential features of the original Gen 5, with new styles and sizes to choose from. Available in four colourways, the new £199 Gen 5E comes either…

Top 7 Tips for Virtual Dating

With Virtual Dating soaring by 36 per cent during lockdown, relationship expert Alix Fox teams up with Virgin Media to create a digital guide for singletons. In this article, she gives her Top 7 tips for digital dating.... 1. Choose your setting While it can be hard to get yourself ready for a date in…

Cool Ways You Can Make Money With Your Art

Everyone is always looking for new or fun ways to make money. The 9-5 life isn't for everyone, which is apparent as people seek to find gainful employment that also means something to them. This goal allows people to make money with their passion, but it's not always that simple. Making money with your passions…

Gen Z switching devices off to combat stress

Gen Z are spending less time in front of screens in order to combat stress and anxiety, a new study reveals. A survey of 2,023 UK drivers conducted by Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars, revealed that the average adult typically spends 12 hours 35 minutes feeling stressed over the…

It’s official – dogs are our number one pet

  Brits love their dogs more than any other pet Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers - after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation's 'ulti-mutt' pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite…

1 in 3 feel mental health worsened during lockdown

  1 in 3 feel mental health has suffered during lockdown 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…

Exercise gadgets for National Fitness Day

Many of us struggle to find the time and motivation to exercise and it can be impossible to fit a workout in around work, childcare and other commitments. However, evidence shows that exercising for even 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference to your health and fitness levels. Today on National Fitness Day, a celebration…