Sleepy Brits take 1.5 hours to wake up each day!

It takes sleepy Brits an hour-and-a-half to fully wake up each day, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found that while 7:14am is the average time to get out of bed, it’s not until 8:44am that they’re ready to seize the day. And less than half of those polled would describe themselves as…

Office workers more productive after time outdoors

Office workers feel more productive and in a better mood after being in the great outdoors, according to new research.Productivity improved by 45 per cent from being outside for just 29 minutes - and 63 per cent feel better 'in themselves' after spending time in fresh air, according to the 2,000 office staff surveyed.And 57…

Workers experience career burnout aged 32

Workers are most likely to experience career burnout at the age of just 32, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found nearly a third have felt like they can’t go on at some point in their career due to being stressed and exhausted. More than half of those put this down…

Top Workout Classes You Can Join

  It doesn’t matter whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or improve the strength and flexibility of your body, there are a plethora of fitness exercises to kickstart your goals and boost your mood. Here are top workout classes you can join to have fun and get fit. Body Balance If you are…

Apple launches Fitness+, new smartwatches: what the critics say

Last night Apple unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service, Apple Fitness+,  alongside new sixth-generation Apple Watch smartwatches and new iPads.... Fitness+ will initially launch in six countries including the US and UK before the end of 2020. It will cost £10 per month or £80 per year as a standalone service, which can be…

Sleeping myths – cheese doesn’t give you nightmares!

Arguing before bed, exercising late and checking work emails really do affect your sleep – but eating cheese and taking daytime naps may make no difference, according to experts. TV medical professional Dr Ranj has debunked some of the popular myths about sleep, including claims that everyone needs to get a full eight hours a…

Making Fitness A Bigger Part Of Your Life

We all know that there are huge benefits to be gained from being as fit as possible. You will likely have more energy, you will be healthier overall, and you will find that your mental health improves as well. It is a way of lengthening your life while also making yourself happier, and for that…

Withings ScanWatch can help monitor COVID-19 symptoms

After gaining approval for medical use, Withings has announced the European availability of its ScanWatch to the general public - a device that can measure low blood oxygen levels present during COVID-19 and other illnesses. Developed by cardiologists and sleep experts, it is believed to be the world's first clinically validated hybrid smartwatch to detect…

What is the Irish lottery, and how do we play it?

When it comes to lottery games, the United States stands above all other nations. Fortunately, there's a bevy of lottery games available in the UK, India, Australia, and Ireland, which we will be getting to in this article. Whether you want to call it the Irish Lottery, Irish Lotto, or Irish National Lottery, this Celtic…

Sports Movies: Best Ice Hockey Movies of All-Time

Sport lends itself perfectly to the movie industry, with its unpredictable nature making it the ideal fodder for film producers to sink their teeth into. At the heart of every great sports movie is the back story, which generally focuses on the struggles the central characters faced to be successful. As recently highlighted by an…