Category: Wellbeing
4 in 10 students addicted to phone, causing sleep problems
Almost four in 10 university students are addicted to their smartphones, and the habit is playing havoc with their sleep, according to new research. Research from King’s College London found that 39 per cent of people aged between 18 and 30 reported symptoms of addiction using a validated tool known as the smartphone addiction scale.…
1 in 5 of those WFH not even leaving house
One in five of us who are WFH aren’t even leaving the house in daylight hours during the week as lockdown continues to take its toll. Being too busy to take a lunch break, poor weather and having no reason to go out means 87% have had spells this winter where they haven’t set foot…
Top 50 things we won’t do after COVID-19 pandemic is over
Millions of adults believe they will never again share a drink, snog a stranger - or try on someone else's glasses, once the pandemic is finally over. A study of 2,000 adults found that eight in 10 will consciously try not to share items with other people, while 73 per cent will now always maintain…
5 Ways to Encourage Independence in Elderly Relatives
One of the most challenging things about getting older is the feeling that you’re losing your independence. This is natural due to health issues and the decrease in mobility that inevitably comes with age. Encouraging elderly relatives to remain independent for as long as possible has many benefits. It will enhance their cognitive and physical…
4 in 10 Brits ‘never gone so long without holiday’
Four in 10 Brits said the past year is the longest they have ever gone without a holiday – taking an enormous toll on their overall mood and wellbeing. A study of 2,000 adults found that prior to the pandemic, they would have enjoyed a holiday or mini-break from their daily routine every four months.…
7 in 10 Brits enjoy ‘me-time’ during pandemic
Brits have learned to give themselves more 'me-time' during the pandemic, with watching a film and decluttering the house among the top ways to unwind. Research polling 2,000 adults found 72 per cent regularly manage to enjoy some alone time, with soaking in suds, taking a nap and listening to music also popular ways to…
How to Beat the Post-Christmas Comedown
Christmas is like a sugar rush. It’s incredible for a while, but the comedown can be pretty bad. Sadly, indulging too much can lead to a pretty challenging start to the New Year. If you don’t get out of your funk quickly, it’s not unusual to find January and February unbearable, and the winter weather…
WW teams up with Uber Eats for range of ‘fakeaway’ dishes
To help the nation battle the bulge, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) has created a new range of ‘fakeaway’ dishes which can be ordered through Uber Eats. Among the options available on the menu are chicken tandoori skewers and a vegan mushroom and spinach curry - both of which are ‘ZeroPoint’ to those following the blue…
5 Great Ways to Give Yourself Some TLC
Self-love is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Many of us are hard on ourselves, with negative self-speak or pushing ourselves to our limits, so it is important to take a moment to take care of yourself. A little TLC can go a long way during a long work week, or…
Top Tech Tips for helping get through Blue Monday
As 2021 dawns, many of us were hoping for a brighter year than 2020. But in reality, we're still a long way from socialising in real life, with this year's Blue Monday (so-called because it's widely considered the most depressing day of the year) poised to be the toughest yet... Research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky…
