Category: Feeling good
Only 1 in 8 Brits have been abroad in 2021, research shows
A study of 2,000 adults found only 12 per cent have managed to escape the UK and get abroad during 2021. Four in 10 have been able to enjoy a ‘staycation’, while another 40 per cent haven’t gone away at all. Just under two thirds (64 per cent) feel the changing isolation and quarantine rules…
Behind Closed Doors: Keeping Your Secret Passions Hidden From The Outside World
Everyone has interests that they would rather keep to themselves. While most people can relate to even the weirdest of passions, talking about this sort of topic in public can be very embarrassing, especially when it is a personal thing. No matter your particular kink or interest, though, you should be able to enjoy the…
Lord of the Ring – why Tolkien is most successful author ever
When it comes to perfect material for the big screen you can't beat the works of JRR Tolkien, it seems. Chris Price looks at the most successful book-to-film adaptations of all time including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Next time you are chatting to your mates down the pub or at work…
CBD Oil Benefits and Uses
Among the many health trends that have emerged in recent years, CBD products have been among the most popular. As CBD has shifted from being a mysterious, cannabis-related product to a more commonly recognized name, there has been increasing innovation in the realm of CBD. These days, you can find CBD water, CBD muscle rubs,…
Brits struggling to stay awake from staring at screens all day
Brits are struggling to keep their eyes open by 6pm – after staring at a variety of screens all day. Research into the impact of screen time on eyes revealed the average person looks at a gadget, TV or monitor for more than six hours a day. From scrolling through phones, to working at screens…
Top 40 excuses not to exercise revealed
Millions of adults have a 'fairweather' approach to fitness - with rain and cold temperatures among the top reasons for not taking regular exercise. The top 40 excuses for not working out also include finishing work too late, already having other plans and being hungover. Food clearly has an impact with one in 10 of…
‘Don’t get your knickers in a twist’, voted favourite British phrase
Researchers polled 2,000 adults to find out the most popular dialect sayings with 'Don't get your knickers in a twist' topping the list. Other beloved phrases include ‘a curtain twitcher’ – ‘a nosey person’, ‘it’s a dreich day’ – ‘a miserable day’ and ‘having a blether’ – ‘a chat’ or ‘a gossip’. But there are…
6 in 10 Brits think alien invasion is inevitable
Six in 10 Brits think an alien invasion is inevitable and 80 per cent have a plan to deal with it, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults revealed the hilarious things they'd do if aliens paid us a visit - including hiding under the bed, pretending to be out, or simply panicking. Other…
Frugal Fitness: Here are Simple Tips for Setting Up Your Own Home Gym
A gym subscription can be too much, and with the increase of online exercises from some of the best studio trainers, it is now much easier and inexpensive to build a strength and endurance studio from the luxury of your own house. Therefore, if you plan to cancel the monthly fitness plans and commit to…
How to Reduce Stress
Stress is unfortunately inevitable. There are going to be times in our lives that feel we get stressed and flustered, we can’t change that. Whether it be minor inconveniences or a massive crisis, it can be really overwhelming. Although it’s not completely avoidable, there are a series of things you can do to deal with…
