Category: Wellbeing
3 in 4 parents think pandemic had negative impact on child’s wellbeing
Three-quarters of parents believe the pandemic has had a negative impact on their child’s mental wellbeing, according to a study. Researchers who polled 500 mums and dads of children aged 6 to 11 found 35 per cent have observed higher levels of anxiety in their kids during lockdown. A third (32 per cent) have witnessed…
Excess screen time is major reason for poor sleep, claims study
Experts have cited excess screen time as one of the key reasons behind a poor night’s sleep, a brand new study on sleep quality shows. The WakeUpWell study, conducted by Blinds Direct, analysed light pollution levels, sun hours and mean temperatures in key locations to establish which parts of England experience the lowest quality of sleep.…
It’s official – pets have positive effect on our health!
Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed. A poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 per cent) and calmer (50 per cent). Nearly half also enjoy…
How to boost your energy as pandemic leaves us exhausted
Brits spend the equivalent of nearly 12 years of their lives feeling tired and lacking in energy, relying on caffeine and sugary snacks to get them through the day. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the pandemic has worn us out, with 45 per cent feeling more tired since it began. This is felt the…
World Sleep Day: Don’t watch TV before bed for proper rest!
Research from a sleep science platform to mark World Sleep Day has found that on average 80% of participants who fall asleep to TV wake up feeling tired, compared to 26% of those who don't have any electronic engagement before sleeping. The survey showed the majority (71%) of us watch TV, listen to a podcast…
Lockdown Brits flock to online learning – photography courses most popular
Lockdown Brits flocked to online learning courses in 2020, leading to a 582 per cent increase in registrations - with social media, photography, cooking and baking some of the most popular. Data from Shaw Academy shows a huge rise in the number of people enrolling in 2020 compared to the previous year, as Brits looked…
Top 40 things your Mum knows best about
Researchers polled the nation and revealed that it is not until the age of 28 that we FINALLY agree that our Mum DID know best. In fact, according to the survey, most women turn into their mothers by the age of 32, with 41 percent of parents finding themselves telling their children EXACTLY what their…
Sleepy schoolkids facing struggle to wake up, claims study
Sleepy schoolkids face a struggle to re-adjust to school routines again - after becoming used to a new regime during lockdown, according to a new study. Research among 2,000 parents found the average child has been going to bed an hour and a half later than their usual bedtime over the past 12 months. And…
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…
