More than half of Brits try to stick to ‘morning rituals’

Millions of Brits swear their morning rituals - including meditation, exercise and writing down goals - help them to get their day off to a good start. A poll of 2,000 adults found brushing their teeth, having a shower, cooking breakfast and making the bed are some of the things they would be least likely…
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Exercise levels drop during Winter for one in five adults

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed they exercise an average of four times a week during summer, but this decreases during the colder months, with 31 per cent less active then than at any other time of the year. Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of those put the drop in activity down to the colder…

Top 50 things Brits do to get through Gloomy Winter

Brits will turn to movies, family time and comfort food to get them through a gloomy winter, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found 57 per cent actively look for pick-me-ups when the days get darker and the weather gets colder to boost their mood and keep them buoyant. Those polled will also…

Top 5 Exercises to Help You Sleep Much Better

Those who sleep for five hours or less have a 30% greater chance of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, according to a recent study by PLoS Medicine.   While many Brits struggle to sleep, the cost-of-living crisis is also seeming to make our sleeping habits worse. A recent study by Sun…

Stress Awareness Day: 5 Tips to Lower Stress Levels

November 2nd is Stress Awareness Day, which aims to increase the public’s awareness of the causes of stress and what can occur as a result, including work burnout.  Work burnout is a type of work-related stress that often occurs as a result of increased work pressure or workaholism which leads to physical and emotional exhaustion.  In…

Renters finding smarter ways to save money this winter

Britain's renters are aiming to save money during the cost of living crisis this winter - by having a morning shower in the gym, charging their tech in the office, and keeping warm in cafes. A poll of 2,000 private tenants found 47 per cent of those intending to leave home for other venues are…

How to Safely Treat Diabetic Nerve Pain

You are not alone if you experience diabetic nerve discomfort. This condition affects millions of people around the world and can be extremely debilitating. The good news is that there are treatments available that can help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life. In this blog post, we will explore some of the…

TikTok’s Shy Girl Workout: 9 tips for combatting Gym-timidation 

  The TikTok trend known as the 'Shy Girl Workout' has been making waves on the online video sharing platform, where confident female gym users share their recommended workouts for those struggling with confidence when it comes to working out...  With 67% of women reporting feelings of “gym-timidation” - heightened feelings of self-consciousness when at…

Teenagers turn online for fashion and cooking hacks

Millions of teenagers go online for help on everything from hair hacks to financial planning – but when it comes to relationship advice, mum is still the first port of call. The study of 1,000 10-17 year-olds found they will also turn to dad for health tips, homework and revising – although teachers are preferred…

Average adult spends just over 10 years of their lives on ‘autopilot’

The average adult spends the equivalent of just over 10 years of their lives on ‘autopilot’ - following the same routines and rituals day in and day out. This equates to 1,396 hours each year, 27 hours a week or nearly four hours a day doing the same things. A quarter of those polled even…