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The average adult gets just 90 minutes of personal time a day, yet most spend it watching TV or scrolling social media rather than pursuing hobbiesplaceholder image

Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49

Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this weekplaceholder image

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-outplaceholder image

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

29 per cent return regularly to the same place having developed a strong emotional connection with their favourite destination.placeholder image

More than a quarter of holidaymakers visit same destination every year

The average person misplaces at least three physical items a month.placeholder image

The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers

New research from Ben's Original reveals that half of UK parents wish they could cook with their children more often. To show how easy it can be, singer and TV personality Rachel Stevens joined young helpers for a 'Pudsey Cooking Challenge', part of Ben's Original's partnership with BBC Children in Need, which includes a £200,000 pledge to support children and young people across the UK.placeholder image

Parents don’t cook with their kids due to time and mess

“Clutter can affect not just your space, but also your energy and peace of mind."- Dilly Carter placeholder image

The average Brit hangs onto 17 items they never use - just in case

A poll of 2,000 adults found 62 per cent have already attempted to recreate international dishes at home using supermarket ingredientsplaceholder image

Brits reveal their 'food bucket lists' - including tapas in Spain

Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset after summerplaceholder image

Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks placeholder image

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Almost half expect to receive at least one romantic card this yearplaceholder image

Six MILLION Valentine's Day cards will end up in the bin, study shows

Valentine's Day will see more than six million cards end up in the waste bin, according to new research.

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmasplaceholder image

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Politics, family matters, and religion are the topics most likely to lead to arguments during the Christmas holidaysplaceholder image

The biggest talking points of 2024 - and number one is no surprise

A poll of 2,000 adults found one in 10 will use the same whiffy mop head 100 times before switching it overplaceholder image

One in three Brits haven't changed their mop head in six months

A poll of 2,000 adults uncovered the top 50 things that irritate people when they’re trying to get on with their dayplaceholder image

These are life's top 50 biggest inconveniences

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A new sofa-based fitness routine aims to inspire people to exercise

Adults living in hygiene poverty are going without deodorant, toothpaste, or a hot shower to ensure their family can have a meal.placeholder image

Adults giving up basic hygiene products to ensure family can eat

25% of Brits admit they can't ride a bikeplaceholder image

25% of Brits admit they can't ride a bike, study finds

Sports legend Peter Crouch puts iconic celebrity morning routines to the testplaceholder image

Watch sports legend Peter Crouch take on extreme morning routine

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Adults spend just under 40 hours a year deciding what to eat

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Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

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Main sports children wish they could do in PE

Kids want to try more non-traditional sports as SPAR UK launches its School Sports Day Grants 

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Adam Henson and Oti Mabuse show benefits of a certain qualification

Dr Zoe Williamsplaceholder image

Some adults are doubtful that they’ll stick to their 2024 health goals

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This quiz will reveal if you've been paying attention to 2023 news

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More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

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Charity's film highlights the severe consequences of online grooming

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Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

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Parents say their children are more honest during mealtime

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Bad sleeping habits cause 1 in 6 couples to sleep in separate beds

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The best sounds to fall asleep and wake up to according to expert

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The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

Women are embarrassed by talking about their bodiesplaceholder image

Over a fifth of women feel embarrassed to speak about their own bodies

Smokers spend enough on cigarettes in their lifetime to afford four brand new family cars (SWNS)placeholder image

The lifetime spend of cigarettes could buy adults two house deposits

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