All news by author: Martin Winter
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Parents involve kids in decisions like what to have for dinner or watch on TV
Nearly half of parents usually give their youngsters an input in family decisions - with three in five letting them have a say on where to go on holiday
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Nearly half of Brits don't believe their dream job exists, study finds
The top requirements for a dream job include flexible hours, strong financial rewards, and regular pay rises - but a third currently don't have job satisfaction they expected
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Top 40 annoying pieces of advice for new parents - like 'let baby cry it out'
New parents say they will receive over 200 pieces of irritating advice by the time their baby is six months old - such as 'let the baby cry it out'
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Sleep-deprived Brits willing to spend up to £288 a year - to stop snoring habit
Over half of Brits either snore, or live with someone who does - and they are willing to try any measures to stop the habit
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Fridges should be kept between three and five degrees - UK fridges are too warm
A new 'smart jar' of mayonnaise will tell you when your fridge is getting too warm - to prevent food going off and being wasted
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Burger King and Doritos launch collaboration with dramatic burning billboard ad
Passers-by were left stunned as the 200 square foot Doritos billboard went up in flames outside Burger King in Middlesbrough
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Over a third of Gen Z have struggled with mental health - but don't seek support
Mental health, debt struggles, and unemployment are common issues faced by 15-25-year-olds - leaving them worried, anxious, and vulnerable
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Science and engineering are top careers that can be shaped by kids' playtime
Parents try to spend an average of 30 minutes a day playing with their little ones - as they believe it can help shape their futures
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Brits prioritise treating cold or flu symptoms over hearing loss symptoms
Nearly half of Brits worry about losing their hearing - but two-thirds have never been for a routine hearing test, according to research
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Brits set up side hustles - from selling old clothes online to blogging
Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis
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Nearly half of Brits who work night shifts prefer it to working daylight hours
The top benefits to working night shifts include peace and quiet, earning more money, and avoiding commuting during rush hour
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10 heart symptoms that tend to be ignored - including palpitations and arm pain
Cardiology expert reveals 10 heart symptoms that should never be dismissed - as many Brits tend to ignore their heart health
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Exercising more, losing weight and saving money are top goals for Brits for 2023
Nearly seven in ten Brits have pledged to make lifestyle changes in the coming months - such as travelling more, and being less wasteful
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Rising energy bills causing mounting stress for unpaid carers, study finds
Unpaid carers struggle to dedicate quality time to those they look after - with 83% blaming unavoidable rising costs, like energy bills
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Top ways 'secret smokers' hide habit - from extra perfume to minty mouth spray
One in three single Brits admit to being 'secret smokers' - and say it is particularly important to them to hide the habit from potential love interests
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Over a third of Brits don't know when World War II took place or what started it
Nine in ten Brits say they are 'clueless' when it comes to the historic conflict - with a third not knowing Sir Winston Churchill was the wartime Prime Minister
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Mum famous on Instagram for kids lunchboxes shares healthy budget recipes
Rachel Stirling, known online as The Lunchbox Mama, has teamed up with Aldi to cook up five lunchtime recipes for kids - all for under a fiver
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Processed meat increases risk of bowel cancer - but three in five don't realise
One in four meat-eaters consumer 50g of processed meat a day - but only a quarter believe they eat too much, a study has found
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Eating well and regular exercise are among top ways over 70s stay young
Nearly three-quarters of adults over 70 feel years younger than they are - and don't typically feel 'old' until they reach 78
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Brits blame rom-coms like Notting Hill for unrealistic relationship portrayals
Nearly one in four have felt a scene in a romantic comedy has mirrored a situation in their own relationship - and 15% have ended a relationship after watching a film
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Top 10 first date fears - from when to lean in for a kiss to splitting bill
Nearly half of Brits have fears about going on a first date - including not having anything to talk about, and lots of awkward silences
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Loved-up Brits reply to texts in just 17 minutes in early days of a relationship
Brits spend 41 minutes a day on their phone during the 'honeymoon period' - but this drops to just 19 minutes a day after two years
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Two-thirds of small businesses have taken energy-saving steps in last 12 months
Going 'paper free', reducing their working hours, and turning down the temperature on the boiler are among some of the top cost-saving work practices
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Newcastle and Southampton top list of UK's most house-proud cities
The survey of homeowners awarded points based on time and money spent on home upkeep over the last 12 months - with Glasgow spending the most money on renovations
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Parents believe their kids know more than them about technology by 12 years old
Safer Internet Day is today (February 7th) - and three in five parents believe they were more 'digitally savvy' to better protect their kids online
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