Lifestyle

Everybody loves a good bargain, but how good are we at actually spotting them? A new graphic puzzle has been released by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk with the aim of cutting the wheat from the chaff when it comes to bargain hunting. The puzzle puts Britain's thriftiness to the test, mixing up devious deals to see how long it takes to spot the discount that will net you the biggest saving. A recent study of 2,000 adults found that eight in ten regularly go bargain-hunting, with the...

New research has reported that young women are the section of society at the most risk to mental health issues and the selfie culture is to blame. The NHS Digital statistics found that over a quarter of women aged between 16 to 24 show symptoms of suffering from mental health problems. 26 per cent of women of that age bracket said they suffered from one or more signs of mental health issues, depression and anxiety for example, which is an...

"Why we must improve data collection if we are to see cure rates for childhood cancers increase" Sally Hall lost her son, Skye, in 2014 from side effects of his treatment for Medulloblastoma; an aggressive and cancerous brain tumour. She has set up the charity Blue Skye Thinking to raise money for brain tumour research and also lobbies for data collection for Standard Treatment Protocol in the UK. When your child is first diagnosed with cancer, and after the initial...

You've heard the phrase 'every Englishman's home is his castle' right? Your house may feel like a fortress, or a safe haven, but how safe is your home in reality? Ironmongery Direct have put together a handy infographic to help raise awareness about securing your home.  

There is a lot of talk around body shapes and which style of coat, dress, trouser, suits your physique; particularly if you’re a woman, but men are often forgotten. With the colder seasons right around the corner, Superdry has created this graphic to help men get the right jacket/coat for their body shape. Particularly if you’ve booked an Autumn/Winter trip away, packing your bag perfectly for the colder weather is something that you should always get right first time round,...

My name is Beth Richards, I’m 32, I have a learning disability, and my coordination isn’t good. I recently travelled to London from Bristol as part of my job as an involvement assistant with charity Brandon Trust. I heard Transport for London (TfL) is looking at introducing a new ‘please offer me a seat’ badge for people with disabilities and hidden health conditions, after the success of the ‘baby on board’ badge for pregnant women. I think I’d prefer to...

A report that looks set to send shivers down the spine of business owners everywhere has found that 94 per cent of Brits are drifting through their lives without any real thought of what they are doing. This state impacts performance and productivity at work, with 71 per cent claiming to have days where they carry out their day job without really giving it much thought. The report also found that many also check through emails without really taking them...

While planning and coordinating the perfect festive activity for the whole company can be a daunting task, taking note of a few helpful tips and tricks can ensure you plan an end of year celebration that will be the talk of the office afterwards for all the right reasons. Confirm the date early on December is one month of the year where everyone’s diaries almost certainly get booked up fast; both weekends and weeknights. Luckily, corporate celebrations are always high...

We are all aware of how photosynthesis converts light into chemical for plants and other organisms, but new research suggests it could have a similar effect on men! According to a University of Siena study, exposure to light can help boost the levels of testosterone in men and increase sexual satisfaction. The university recruited 38 men who have been diagnosed with having low libidos, splitting them in to two groups with varying degrees of exposure to light. The researchers found the men that spent...