Millions of Brits admit they are clueless about gardening – so rely on mum and dad for help, a study has revealed. Research showed that six out of ten of us now regularly stand at the kitchen window on a weekend and watch mum or dad toiling away at lawns or flowerbeds. A third also [...]

A recent study has revealed that the average van driver earns £25,000, supports Manchester United – and is called John. 819 van drivers were surveyed, with results showing that they are most likely to be married, have two children and drive 15,652 miles a year. They have also driven in three different countries and consume [...]

Women only start to appreciate their mums at the age of 23, it has been revealed. It isn’t until after a few tempestuous years of teenage angst, door slams and outfit disagreements that mum and daughter become truly appreciative of one another. With the average teenage girl experiencing 183 quarrels with mum, 123 bouts of [...]

A woman’s hair looks its best when she reaches the age of 29, it has been revealed – researchers polled 2,000 women in a detailed study of hair habits and found that once a female reaches her late twenties, she has more disposable income to spend on hair care and has ditched the experimental phase [...]

A massage, a weekly take-away, enjoying a quiet pint and treating yourself to a lottery ticket have emerged on a list of modern life’s little luxuries, a study has revealed. Researchers found we also rate dozens of simple everyday things like a soak in the bath, curling up to watch a box set and buying [...]

Cheryl Cole’s long flowing locks is the most copied celebrity hairstyle in the UK, a study has revealed. The former Girls Aloud singer came top of the poll, with millions of women trying to imitate the star’s brunette locks. And hair stylists Toni&Guy, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, revealed they see more requests [...]

Six out of ten women hate the sight of their naked body, a study has revealed. Researchers polled 2,000 women and found millions of the nation’s females are uncomfortable with their naked form. The results showed more than four out of ten are even embarrassed to be seen naked by their partner, and a similar [...]

The average working adult is 59% happy in their current job role, research has revealed. Researchers asked 2,000 employees to rate their level of contentment at work across 11 key areas, from pay and company perks to relationships with colleagues and the management team. The study found workers are generally happy with their holiday allowance [...]

Four in ten British homeowners say they feel nervous about using a builder or tradesmen for projects around the home or garden, a study has revealed. Nearly three quarters of Brits said they feel anxious when it comes to dealing with workmen they haven’t met before, and almost half feel they are going to get [...]

Brits need to travel to 25 foreign counties, be fluent in at least two languages and perform live on stage to ‘live life to the full’, a study has claimed. Researchers questioned 2,000 adults aged 18 to 65 before compiling the list of the 50 things which are considered essentials for a ‘full’ life, which [...]