Author: Helen Greaney
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Brits only feel “fit as a fiddle” nine times each month
The average Brit only feels ‘fit as a fiddle’ nine times a month. Tiredness, heavy workloads and a lack of exercise mean less than one third of the year is spent feeling in tip top condition, both mentally and physically. Instead, the average adult spends three days a week feeling tired or lacking in energy…
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Car insurance blunder leaves Brits millions out of pocket every year
BRITISH motorists could be getting fleeced by their insurance policies because they are on cruise control when it comes to renewing their deal. New research has revealed more than a third of drivers let their annual car insurance policy auto-renew instead of shopping round for the best deal. Customers who roll over their contract typically…
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Cutting down on meat saved Brits more than £2.8 BILLION in 2018
A QUARTER of UK adults reduced their meat intake over the last year, saving an average £209 each. Researchers found that the biggest motivations for making the change include health concerns, saving money and reducing the impact of meat consumption on the environment. Commissioned by vegetarian brand, Linda McCartney Foods, the study found the proportion…
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Four days for the average Brit to get into the new year swing
Brits take an average of FOUR days to get ‘back in the saddle’ after the holiday period, according to a survey. A study of 2,000 adults shows the majority of us won’t start functioning properly until almost a full working week has passed. Re-adjusting to early mornings, the mountain of work which has piled up…
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Make 2019 the year you finally quit smoking
Despite the ghastly packaging and constant health warnings, many people continue to puff away on cigarettes. Come rain or shine, pub doorways, beer gardens, and other public areas will often be crammed with people shivering as they disappear into a haze of thick smoke. Whatever the reason, smoking remains popular. However, if you are a…