Life
'Strong' link between depression and employment
Being unemployed, out of the workforce or working part-time when wanting to work full-time are the strongest predictors of having depression, according to a new study by Gallup.
UK children need more excercise
Only half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are getting enough exercise each day to stay healthy, a new study has found.
Use back-to-school shopping to teach kids about money
The end of the summer holidays is just around the corner for millions of kids and the back-to-school shopping could be just the time for parents to get in a few lessons about budgeting.
Friend request denied: Most people don't want to connect with colleagues on Facebook
We may spend a lot of time with our colleagues but that doesn't mean we want to be friends with them on Facebook, a new survey suggests.
Beautiful stretch marks?
Children are a beautiful gift, so why do we go to such lengths to hide the effects that carrying them has on our bodies?
Study links religious belief to intelligence
The higher the IQ, the less likely a person is to be religious, a US study has found.Â
Men more likely to drink drive than women
Men are more likely than women to get behind the wheel of a car when they are over the limit, a new survey has found.
Christian celebrations around the world
Visiting a Christian festival around the world is a great way to combine your faith with travel. Why restrict yourself to the religious celebrations of your home town? It's a big wide world, so get exploring. To give you some idea of what's out there, here are some of the best Christian celebrations around the world.
God's choice of instrument
Christians should ask themselves just how can I be useful to God, how can I be an instrument for God or how can I give God's blessing to another.
Bookshelf: Our recommendations for a good holiday read
Off on your holidays and wondering what to read? Or perhaps you're staying closer to home and are just looking for a good book to get stuck into over the summer. Here's a selection of some of the books out so far this year that are worth picking up.
Blur's Alex James backs campaign to boost consumer trust in food
Cheesemaker and Blur bassist Alex James is supporting a new campaign to boost consumer trust in food.
Strong link between smoking and church attendance
People who do not attend church are three times as likely to smoke as those who attend weekly, according to a new Gallup poll. Â
Don't leave your pets home alone
The RSPCA is urging people not to leave their pets at home alone while they head off on their holiday break.
UK slightly happier than last year
There were "small improvements" in personal wellbeing in the UK in the last year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Nappy shortages and mental stress are common among low-income mothers
Many low income mothers are suffering from mental stress that can harm their children, according to a new study.
Which kind of Facebook user are you?
Facebook may have over a billion active monthly users but while some seem to live out every second of their lives on the social media network, others have hardly touched their accounts since registering. Â