Life

Internet connection is top hotel gripe
We may be living and travelling in the digital age but when it comes to getting online, it seems hotels are still being outdone by the local coffee shop.

Most Londoners eat in front of the TV
The traditional dinner at the table has died a death in the capital, according to a new poll.

Anxiety costing UK £10bn a year
There were more than five million cases of anxiety disorder in the UK in 2010, a new study has found.

Skipping breakfast and why saving time may not save your health
Skipping breakfast may be the norm for some people in the morning mayhem but it may do us more harm than good in the long term.

Water the birds, not the lawn, says Bill Oddie
The sizzling summer temperatures might have garden owners reaching for their hosepipes to keep their lawns looking good, but nature lover Bill Oddie is asking people to spare a thought for birds in need of water to drink and bathe in.

60 years of Christ-centred marriage
Meet Ruby and Harold Coleman, a beautiful couple in Rustburg, Virginia, who are still glowing with love for each other after 60 years of marriage. Not only have they stayed together all this time - an increasingly rare feat in today's era of cohabiting and quickie divorces - but Christ has been at the centre of it all.

Swim to look and feel good
Swimmers say the sport is not only great for fitness but also makes them look and feel good.

Keep your pets cool this summer
The RSPCA has some tips to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe and comfortable during the hot summer months

KP Yohannan's 'Touching Godliness' tops Amazon Christian Living
More than 10,000 people downloaded the second edition of K P Yohannan's "Touching Godliness" with study guide in an extended-weekend offer, making it the highest ranked E-book in Amazon's weekly Christian Living category.

Art for more than art's sake
Christian artist Samantha Ornellas is motivated by her faith and hopes people who see her paintings will connect with God

Home exchangers say 'most people are trustworthy'
A study of home exchangers has found that over 75% regard most people as "trustworthy".

A dog is a woman's best friend
Over a third of men would miss their partner while on holiday but it seems women are more likely to miss their pet dogs.

Andy Murray and lessons in judging others
Brian Draper admits he never much liked Andy Murray in the beginning but, like many others, he came to feel his initial judgement of the 'dour Scot' may not have been so right after all.
Zach Hunter revamps chivalry for the 21st century
Zach Hunter is passionate about social justice but now he is on a new quest to inspire his generation to act justly in their personal lives

How much would you pay for a first date?
Guys are happy with a simple DVD night but ladies have bigger expectations when it comes to the first date.

Saturday voted women's most 'beautiful' day of the week
Saturday is the day of the week when women feel most naturally beautiful, according to new research.