All news by author: Gemma Francis

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Top 10 common symptoms women are left 'embarrassed' about
Sweating, hot flushes, and heightened emotions, are some of the natural bodily functions that women have felt self-conscious about in public, a study has found
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Statutory two weeks of paternity or co-parent leave is 'outdated', parents say
Seven in 10 feel this is not long enough to bond with their child, and 41% say they would feel more relaxed if they had additional time at home with their newborn, the research found
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Top 25 health triggers that cause Brits to take their health more seriously
Factors such as a health scare, feeling physically unfit, or reaching a milestone birthday, prompt adults to start paying more attention to their own wellbeing, a study found
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Be more confident is the top piece of advice women would give their younger self
Other pearls of wisdom included having faith in yourself, not letting opportunities pass you by - and taking better care of your physical and mental health
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Top areas where people struggle to ask for help - from relationships to finances
But they are happier to seek support at work or in their career - with nearly six in 10 even claiming that doing so has helped them progress in their career, the research found
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Top 40 new year's resolutions - from losing weight to finding a new job
Other popular goals people set for themselves at the start of the year include drinking more water, trying to be less stressed, and taking better care of their wellbeing
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Top 10 least favourite Christmas chores - including wrapping gifts
Six in 10 say they find gift-wrapping takes too much time - and over half admit they simply have no wrapping skills, according to the research
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First-time buyers losing confidence due to cost-of-living and interest rates
Eight in ten say that owning their own property remains a priority for them - but just one in 10 believe they will meet this goal within the next 12 months, a study has found
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Take this quiz to find out if you are likely to experience an energy slump
Half of Brits have no idea how to avoid a dip in their energy levels - but an expert has shared her top 10 helpful hits, including having a ginger shot