Happiful – September 2019

The

wellbeing

wrap

In a recent study, 52%

of people admitted to

kissing their dog more than

their partner – and prefer

sleeping in bed with their

dogs! Paws for

thought...

Hug it out

Did you know that

a good hug can not

only boost our immune

systems, but can also

reduce the chances of you

getting in to conflict afterwards as

well? By releasing oxytocin (the feel-good

hormone), it can soothe you throughout

the day, meaning your fight-or-flight

response is less sensitive, resulting

in fewer impulse reactions to stress.

I make that cuddle o'clock.

Cheesy does it

The sushi bar meets

cheese aficionados'

dreams, as Pick & Cheese

• a new restaurant where
  food is delivered on a 40
  metre conveyor belt


• is coming to
  London.
  It's not to
  brie missed!

Searching for support

Monthly UK Google searches

for 'mental health' have more

than doubled in the past four

years –from 27,800 in 2015 to

69,200 in 2019. It's also been

revealed that 893 phrases

related to mental health have

seen searches increase 37%

• the highest being 'anxiety',
  'depression', and 'bipolar'. This
  could be a sign of growing
  awareness, and people ready
  to reach out for help...

If goats weren't

adorable enough

(if you haven't seen

the pyjama party

video, Google it

immediately!), new

research has revealed

they can perceive

emotions in

each other's

voices.

'Goat-ally'

incredible.

Reworking roadworks

In a win for both the environment and travellers, a

pioneering new resurfacing system is being used on

a road in Yorkshire. The process recycles the old road

surface using 'cold repave' machinery, meaning the work

can be completed more quickly than with traditional

methods, and sees around 60% less waste going to

landfill! Sounds like a route to success.

Going down

Going up

Reading for six

minutes a day

can reduce

stress by 68%

Cutting edge ideas

Non-profit group, Steel

Warriors, is tackling knife

crime in the capital, by

melting down confiscated

knives, and creating

outdoor callisthenics parks

around London.

Since 2018, there has

been a 22% increase in

crimes involving knives,

and so finding a way to

address this that raises

awareness while bringing

communities together

in a positive way, is an

incredible feat.

Since 2018,

there has been

a 22% increase

in crimes

involving knives

The symbolic and striking

creations are also offering

people an opportunity to

get involved in one of the

world's fastest-growing

fitness trends – actively

tackling knife crime with

steely determination.

Bats? Frogs?

Rats? A new study

has revealed

the animals we

fear most – and,

unsurprisingly,

spiders came out

the clear winner!

In contrast, cats

came out on top

as our faves!

Restoring some faith in human nature

Contrary to previous findings, new research suggests

that people really can rely on the kindness of strangers.

In a study reviewing CCTV footage of real-life conflicts in

multiple cities around the world, researchers found that

91% of the time, at least one bystander will intervene

to help victims of aggressive behaviour! In the past,

the 'bystander effect' was expected, but these findings

suggest a more positive outlook on helping each other.

7% of Brits

have more

takeaways than

home-cooked

meals

Rock on!

Climbing can

benefit our

mental health

47% of Brits

considered

ending a

relationship due

to bad kissing

Rosé-flavoured
berries are now a
thing in the US –
berry nice

“

Pucker up!