Britain Is A Nation Of Comfort Cravers
Forget wishing the snow away, duvet days or wrapping up warm, the only thing a staggering 66% of the nation craves this Christmas is comfort from their family, especially mum, when they are feeling under the weather.
And it seems Mother truly does know best, with one in five 25-45 year olds still seeking their advice when they feel the first signs of illness a survey by Lockets double action lozenges reveals.
Whether it’s for wellbeing or just emotional support, it seems we all believe in mum’s cures. The most popular piece of advice is 'always wash your hands', proven as one of the best methods to prevent colds and flu.
Professor Cary Cooper CBE, Distinguished Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health say "This is a psychological phenomenon where people regress to their childhood by going back to their parents when ill.
"Most want their mum to look after them, regardless of gender. Men might re-create a mother figure with their female partner, but I suspect that you will rarely get a mature woman who shares their illness with a male partner, as they tend to be less sympathetic and nurturing."
Family Matters
Research discovered that Southerners are the biggest attention seekers with 70% needing sympathy, and London ladies being the biggest daddy’s girls.
Mancunian men prove to be the toughest bunch with 45% choosing to go it alone, rather than grumble.
The Welsh are true bosom buddies with the nation more likely to turn to friends than anything else.
Mum's Best Advice
- Always wash your hands - Germs accumulate on the surface of your hands and can live for hours but they can be removed with soap. Good hand washing helps avoid illness when done properly.
- Don't go out with we hair - Core body temperature is reduced with wet hair in cold temperature. This reduces your immune system to fight bacteria and viruses.
- Don't burn the candle at both ends - Those who sleep less are much more susceptible to the cold virus once they're exposed. While you sleep your body recharges your immune system, which is what fights off a cold.
- Don't go out without a coat on - Your core body temperature is reduced without warm clothing. this reduces your immune system to fight bacteria and viruses hence making your more susceptible.
- Don't forget to use a tissue when you cough/sneeze - Coughing/sneezing into a tissue can reduce the spread of germs and help stop the spread of germs and infectious diseases.
- Don't kiss or share a cup with someone who had a cold sore - When a cold sore is active, the virus can live for several hours. If a cup is shared directly after touching an active cold sore, the virus can be passed on.
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