Their new study has revealed that a takeaway is the most effective method to cheer yourself up after a bad day. In addition, a takeaway was also found to be the best option to celebrate a good day. The team enlisted 280 participants, who were randomly assiged to imagine either a good, bad, or average day at work. However, a takeaway meal was the only treat that satisfied participants who imagined a good day at work, as well as a bad day at work. 'Some options in our study provide clear benefits for self‑care, but others carry health risks,' Dr Forwood concluded.

Source: Daily Mail January 22, 2026 00:37 UTC