Some pet owners might be able to snag a $1,000 “dog credit” this tax season to help pay for food and other necessities for four-legged friends. As Americans are gearing up to submit their tax returns by Tax Day on April 15, pet parents may be wondering if they can get a break by claiming … Read more
The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up. Pharmaceutical companies in India will get the green light this weekend to start selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, with several other countries set to follow in the months ahead. The move is expected to unleash a wave of cheaper alternatives, dramatically widening … Read more
The toughest jobs in the U.S. include firefighters, construction workers, and nurses. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 21 percent believe working in mining or oil is one of the most gruelling jobs around, while 11 percent think being a doctor is a role only for the most resilient. Others feel that only the … Read more
US airlines are gearing up for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record — with millions of passengers expected to fly over the next two months. Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., projects that 171 million travelers will take to the skies between March 1 and April 30, … Read more
Nearly half of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the number of digital health tools they have, and many report health app burnout, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 insured adults aged 18-65 found that the average person uses six different health-related apps on a regular basis, with one in five having upward of … Read more
A new report is dishing out the real reason people keep getting takeout. Grocery store prices are rising, it’s getting more expensive to dine out and people are resorting to fast-casual food — but not because of the prices. New data revealed that Americans rely on picking up fast-casual food for meals, but it has … Read more
New Yorkers are in a lusty state of affairs. With wintery temperatures below freezing and snow piling up to our eyeballs, the randy residents of the Big Apple and beyond are turning up the heat with polyamory. This, according to a new study that ranks New York in the top five “most polyamorous states in the US.” … Read more
American homes are buried in money — and most people don’t even know it. “Filthy Fortunes” star and hoarding expert Matt Paxton said decades of accumulation, especially among retiring baby boomers, have turned ordinary homes into ticking time capsules packed with serious cash value. After pulling more than $1 million in value out of trash … Read more
People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta. Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, as well as other chronic conditions, like hypertension, stroke and depression, the researchers noted. Since those other conditions … Read more
As Americans tighten budgets and experience menu price fatigue, some are heading to a familiar, affordable option: buffets. Last year, Yelp released its 2026 Trends Forecast and found that searches for “all-you-can-eat buffet near me” surged 252%. The data was gathered between September 2024 and August 2025, compared to the previous year — and it’s not … Read more
Americans hit their daily energy low at 2:06 p.m., according to new survey data. A survey examining the energy levels and lifestyle goals of 2,000 people saw that on average, respondents said they’d need double their current energy levels to feel fully capable of keeping up with daily demands. No wonder then that the majority … Read more
As Americans tighten their wallets, consumers are cutting back on some everyday luxuries — but not coffee. A Dec. 18 report from Placer.ai, an analytics platform, found that coffee chains recorded year-over-year visit growth in 2025, even as restaurants struggled to achieve the same success. The report mentions Scooter’s Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain headquartered in Nebraska, … Read more
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more
One in four Americans believes in the power of manifestation and uses positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According to the data, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP Print, many Americans … Read more
Body aches (28%), fatigue (26%), feeling “off” (23%), and a runny nose (21%) are the four horsemen of a subpar day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults examined what this winter season holds for Americans’ health and found that other symptoms of a “down” day include feeling sluggish (21%), weak (20%), and … Read more
Most people have savings accounts, but according to a new study, many are unaware of how their money actually grows. Commissioned by LendingClub and conducted by Talker Research, a new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 89% are at least familiar with one type of savings account, with the most well-known among them being standard … Read more
Americans lose over 300 hours of sleep per year to “revenge bedtime procrastination,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that the vast majority of respondents (96%) are guilty of this, where they intentionally stay up late to enjoy personal time, even knowing it will negatively affect their sleep. Respondents have a … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans use AI on their phone — but only 38% actually realize that they do. A survey of 2,000 adults explored how AI is used every day, finding that many were unaware of its presence in their everyday lives — like weather alerts (42%), call screening (35%), autocorrect (34%), voice assistants (26%) … Read more
“Dry January” is getting replaced by something a lot more modern: half of Americans say taking GLP-1 medications is the next big wellness trend. The poll of 2,000 US adults found nearly a quarter (23%) currently use GLP-1s or have used them within the past five years. And when asked if they would rather ditch … Read more
New criteria for obesity are putting more Americans into that category. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have proposed a major update to how obesity is defined, which would classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The new benchmark adds waist and body fat measurements to BMI, … Read more