How much will the average American spend this holiday season?

How much will the average American spend this holiday season?

The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined the cost breakdown of the holiday season — as well as how Americans have been impacted by 2024’s financially challenging climate.  According to the results, the … Read more

Exclusive | Number of men with breast cancer near NYC’s Ground Zero skyrockets — now 90 times national average

Exclusive | Number of men with breast cancer near NYC’s Ground Zero skyrockets — now 90 times national average

The number of men who have developed breast cancer while working or living around Ground Zero has skyrocketed, The Post has learned. The federal Centers for Diseases Control reports that 91 men in the World Trade Center Health Program have been diagnosed with breast cancer to date, six times the number The Post first reported … Read more

This state is taking holiday treats to another level — with an average of 18 hours baking during the season

This state is taking holiday treats to another level — with an average of 18 hours baking during the season

Kansas residents are the nation’s most passionate holiday bakers, racking up over 18 hours of holiday baking time during the festive season. The results emerged in a survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly across all 50 states, that examined holiday baking trends, habits and approaches this year. It found that those in The Sunflower State … Read more

Here’s how many calories the average American will consume at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Here’s how many calories the average American will consume at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Good gravy. The average American will consume roughly a day’s worth of calories in one sitting this Thanksgiving, according to a new report deboning the nutritional truth about Turkey Day. Researchers at Levity spoke with more than 1,000 eager eaters in an attempt to peek under the proverbial holiday tablecloth — to see what’s shaking and … Read more

Are you getting more sleep than the average New Yorker? Which boroughs catch the most Z’s

Are you getting more sleep than the average New Yorker? Which boroughs catch the most Z’s

In the city that never sleeps, some boroughs actually catch less shut-eye than others. Though experts consistently recommend getting seven to nine hours a night, a new study by sleep-tech firm Simba found that New York is falling short, reporting an average of six hours and 36 minutes nightly — and there’s a 24-minute difference between … Read more

Here’s how many friends the average man has — and how close he is with each of them

Here’s how many friends the average man has — and how close he is with each of them

Men have five “general” friends, three close friends and two best friends, on average, according to a recent study.  And while they’re comfortable calling their friends “bro” (33%), “brother/brotha” (26%), and “homie” (21%), only a few (6%) would say they have a “bestie” according to results. However, the survey of 2,000 American men found that … Read more

Controversial sex worker Bonnie Blue’s path from an ‘average’ UK life to viral infamy

Controversial sex worker Bonnie Blue’s path from an ‘average’ UK life to viral infamy

Bonnie Blue is currently one of the most talked-about women in the world. Following her viral spring break stunt where she filmed herself being bedded by 150 “barely legal” college men in Mexico last year for her adult subscription account, she made headlines around the globe. Now, Australia has cancelled the visa of the British native after she … Read more

This is how many push-ups the average person should be able to do, according to experts

This is how many push-ups the average person should be able to do, according to experts

Experts at the Mayo Clinic are determining once and for all how many push-ups the average man and woman should be able to do by age bracket — and the answer may surprise you. The push-up pros said the classic exercise is a good measurement of muscular strength and endurance as one ages. The standard … Read more

The average American starts caring about their skin at this age

The average American starts caring about their skin at this age

Americans only start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at age 26, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20’s, Americans aren’t taking proper care of their skin — which might be why respondents are four times as likely to get scalded by the sun than they are to use … Read more

So, you’ve had a bad day? Here’s how many the average American has per month

So, you’ve had a bad day? Here’s how many the average American has per month

By 8:36 a.m., the average American knows if it’s going to be a “bad day,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that not only do bad days start early in the morning — sometimes there’s no saving them. A quarter of respondents (26%) said when something goes wrong in … Read more

Average American needs 60 ‘lazy days’ a year

Average American needs 60 ‘lazy days’ a year

Americans need 60 lazy days per year to feel rested and relaxed, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans investigated how the average person leverages days literally doing nothing for self-care as well as the anatomy of a perfect do-nothing day. It turns out Americans take lazy days very seriously, with one … Read more

Survey reveals the average American’s snacking habits

Survey reveals the average American’s snacking habits

The average American skips about three meals per week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed only 22% say that they never skip meals, compared with 29% who admit they do so every single day of the week. Results also found that Americans aren’t just missing meals, they’re also forgetting what … Read more

This is how much the average American wedding costs in 2024 — plus the insane cost of being a bridesmaid

This is how much the average American wedding costs in 2024 — plus the insane cost of being a bridesmaid

Members of the wedding party are saying “I do,” too — to some eye-watering expenses. New research shows that the cost of being in a wedding party has now blown out to more than $2000 on average. According to Coupon Birds, a bridesmaid or groomsman can expect to fork out $1,676 to attend a bachelorette … Read more

The average social media user is part of a whopping 83 different group chats — here are the most popular

The average social media user is part of a whopping 83 different group chats — here are the most popular

The average social media user is part of 83 different group chats, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 adults who use social media and are part of online groups, found 36 percent communicate more with people through these chats than they do in person. More than half (52 percent) speak to others more … Read more

Here are the surprising jobs New Yorkers really want — with the top pick earning just $64K on average

Here are the surprising jobs New Yorkers really want — with the top pick earning just K on average

We’re flying to get outta here. Flight attendant takes the top spot as the most wanted job in New York, according to a new survey of job seeking habits. Empire State residents appear to eager to get up from behind a desk — and move about the cabin — with an average of 16,815 of us … Read more

The average person enjoys over 100 ‘extraordinary’ days a year

The average person enjoys over 100 ‘extraordinary’ days a year

A third of your month is bound to be ‘extraordinary,’ according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 American wine drinkers found the average person has 10 extraordinary days per month — 120 every year.  And if you live in Hawaii, Idaho or South Dakota, you can bump that up to 13 days per … Read more

Top egg-freezing myths to consider as average age of conception rises

Top egg-freezing myths to consider as average age of conception rises

Over the last decade, the average age for having a baby rose to 32.2 years, up from 31.1 in 2011. With women deciding to push having a baby until they feel they’re more educated and financially secure, many are contemplating the idea of freezing their eggs. Kidspot recently caught up with Dr Lynn Burmeister, the Medical Director at No. 1 … Read more

Olivia Wilde, Charli XCX and average NYers reveal controversial opinions while riding subway

Olivia Wilde, Charli XCX and average NYers reveal controversial opinions while riding subway

They’re railing against what irks them. On his popular Instagram and TikTok series “Subway Takes,” comedian Kareem Rahma has notable New Yorkers, friends and acquaintances sound off on various random topics while riding the subway. “I love New York, and the setting makes the show uniquely New York,” Rahma, a 37-year-old Bedford-Stuyvesant resident, told The … Read more

The average American spends over $2,500 a year eating out

The average American spends over ,500 a year eating out

Two in three Americans (67%) feel guilty when dining out, according to a new poll. A recent survey of 2,000 American adults revealed that tighter budgets have made eating out less enjoyable than before, with almost a quarter (23%) reporting the simple act of spending money on a meal out is stressful and 44% saying … Read more

The average American spends this much per day

The average American spends this much per day

Time is money — Americans believe the average day is worth $134, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that, aside from their job, Americans think that they do $134 of work when factoring in cleaning (64%), cooking (55%) and driving (41%). Though the average respondent spends $35 on any given day, … Read more