Millennials are the “hearing loss generation” — you heard it here first. Some 1.1 billion young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss, the World Health Organization warns. One study suggested that 10% of millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — already have some degree of hearing loss. “Millennials — the generation … Read more
For a while there, Gen X parents were barely part of the parenting conversation. We weren’t hosting parenting podcasts. We weren’t going viral on TikTok for Bento box ideas. We were just… quietly getting on with it – packing recess, setting boundaries, and confiscating iPads like it was our job (because, well, it kind of is). Look, I firmly … Read more
They’re Gen Boozey. Zoomers have historically been labeled a fairly abstinent generation. But now, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 are bucking their party pooper stereotype by increasing their alcohol consumption as cost of living pressures ease, per a buzzy study by global beverage market research firm IWSR Bevtrac. “The idea that Gen Z … Read more
People are having vacation remorse. It’s a known fact that working Americans rarely use their PTO — however, one generation in particular feels the most guilty when they finally take that long-awaited vacation, according to a new survey. A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of iced tea brand Halfday revealed that 58% of US … Read more
Ghosted on dating apps, rejected by colleges and passed over for jobs — rejection isn’t fleeting for Gen Z. In fact, it’s becoming a defining feature of their collective identity. As young adults come of age in a culture shaped by hyper-curated digital existences, political tumult and cultural and economic instability, a new pattern has emerged: Gen … Read more
As Generation X continues getting closer to retirement, some have less than rosy views about their retirement prospects, according to a recently released nonprobability-based study from Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments found in the latest edition of its annual “State of Retirement Planning” study that 45% of Gen Xers — those between the ages of 44 and 59 … Read more
Things are looking up for the “doom-spending” generation. A new report from Bank of America predicts that, by 2035, Gen Z could be the richest generation in the next decade, amassing $36 trillion in income. By 2040, that number is expected to more than double to $74 trillion — which will make them the richest and … Read more
Well, none of them are going to have to change. The viral snap of a gaggle of nearly-identically dressed Gen Z women huddling on an Alabama street corner may have raised eyebrows among more seasoned fashionistas — but what was once a strict faux pas is now the hottest fad. A decade ago, arriving in … Read more
Gen Z consumes more content than any other generation, according to recent research. The study of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that Gen Z respondents consume close to seven hours of media and content every day (6.6). The youngest generation was also the most likely age group to say they watch 15 hours of content … Read more
A veteran motorbike mechanic has blamed young workers, particularly Generation Z, for forcing him to close down his longstanding business. Dave Lawson, who opened The Bike Doctor in Perth back in December 1981, said he’s shutting up shop after 43 years. He points the finger squarely at younger workers and blames their attitude toward apprenticeships … Read more
Move aside Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber and Gigi Hadid — the next generation of nepo babies are ruling the runways and stealing the crown as the newest “It” models. Modeling the spring/summer 2025 collections for some of the biggest names in the business, celebrity children populated the catwalk for New York Fashion Week in front of … Read more
How are women today approaching aging? According to a new survey, almost half of women (47%) express that aging causes them stress. A survey of 2,000 American women split evenly by generation revealed that Gen Z (56%) and millennials (57%) are more stressed about getting older than Gen X (46%) and baby boomers (31%). In … Read more
Think Zoomers are having more sex than Boomers? Think again. In honor of World Sexual Health Day, Indiana researchers have released a study comparing how much sex each generation is having each month — and Gen Z doesn’t score highly. They found, among other raunchy revelations, that the youngsters are seriously lagging when it comes … Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla have spent their summer at Balmoral discussing the future of the British monarchy, according to a report. The King, 75, reportedly hosted a gathering at the royal family’s Scottish residence earlier this month during which he outlined Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future association with the royals, the Express reports. … Read more
Okay, Boomer — are you keeping up with the Joneses? A new generation has landed — but they weren’t born yesterday. That’s according to a resurfaced theory from the 1990s suggesting that Baby Boomers, said to have been born between 1946 and 1964, would be better off broken down into two groups. Cultural critic Jonathan Pontell suggested … Read more
Nova Hawthorne has worked in the sex industry for a while now and while she’s always had clients who were married or in relationships, she’s noticed an uptick in the affair fantasy. Hawthorne, 29, said she thinks it comes from the “thrill of the forbidden fruit” and people wanting to lean into the taboo of … Read more
More bummer news for Gen X — a new study finds that the forgotten generation is being diagnosed with more cancer than their parents’ and grandparents’ generations. “Our results speak to the rate of incidence per 100,000 people,” the researchers told The Post on Monday. “According to our projections and analysis, Gen X is experiencing … Read more
Okay, boomer! Most Americans are overwhelmed and annoyed with today’s tipping culture, but some are still more generous than others, according to a survey conducted by personal finance comparison site Bankrate. Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping — and the resentment only grows with age. “Older Americans seem to have the most sticker … Read more
Tom Brady wants football to be about “we” and not “me.” Brady appeared on the “DeepCut with VicBlends” podcast earlier this month, and highlight clips are still making their way out. The seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback provided an illustration of the generational gap as compared with the players who have come up with smartphones … Read more
As he entered a suite at the Carlyle hotel in Manhattan, Pete Townshend mentioned that an afternoon meeting had been canceled. “So,” he added, “we have lots of time to talk.” Townshend is one of rock’s great singers, songwriters and guitarists, and he’s also among music’s pre-eminent talkers. Since the Who first took the stage … Read more