Gen Z in sexual identity shakeup as majority now say they’re something other than straight: ‘A lot more open’

Gen Z in sexual identity shakeup as majority now say they’re something other than straight: ‘A lot more open’

They’re here, they’re queer, no big deal. Close to six in 10 people under the age of 30 now identify as something other than boring old heterosexual, a new survey revealed. Dating app Feeld polled more than 3,000 users from 71 countries to compile the study. A survey of dating app users revealed that close … Read more

Majority of Americans admit to procrastinating — and this is what they do to waste time: poll

Majority of Americans admit to procrastinating — and this is what they do to waste time: poll

It’s official — procrastination o’clock hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and movies (50%), to simply laying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2,000 US adults revealed that procrastination plagues the nation, as 71% of Americans are guilty of procrastinating.  Still, 76% … Read more

Majority of trees in NYC could be making air quality worse: Columbia researchers

Majority of trees in NYC could be making air quality worse: Columbia researchers

We’re barking up the wrong trees. A new study reveals that a majority of the 7 million trees in New York City are emitting “volatile compounds” that do more harm than good for our air quality — especially during scorching heat. “We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things,” said study … Read more

Pregnancy vs. postpartum: Which stage do majority of moms find harder?

Pregnancy vs. postpartum: Which stage do majority of moms find harder?

Forty-one percent of moms said pregnancy did not go as planned, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American moms looked at their experience while pregnant and found that 39% created a game plan for themselves while pregnant — although one in four (25%) weren’t able to stick to it. But the journey only … Read more

Majority of women care more about being healthy than beautiful: study

Majority of women care more about being healthy than beautiful: study

Eight in 10 women prioritize feeling healthy over looking beautiful, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 American women revealed that improving both their mental/emotional health (33%) and physical health (33%) makes them feel more beautiful than improving their physical appearance (22%). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Doctor’s Best, the survey revealed that … Read more

No gym, no problem? Majority of Americans get exercise they need without one

No gym, no problem? Majority of Americans get exercise they need without one

Six in 10 Americans swear they can “get all the exercise they need” without ever stepping foot inside a gym. A new study of 2,000 U.S. adults found the average person considers themselves active five times per week and exercises four times per week — and 54% said they “never” go to the gym.  Since … Read more

The majority of US travelers plan to do a road trip this summer: survey

The majority of US travelers plan to do a road trip this summer: survey

Travel experts at The Vacationer released their 2024 summer travel survey results this week, giving an overview of what travelers can expect this summer season beginning on Memorial Day weekend. The anonymous survey asked more than 1,000 American adults if and how they plan to travel this summer. Mathematics professor Eric Jones of Rowan College, … Read more

A majority of parents become their kids’ personal chef: poll

A majority of parents become their kids’ personal chef: poll

Parents have found themselves with yet another job — being their child’s personal chef. Three in five parents cook specialized meals for their kids if they don’t like what the rest of their family is eating, according to the National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The … Read more

Majority of elite female athletes favor categorization by biological sex, research shows

Majority of elite female athletes favor categorization by biological sex, research shows

A majority of elite, world-class female athletes prefer sports to be categorized by their competitor’s biological sex rather than their gender identity, a new study shows. The report, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences on April 16, polled 175 “national, elite and world-class athletes eligible to compete in the female category regarding transgender inclusion and … Read more

Majority of US couples do not have an estate plan, study finds

Majority of US couples do not have an estate plan, study finds

American investors in committed relationships overwhelmingly say they trust their partners and share the same retirement goals, but most have not put an estate plan in place, new data suggests. Ameriprise Financial’s “Couples, Money & Retirement” report released Wednesday found 95% of couples agree they are honest and transparent with one another when it comes to … Read more

Majority of Americans ‘patientsplain’ to doctors: Is it beneficial for your health?

Majority of Americans ‘patientsplain’ to doctors: Is it beneficial for your health?

Seven in 10 Americans are guilty of “patientsplaining” their online health findings to their doctor (68%), according to new research. A survey looked at how 2,000 general population Americans invest time into their health and found that three in four do at least some health-related research in their spare time (77%). When they experience a … Read more

Here’s the one thing a majority of men are self-conscious about

Here’s the one thing a majority of men are self-conscious about

A new study has found a majority of American men are self-conscious about how they smell. The poll of 2,000 US millennial men found 72% of men are anxious about how their body smells on any typical day. Body odor was found to be a heavy weight on men’s minds: 52% worry they have body … Read more

Study finds why majority of Gen Z embrace their rebellious spirit

Study finds why majority of Gen Z embrace their rebellious spirit

The spirit of rebellion for good is thriving — especially among younger Americans, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21+ revealed that Gen Zers are the most likely to live their life in a “rebellious fashion.” That’s more than any other generation: 74% of Gen Z (aged 21–26) embrace their rebellious spirit, … Read more

Sleep problems worsen during the winter for the majority of Americans: survey

Sleep problems worsen during the winter for the majority of Americans: survey

Six in 10 Americans say their sleep routines feel different during the winter than in other seasons. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Mattress Firm and conducted by OnePoll between Sept. 26 and Sept. 29, as reported by SWNS. Respondents are also more willing to make sacrifices for better sleep. Nearly half of … Read more

Francois-Henri Pinault’s Artemis to buy majority stake in Hollywood agency CAA

Francois-Henri Pinault’s Artemis to buy majority stake in Hollywood agency CAA

French luxury goods billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault has reached an agreement for a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, adding Hollywood’s premiere talent agency to his family empire which spans fashion, wine and contemporary art, parties involved said on Tuesday. Financial details of the deal, in which Artemis will buy the financial stake belonging to private … Read more

Majority of Americans say they have been harassed or witnessed it: poll

Majority of Americans say they have been harassed or witnessed it: poll

A new survey has found four in 10 Americans have no idea what they should do when they see people getting cat-called. The poll of 2,000 US adults found 72% have either experienced harassment firsthand or have witnessed someone getting harassed. Half (52%) of them have been harassed in the past, while 37% have witnessed … Read more

Majority of Americans find hosting Easter dinner at home stressful: poll

Majority of Americans find hosting Easter dinner at home stressful: poll

A new survey has found hosting a dinner at home is more stressful than catching a plane right before the gate closes, dropping your phone and even trying to pass the SATs. A poll of 2,000 US adults who celebrate Easter found that 78% believe hosting a large dinner in their homes is stressful and … Read more

Majority of Americans in favor of banning all tobacco products: survey

Majority of Americans in favor of banning all tobacco products: survey

More people are passing on puff-puff. A majority of Americans support a ban on all tobacco products, according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The poll, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventing Chronic Disease on Thursday, asked people if they would support policies for a ban on … Read more

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more

Majority of older people with hypertension don’t check blood pressure

Majority of older people with hypertension don’t check blood pressure

Less than half — 48 percent — of older Americans who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or a health issue related to their blood pressure check their blood pressure regularly, according to research published in the journal JAMA Network Open. That was found to be the case even though most of them (62 percent) said … Read more