Black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work, poll finds

Black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work, poll finds

Black Americans say skincare brands still have a long way to go in creating products that work well with people of color (48%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Black Americans explored their confidence levels and how access to skincare plays a role. Results showed that while 60% said skincare brands have come … Read more

The perfect wedding photos cost this much: poll

The perfect wedding photos cost this much: poll

Seven in 10 married Americans said they couldn’t even enjoy their own wedding day because of how stressed they were over their own appearance. A poll of 2,000 engaged or married Americans found on average, brides and grooms are willing to spend $1,680 on a good wedding photographer and an additional $1,581 on just getting … Read more

One thing to never do on a date — in case you need to escape

One thing to never do on a date — in case you need to escape

Planning a first date? Make sure you have an escape route. More than four in five Americans believe dinner dates are the hardest to get away from, especially if it isn’t going well. A survey examined the experiences of 2,000 actively dating Americans over the age of 21 and revealed that while more than half … Read more

Americans are clueless about how much of these nutrients they need: poll

Americans are clueless about how much of these nutrients they need: poll

Nearly half of Americans aren’t eating as many fruits and veggies as they should be, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that although they love apples (69%), oranges (64%) and bananas (63%), 43% admit to eating fruit less often than once a day. Similarly, while carrots were crowned America’s favorite veggie, … Read more

This state has the biggest sweet tooth, poll finds

This state has the biggest sweet tooth, poll finds

One in six Americans eat dessert every day, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split 100 per state found that those from Tennessee are most likely to eat dessert every day (25%), followed by those from Colorado, Louisiana and North Carolina (22% each). On average, respondents crave something sweet at 2:30 … Read more

Parents and teachers have this emotion in common about back-to-school: poll

Parents and teachers have this emotion in common about back-to-school: poll

What’s the first thing you think about when waking up in the morning? For a third of parents, it’s this: “I have so much to do today.”  That’s according to a recent survey of 1,500 parents of school-aged kids and 500 teachers – 97% of whom are parents of school-aged children themselves, and more than … Read more

Most people are worried about the safety of fad diets: poll

Most people are worried about the safety of fad diets: poll

Three-quarters of Americans believe the idea of a “summer body” encourages people to diet in an unhealthy way, according to new research. Despite 72 percent of respondents agreeing with that sentiment, the survey of 2,000 Americans revealed many are still aiming to lose weight. And 77% of respondents are willing to go to “extreme lengths” … Read more

Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

Nearly six in 10 parents (58%) think school supplies have become more expensive — and kids needing more might be to blame. A survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-age kids found that school supply lists are only exacerbating the issue. More than half of parents (55%) think their kids need more items for school than … Read more

This ghoulish gang is America’s favorite on-screen family: poll

This ghoulish gang is America’s favorite on-screen family: poll

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, the Addams family is crowned America’s favorite on-screen family, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 US adults with streaming subscriptions revealed the nation’s spookiest family is followed in popularity by the Simpsons family, the Brady family and the Bundy family. The survey also found … Read more

Study finds what makes the perfect sandwich

Study finds what makes the perfect sandwich

Two in three Americans (67%) said they could live on sandwiches alone for a full week, according to new research. The perfect sandwich, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, consists of tomato (54%), cheddar cheese (39%) and Black Forest ham (39%). The survey also found that the average American craves a sandwich four times … Read more

The book genres Americans can’t put down this summer: poll

The book genres Americans can’t put down this summer: poll

It takes the average person 36 minutes and 29 pages to get lost in a book they’re reading. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who regularly read found the easiest book genres to lose yourself in are fantasy (49%), romance (42%), history (39%) and sci-fi (36%). Nearly half (48%) have also purchased a book based … Read more

Nearly half of Americans would avoid stores without drive-thrus: poll

Nearly half of Americans would avoid stores without drive-thrus: poll

Nearly half of Americans would avoid going to a store that didn’t have a drive-thru (47%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that twice as many people prefer the drive-thru to going in-store (28% vs. 14%). And a third of those who prefer drive-thrus said they will “always” choose that … Read more

Do people look at sugar as a treat or a part of their diet?

Do people look at sugar as a treat or a part of their diet?

Nearly three in four (74%) Americans have a sweet tooth, even though half say they’re worried about how it’s affecting their health. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 41% view sugar as more of a treat or indulgence rather than part of their diet. At the same time, 51% are concerned about potential health … Read more

Most parents confess to spending more time on their phones than their kids: poll

Most parents confess to spending more time on their phones than their kids: poll

Six in 10 American parents admit that they spend more time on their electronic devices than their kids do. On average, parents spend nearly five hours a day on electronic devices, compared to the less than four hours they spend on meaningful activities with their kids, according to a survey of 2,000 parents.  Most parents … Read more

Why Americans are too scared to cook in their own kitchens

Why Americans are too scared to cook in their own kitchens

One in four Americans admits they’re intimidated by cooking in their own kitchen. A poll of 2,000 US adults who regularly cook found nearly one-third (29%) are so overwhelmed by some recipes, they’ll ask others in their household to prepare the meal instead. Six in 10 found themselves intimidated the most by international foods they … Read more

Europe, South America tops Americans’ travel destination list: survey

Europe, South America tops Americans’ travel destination list: survey

If you’re planning on taking a trip overseas, it may be time to start saving — the average international trip costs nearly $5,000, according to new research; but that’s not stopping travelers. A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel internationally looked at their travel habits and found that despite the cost, the average respondent has … Read more

Americans want cutting-edge tech when it comes to their dream car: poll

Americans want cutting-edge tech when it comes to their dream car: poll

America’s most desired movie car is the Aston Martin DB5 from the “James Bond” series, according to a new survey. The second spot was claimed by the Ford Mustang GT 390 from “Bullitt,” closely followed by the charming Mini Cooper from “The Italian Job.”  The futuristic DeLorean DMC-12 from “Back to the Future” and the … Read more

2 in 3 dog owners claim their dogs could never survive in the wild: poll

2 in 3 dog owners claim their dogs could never survive in the wild: poll

According to a new survey, two in three dog owners claim their dogs “could never survive in the wild” without them. The poll of 2,000 American dog owners found the average person believes their pup could only take care of themselves for a maximum of two days. A third (31%) give their dogs less than … Read more

Survey reveals how much money most Americans spend on vacation

Survey reveals how much money most Americans spend on vacation

The average American sets their vacation budget limit at $2,743, a new survey reveals.  Interestingly, 16% won’t even spend over $1,000 on a vacation, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans who travel.  Whatever the budget, American travelers are determined to go on some sort of vacation this year. Almost half (48%) would rather take … Read more

Survey reveals how parents plan to save money for the school year

Survey reveals how parents plan to save money for the school year

The average parent will spend $489 on school supplies this year, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 parents with school-age kids (ages 5–18) found half (50%) plan to save as much money as possible by buying school supplies earlier than usual, while 45% will turn to meal prepping and planning.  Freeing up their budget … Read more