This is what makes people feel secure about their purchases

This is what makes people feel secure about their purchases

The AI market is growing rapidly, but Americans are hoping it doesn’t go much further — 70% said they trust people more than technology.  A new survey with a panel of 2,000 adults revealed that compared with artificial intelligence, more people even prefer to use a real person when creating an account or making a … Read more

Over 70 percent of Americans are more health-conscious post-pandemic

Over 70 percent of Americans are more health-conscious post-pandemic

Two in three Americans credit the past two years with teaching them how important their health really is. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 30 and above, where just as many said weight loss is a “top health goal” for them over the next year. In fact, 71% believe the pandemic … Read more

How much homeowners are willing to spend on home upgrades

How much homeowners are willing to spend on home upgrades

The average homeowner is willing to shell out $42,000 to give their home a facelift, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners looked at how they make their home feel new again and found that most homeowners want to update their home’s appearance (69%), with 63% agreeing their home could use an overhaul. … Read more

1 in 3 admits their brain ‘shuts down’ when they hear or see the word ‘data’

1 in 3 admits their brain ‘shuts down’ when they hear or see the word ‘data’

More than seven in 10 Americans suffer from “data dread,” according to a survey. Research of 2,000 adults found 29% admit their brain “shuts down” when they see or hear the word “data.” For more than a fifth (21%) it’s because they simply aren’t interested and 35% admit they find it boring. As many as … Read more

Do creative Halloween costumes help get you more candy?

Do creative Halloween costumes help get you more candy?

If you want the most candy this trick-or-treat season, make sure your costume is creative.  That’s according to a new poll of 2,000 parents which revealed that scary (15%) and pop culture-themed (13%) costume wearers also tend to fill up candy bags faster.  Three in five (61%) believe that creative costumes garner more candy.  So … Read more

Why most daters seek a partner who is on the ‘goofier’ side

Why most daters seek a partner who is on the ‘goofier’ side

Two in three singles claim “goofy is the new sexy.” A new poll of 2,000 single or casually dating Gen Z and millennial Americans revealed that 60% are more likely to respond to the first message they receive from a potential date if it’s funny or clever.  Three in four said a shared sense of … Read more

3 in 5 Americans watch a series or movie just for the villain

3 in 5 Americans watch a series or movie just for the villain

More than half (51%) of TV or movie-watching Americans “always” or “often” root for the villain. In a recent survey of 2,011 U.S. adults, three in five (60%) said they watch a series or movie just for the villain.  More than three-quarters (77%) of those who watch movies or shows also noted a villain can … Read more

Parents agree play is a form of self-care for kids: poll

Parents agree play is a form of self-care for kids: poll

Half of parents believe that toys are some of the best teachers their kids will have (52%), according to new research. A survey looked at how 2,000 parents value their child’s toys’ ability to educate them and found that on average, people think that it’s important to start educating kids about issues in the world … Read more

Most people are concerned they can’t understand healthcare lingo

Most people are concerned they can’t understand healthcare lingo

Half (51%) of Americans with a healthcare provider are too afraid to ask them about their health condition or symptoms. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,005 nationally representative Americans, which found more men than women dread this interaction (57% vs. 45%).  Seven in 10 (69%) are concerned they won’t be able to understand … Read more

Most people are concerned they can’t understand healthcare lingo

Most people are concerned they can’t understand healthcare lingo

Half (51%) of Americans with a healthcare provider are too afraid to ask them about their health condition or symptoms. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,005 nationally representative Americans, which found more men than women dread this interaction (57% vs. 45%).  Seven in 10 (69%) are concerned they won’t be able to understand … Read more

6 in 10 parents admit they’re not very good cooks: poll

6 in 10 parents admit they’re not very good cooks: poll

Six in 10 (61%) parents admit they’re simply not very good cooks, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 parents with school-age kids found that the school year is stressful as ever for parents, from having the time to make proper meals for their kids (54%), to making sure their kids are doing their … Read more

Americans would give up a paycheck, sex if it meant a stress-free day: poll

Americans would give up a paycheck, sex if it meant a stress-free day: poll

Three in four Americans would do “nearly anything” to have a single stress-free day. A new poll of 2,000 Americans revealed one in 10 can’t even remember the last time they had a stress-free day. When people feel stressed out, they avoid necessary tasks like doing laundry (20%), vacuuming (15%), and cleaning their homes (15%). … Read more