Three in four Americans feel pressured to keep up with their neighbors when it comes to their home, according to a new survey. The research of 2,000 American homeowners with lawns found that 76% admit to feeling like they have to be competitive with their neighbors for curb appeal. In fact, half of respondents said … Read more
Today’s parents are reinventing what it means to rely on their “village” when it comes to raising a child, new research finds. According to a survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6, 78% agree that the definition of a village— or their community and support system— is different today than when they were growing … Read more
The polls are open — these services are not. With Election Day officially upon us, voters are taking time off work in droves to cast their ballots. In fact, New York is one of five states where employers are required to give employees paid time off to vote. This politically-motivated exodus has left many Americans … Read more
Dec. 23 will be the busiest travel day during the holiday season this year, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans who plan to travel for the holidays this year looked into the most hectic travel dates, top destinations, popular modes of transport and the cost of holiday travel. For those embarking … Read more
Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%), egg (21%), … Read more
Is what’s on your wrist more valuable to your health than what’s in your medicine cabinet? A new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed consumer sentiments about purchasing, using, and relying on medical devices for vital health information sharing. More than one in four consumers (28%) reported they have had a personal medical device alert them … Read more
Has enrolling in insurance become too much of a painful process? A number of Americans would rather deal with endless traffic than sit down and sort through insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% would more willingly experience a number of life’s annoyances if it meant never stressing about understanding insurance policies … Read more
Forty-eight percent of Americans are unfamiliar with their family’s cancer history, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research to highlight Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month found that 42% of women and 54% of men were unclear on many of their relatives’ medical history. Twenty-two percent of the 1,000 women surveyed felt confident … Read more
The average American clashes with their in-laws once a month, with 16% saying they do so even more, according to new research. An exclusive survey conducted for Newsweek by Talker Research revealed that politics is the number one argued about topic between Americans and their in-laws. The survey, conducted between August 27 and 29, sampled 1,000 Americans … Read more
The average American feels like their head is spinning 156 times a year from stress, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that these stress headaches break down to three times a week and that respondents recalled having brain fog just as often. Looking at their current stress levels, the survey found … Read more
One in four people have already started their Christmas shopping – because they are worried about items selling out. With today (16th September) marking 100 Days to Christmas, a poll of 2,000 adults found 50 per cent have struggled to get hold of in-demand presents in years gone by – and 30 percent have missed … Read more
Over half of Americans claim a good cup of coffee can be “so powerful,” it can turn their worst days around into good ones. On the flip side, in a poll of 2,000 American coffee drinkers, 31% said their entire day can be ruined if their coffee isn’t right. Some are so in-tune with their … Read more
The age where life, money and the future start to feel “real” is officially 27 years old, according to new research. A recent study of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation (500 Gen Z, 500 millennials, 500 Gen X and 500 baby boomers) revealed that being an “adult” doesn’t automatically start the day you turn … Read more
Americans have revealed the most unusual hacks they use to help their gardens thrive, including using white vinegar as plant food, deterring cats with cinnamon – and singing to plants. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed throwing used teabags onto the soil also made the list. Using baking soda to make the soil more alkaline, … Read more
A man swapped life in the US to live on a $31k island in Finland — for “less than a house deposit”. Oliver Russell, 24, who is half American and half Finnish would spend every summer in Finland visiting his friends and family. After growing up in Laguna Beach, California, US, and moving to Fort … Read more
In a new poll of 2,000 Americans who have taken parental leave in the past, parents were asked which of the nation’s 15 biggest industries would better accommodate a family life if they were to change their career. According to them, tech is believed to be the most supportive (15%). Likewise, tech was the top … Read more
Half of Americans have at least one room in their home that they believe is unsalvageable with clutter, according to new research. When asked about their perspective on the space in their homes, a survey of 2,000 adults found that there just isn’t enough. A third of respondents feel cramped in their homes (34%), especially … Read more
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
We already know increased access to working from home and flexible working arrangements has had a hugely positive impact on the lives of many people. Remote and hybrid work becoming the norm has reduced stress and burnout among employees by allowing them to achieve a healthier work-life balance. But it seems the uptick in flexible … Read more
Eight in 10 Americans are too tired to cook themselves a meal after work, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 77% admit there are days where, after work, they’re too exhausted to cook. And a fifth of respondents have been so tired while trying to cook — they’ve actually … Read more