Here is how often each US state is having sex — by the way, it’s not a lot for many

Here is how often each US state is having sex — by the way, it’s not a lot for many

We need to get laid more. The average American has sex only once per week, according to new research — with just two remote states out of fifty managing two or more rolls in the hay. The sad sack statistics, released by mattress company NapLab, took a hard look at how much hanky panky is happening … Read more

Most Americans think that streaming is the best way to listen to music: survey

Most Americans think that streaming is the best way to listen to music: survey

Is physical music doomed? A new survey found most Americans believe streaming music is “superior” than all physical forms of music combined. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 38% believe streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify are superior to their physical counterparts — where 13% believe CDs are supreme, 12% are vinyl purists … Read more

Quarter of Americans experience burnout by 30

Quarter of Americans experience burnout by 30

A quarter of Americans are burnt out before they’re 30, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults, conducted by Talker Research, looked at how the stress of the past decade has culminated and found that the average respondent experiences peak burnout at around 42 years old. For Gen Z and millennial adults, now 18 to … Read more

I’m a weight loss surgeon — beware this food that seems healthy but is not

I’m a weight loss surgeon — beware this food that seems healthy but is not

New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more

Over two-thirds of US teens don’t drink, smoke or use marijuana —but this one vice’s making ground: survey

Over two-thirds of US teens don’t drink, smoke or use marijuana —but this one vice’s making ground: survey

In a sense, it’s a sobering report. Most American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and vapes as part of a lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — while just one vice is making ground, according to a national survey released Tuesday. Roughly two-thirds of high school seniors said they hadn’t drunk alcohol … Read more

Scientists pinpoint key attribute of people who have more willpower — how to get it yourself

Scientists pinpoint key attribute of people who have more willpower — how to get it yourself

Forget the fountain of youth — researchers in Norway believe they have found the recipe for success. Two professors from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) set out to determine which personality traits are needed to become good at something. Their study found that those with more willpower tend to also have an important … Read more

Do American workers actually feel appreciated during the holidays?

Do American workers actually feel appreciated during the holidays?

What do American workers want for the holidays? Connection and appreciation, says a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. employees found that 55% feel more appreciated during the holiday season than any other time of the year.  For the holidays, two in three (65%) said they’d likely attend their workplace’s holiday party this year. … Read more

Most fantasy football managers quit during this week of the season

Most fantasy football managers quit during this week of the season

Thriving or hanging in there when it comes to your fantasy football team? Week 10 of the NFL season sees the most people finally give up, according to new research.  A new survey of 2,000 Americans who play fantasy football conducted a health check on how managers are currently coping as they pursue personal and … Read more

Planning holiday travel with your kids? This is when you can expect ‘peak stress’ to hit – and how you can mitigate it

Planning holiday travel with your kids? This is when you can expect ‘peak stress’ to hit – and how you can mitigate it

Three and a half hours into holiday travel with their kids is when “peak stress” hits parents, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents with kids aged 5–12, who have traveled for the holidays with their child in the last year, looked at the highs (and lows) of traveling with little ones during … Read more

Here’s why baby boomers enjoy learning new skills

Here’s why baby boomers enjoy learning new skills

The majority of baby boomers love to learn new things, but they think they’re too old to actually do so, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, revealed that although 74% of boomers said they “love” learning new things, and six in 10 find that learning something new is … Read more

Many Americans doing more good deeds to make up for 2024

Many Americans doing more good deeds to make up for 2024

Four in 10 Americans are actively doing more good deeds before the end of 2024 — to make up for the rest of the year. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 43% are using the end of the year to compensate for the rest of 2024, increasing their good deeds like volunteering … Read more

Climate change is Americans’ biggest concern for their children — not the economy, new survey reveals

Climate change is Americans’ biggest concern for their children — not the economy, new survey reveals

The majority of Americans are worried about how younger generations will be impacted by climate change and are actively seeking ways to help, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 American car owners uncovered that 52% are worried about climate change when thinking about the future for younger generations. Going further, more than … Read more

Many Americans are celebrating the holidays less this year — here’s why

Many Americans are celebrating the holidays less this year — here’s why

Thirty-nine percent of Americans said that this is their busiest holiday season yet, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at how respondents’ winter social calendars have evolved from last year. Although many are feeling busier than ever, Americans are slowing down compared to last holiday season: on average, respondents will attend … Read more

Three-quarters of Americans will be ‘slow shopping’ this holiday season, new survey reveals

Three-quarters of Americans will be ‘slow shopping’ this holiday season, new survey reveals

Americans are not holding back on holiday spending this year – but they are taking a more deliberate approach to the purchases they make, according to new research. The study of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, revealed the growing trend of “slow shopping,” with nearly three in four respondents (73%) saying they have … Read more

This is why Americans are turning down their dream job: poll

This is why Americans are turning down their dream job: poll

A new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn’t offer good health insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found three-quarters (73%) consider healthcare options an important factor if they were looking for a new job, and 63% wouldn’t be afraid to ask about their … Read more

1 in 3 Americans feel ‘stuck in a rut’ socially after the pandemic, new survey says

1 in 3 Americans feel ‘stuck in a rut’ socially after the pandemic, new survey says

More than a third of Americans feel socially “stuck in a rut” (37%), according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults who have traveled with friends found that 39% haven’t made a new friend in over a year and a similar percentage haven’t gone to a party in at least six months (38%). For … Read more

Over 60% of Americans in swing states don’t think their children will be able to buy homes: survey

Over 60% of Americans in swing states don’t think their children will be able to buy homes: survey

Is the future generation of homeowners set up to fail?  Ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, a new study of 1,000 adults from the seven swing states found 61% of parents polled are worried about whether their children will be able to buy a home as they get older. Over the past five years, … Read more

This is America’s favorite celebrity chef, survey says

This is America’s favorite celebrity chef, survey says

Would you like to be called an “idiot sandwich?” A new survey has revealed that Gordon Ramsey is America’s favorite celebrity chef. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults. Following the fiery-tempered “Hell’s Kitchen” host (40%) comes Rachel Ray (31%) and Iron Chef Bobby Flay (28%). Caterer turned chef turned entrepreneur Martha Stewart … Read more

Half of parents think AI will take their kids’ jobs, ruin their creativity

Half of parents think AI will take their kids’ jobs, ruin their creativity

Parents are prioritizing storytelling and creativity activities with their children to prepare them for the future, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child examined early childhood development and how it’s impacted by playtime and creative storytelling.  Along with that, it also looked at how parents believe artificial … Read more

Americans consume nearly 80 pounds of sugar a year, survey reveals

Americans consume nearly 80 pounds of sugar a year, survey reveals

According to a recent study, the average American consumes over 36,000 grams of sugar per year. The poll of 2,000 Americans found that the average person ingests 99 grams of sugar per day, which is more sugar than what’s in two 12-ounce cans of soda. Over the span of a year, that totals to nearly 80 … Read more