It’s beginning to look a lot like overkill. The day after Halloween is often seen as the start of the holiday season — but many people have mixed opinions on when to start getting into the spirit. Christmas advertising starting as early as right after Labor Day weekend has left a majority of Americans feeling … Read more
The popular hair-loss treatment Minoxidil may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been found to be more effective when taken orally — but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. … Read more
Which grease-mongers are your regional compatriots patronizing? A new survey has revealed the lowest and highest-ranked fast food chain in each state and major city. And for pie-hard New Yorkers, the results may surprise you. Credit Access Business CashNetUSA, which conducted the study, said they were “curious” how tastes differ around the US, where 37% … Read more
As one of the most expensive cities in the world, it should come as no surprise that a third of New Yorkers are forking over half their income for rent. The devastating data comes from the latest report from the nonprofit the Community Service Society of New York, which found that 55% of households, or … Read more
These hotels mean business — and fun. Travelers are prioritizing a good night’s sleep, amenities that promote a healthy lifestyle, and rooms with “smart” technology, according to a 2024 travel forecast from Hilton out this week. Thanks to the rise in “bleisure” travel — adding a vacation to a work trip — jet-setters are extending … Read more
Four in 10 pet parents would take a lower salary to work from home and be with their pets, according to a new survey. On average, pet parents begin to miss their pets just 37 minutes after being apart and throughout the day, pets enter their owners’ thoughts about 13 times. The survey of 2,000 … Read more
Change doesn’t start with them. Only 35% of Gen Zers — defined here as being aged 18 to 26 — say they always tip at a sit-down restaurant, according to results of a Bankrate poll released last month. And only 24% of Gen Zers always tip hairdressers, hairstylists or barbers, according to the survey, compared … Read more
Please, just make it stop — a new survey has revealed just how sick and tired Americans are of scam calls and scummy white-collar criminals. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the most common types of fraud seen by Americans are through scam emails (48%), phone calls (47%), and texts (44%). Nearly half (49%) said … Read more
Lauren Corbett dated single dads well before it was cool — she even married one. However, she isn’t the only one ogling hunky “stroller candy.” According to relationship experts, “Hot Dad Summer” is here — and they’re making the bachelorettes on the block sweat. Corbett, better known as the “Dadvocate” online, believes single fathers have … Read more
A new survey reveals the weirdest pregnancy cravings that mothers experience, such as “pickles and cheese,” “sardines and ketchup,” and “peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches, but with five bread layers.” Out of 2,000 women who’ve given birth within the last six years, nine out of 10 (89%) have experienced at least one type of food … Read more
Fellas, you may want to sit down for this news. A top urologist says men shouldn’t urinate standing up, proclaiming it’s healthier and more hygienic to sit down to take a leak. Gerald Collins, a consultant urological surgeon at Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire, England, made the claim in an interview with The Telegraph on Friday, … Read more
What makes a truly memorable holiday? Researchers reckon they’ve come up with the formula. Social travel company Contiki polled 2,000 holidaymakers aged 18-34 to identify 20 elements that are likely to make a break unforgettable. They found that traveling with at least four people, enjoying a minimum of four new experiences, and finding one “hidden … Read more
Depression rates have hit new peaks in the US, particularly among young adults and women, a new Gallup poll has found. Some 5,000 adults were asked in February: “Has a doctor or nurse ever told you that you have depression?” and “Do you currently have or are you currently being treated for depression?” Twenty-nine percent … Read more
More than two-thirds of parents (70%) believe that their child is experiencing more burnout than they are. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that 66% of parents said that their child comes home with a “low mental battery” after school and half of them noticed some sort of signs of stress … Read more
Nearly seven in 10 Americans plan to retire, but of those who don’t think they will, 42% believe that they will never have enough savings to do so. That’s according to a March survey of 2,000 adults split evenly by generation, where 22% of Gen Z, 19% of millennials and 18% of Gen X don’t … Read more
Is it time to upgrade your wardrobe? A new study has revealed what’s warming up, what’s hot, and what should stay in the back of your closet. The poll of 2,000 US adults found many are predicting future fashion trends to focus on a rise for tie-dye (35%), shirt pockets (33%) and portrait photography (33%). … Read more
It takes the average American four days and 19 minutes to completely clean and organize their entire home. Spring is here, and with it comes the annual ritual of cleaning and organizing which more than half of Americans (55%) engage in, according to a March survey of 2,000 Americans. The act of cleaning and organizing … Read more
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
Gen Z is more likely than any other generation to invest saved money on their pet than use it to go on vacation. That’s according to a February survey of 2,000 pet owners split evenly by generation that showed only 15% of Gen Z would rather buy an expensive concert ticket or go on vacation … Read more
The average American feels insecure five times a day, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 people explored confidence levels and found that for many, confidence can be tough to come by. Results showed that people find their nerves shaken the most when confronted with difficult situations like speaking in front of a … Read more