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
Single people who’ve been ghosted or sent an unsolicited nude photo — you’re not alone. A new poll revealed that nearly half of the single people asked have been victims of nasty dating etiquette. The dating app Plenty of Fish created a survey along with a dating guide in partnership with life coach Michelle Elman … Read more
Employees will always take more money if you offer it. But pay alone isn’t necessarily all it takes to attract and keep good employees. In a survey of employed workers and employers, Forbes Advisor found that 40% of employers say workers leave their job to find a role that offers better employee benefits. The survey also found … Read more
Students are increasingly leaving school — not with a degree, but with a mental health crisis. A new Gallup survey has reported that 41% of students who are currently enrolled in a postsecondary program have considered stopping their education in the past six months. The number has gone up significantly from the first year of … Read more
Sharing isn’t always caring. A third of Americans don’t think the bill should be split evenly if the meals didn’t cost the same amount, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 US adults explored things people struggle with sharing and found that even with family members, just 26% are OK with sharing personal … Read more
A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more
More people are passing on puff-puff. A majority of Americans support a ban on all tobacco products, according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The poll, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventing Chronic Disease on Thursday, asked people if they would support policies for a ban on … Read more
Better safe than sorry. Around one in five people run background checks on their online dates before meeting them, a new survey says — but who has time for all that rigmarole? Some 38% of respondents say they simply “stalk” their first dates online instead. The survey of 1,000 singles, conducted in December by the Thriving … Read more
The typical American admits they’d need an extra four hours in the day to finish their to-do list. A poll of 2,000 adults in December revealed that 60% don’t believe there are enough hours in the day to get everything done. If given extra time, respondents’ priorities would shift. One in five would focus on … Read more
Thinking of hosting friends and family overnight this holiday season? Think twice before inviting out-of-towners to stay with you. A survey of 2,000 Americans (split evenly by generation) found that hosting friends and family during the holidays can lead to losing two and a half hours of sleep per day when preparing to have others … Read more
Physically at work, mentally unwell. Nearly half of Americans claim their jobs “negatively effect” their mental health, new data shows. The Gallup survey asked nearly 16,000 working Americans about their mental health as it’s associated with their jobs. Four out of ten participants expressed negative effects on their mental health due to to work. When … Read more