Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026 is the new 2016.” Sixty-one … Read more

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

A new survey has revealed the nation’s deepest, darkest snacking confessions — with three in five admitting they have a secret stash hidden somewhere in their home. A poll of 5,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states who are up-to-date on pop culture found that more than half (53%) have no shame in eating an … Read more

Majority of adults caring for their parents say it helps heal their relationships: survey

Majority of adults caring for their parents say it helps heal their relationships: survey

In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving has given them a life-changing reset with … Read more

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take … Read more

Burned out? Two-thirds of Americans say they’re desperate for a ‘self-care reset’

Burned out? Two-thirds of Americans say they’re desperate for a ‘self-care reset’

Two-thirds of Americans are craving a “self-care reset,” according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 65% believe they’re “overdue” for a reset, but what they want and what they have time for often don’t match up. Just more than one-third of respondents (35%) try to practice self-care, but said finding … Read more

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

Restless night? One in four Americans (25 percent) says a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner. A survey examining the sleep quality and dreams of 2,000 Americans found that a quarter (25 percent) feel a dream changed their … Read more

Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims

Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims

Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 older adults (65+) and 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance for older Americans. Results found that 90% of older … Read more

Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

A majority of Americans believe software updates are making their devices worse, not better, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found a majority (54 percent) believe it’s done to push them towards premium features or device upgrades. And just as many (55 percent) believe updates are designed to only make sense … Read more

Financial struggles are taking a toll on men’s mental health: survey

Financial struggles are taking a toll on men’s mental health: survey

Over half of men admit that financial struggles have made them feel like they’ve fallen short of “being a man,” according to a recent survey. In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month in June, the survey polled 2,000 men, evenly split by generation, to investigate how money difficulties and societal pressure to provide have impacted … Read more

More than half of young adults moved back home after leaving

More than half of young adults moved back home after leaving

Almost 60% of young adults have moved back home at some point, but they don’t see it as a failure to launch. They see it as financially savvy. That the path to full independent living is increasingly an ongoing process, strewn with periods of moving out and then back in, is the conclusion of a new survey from … Read more

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That’s no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1,200 miles per year, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans evenly split by generation. That … Read more

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

By the age of 32, Americans plan their social calendars around their sleep schedules. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed the average respondent will start prioritizing their sleep over plans with loved ones in their early thirties. But instead of just saying “no” when a plan would interfere … Read more

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

Out on a date at a restaurant? The person across the table may be there mainly for the free food. That’s according to a recent survey by JG Wentworth, a financial services company based in Pennsylvania, which found that 39.9% of respondents admitted they have gone on a date on at least one occasion just to get … Read more

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

More Americans are warming up to the idea of child-free dining experiences at restaurants — and parents may be leading the charge. A new survey of 1,000 US adults found that 75% of respondents said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, whether through designated seating areas, late-night restrictions or romantic, child-free settings, according to Lightspeed … Read more

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Americans love cheese, and many see it as a good source of protein, according to a new survey. With 52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll, Americans’ love of cheese is well established, but new research suggests it’s playing an even bigger role in how people think about food today. The survey of 5,000 Americans … Read more

From going into labor to family drama: The real stories behind being a woman

From going into labor to family drama: The real stories behind being a woman

From going into labor on the first day of a new job to miscalculating bubble guts, a new survey has unveiled the real stories of womanhood. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 women ages 25 to 44, which asked them to get candid about what, when, where, why, and how about everything that goes … Read more

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

Over a quarter of New Yorkers agree that summer is the season to fall off of healthier habits: survey

The “real” start of summer is May 21, according to the average American. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split by state found 92% are in “summer mode” well before the season begins. Even with the season soon approaching, Americans aren’t quite ready to go full “summer mode,” with the average respondent feeling only 67% … Read more

A third of Americans think crucial cancer-prevention tactic is unnecessary

A third of Americans think crucial cancer-prevention tactic is unnecessary

Which screen wins your attention — your phone screen or sunscreen? According to a new study, Americans are four times more likely to remember to plug their phone in at night than they are to put sunscreen on daily. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 53% frequently forget to put on sunscreen daily, and … Read more

Daily sunscreen use falls short despite high SPF awareness among Americans

Daily sunscreen use falls short despite high SPF awareness among Americans

Which screen wins your attention – your phone screen or sunscreen? According to a new study, Americans are 4x more likely to remember to plug their phone in at night than they are to put sunscreen on daily. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 53% frequently forget to put on sunscreen daily, and only … Read more

People would spend most of their income on peace of mind, survey suggests

People would spend most of their income on peace of mind, survey suggests

The average American would spend almost their entire yearly income for peace of mind, according to new research. In a time when the economy is uncertain, foreign affairs are teetering on the edge, and people are scrambling to make ends meet, a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults sought to uncover just how much Americans are … Read more