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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
According to new research, 64% of Americans believe the nation has a serious “obsession problem,” where people will find anything to obsess over. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that over half obsess over food (65%) and health and fitness (55%). Food obsessions include everything from air frying (46%), zero-sugar drinks (45%), and snack … Read more
America’s word of the year for 2026? “Stressful,” according to a recent survey — and a third are currently going through an existential crisis. The survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research found the top word people used to describe how 2026 has been so far was “stressful” (35%), followed by “challenging” (32%). And … Read more
More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye health and preventative care, finding that Gen Z is … Read more
More than half of American adults (56%) don’t have any estate planning documents — despite 73% saying it’s important. That’s according to a survey of 5,000 people conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trust & Will. Results showed that, while the majority of adults (73%) say estate planning is important to them, just 26% … Read more
Cravings hit hardest at 3:42 p.m., according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state, looked at what cravings look like across the country, finding that the average person gets two cravings a day, with one in four experiencing cravings more often than this (24%). Regardless of the time, six in … Read more
Nearly three-quarters of Americans claim to be “the perfect roommate” on vacation (73%), according to new research on “vacation compatibility.” Conducted by Talker Research for Club Wyndham, the survey of 2,000 people found that even the most compatible travelers say they still need time and space to themselves. The average respondent wants two hours a … Read more
Thirty-eight percent of Americans have gone “no contact” with a friend or family member in the last year, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that young people are more likely than older groups to have gone “no contact” with a loved one in the last year (Gen Z 60%, millennials … Read more
Two-thirds (65%) of Americans flat out admit they are “picky” about the type of water they drink, according to new research. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, and found that many have strong convictions about their water preferences. … Read more
In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice, and had two arguments in their household due to their home’s messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to clean their home before they can relax is … Read more
Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%), according to new research. Conducted by Talker Research for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, a survey of 2,000 Americans explored how people are maintaining their zest for life and found that 70% are interested in being adventurous, and even more keep things exciting … Read more
More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (1,000 census-representative Hispanics and 1,000 non-Hispanics), which found that 61% of Hispanic respondents believe the American Dream is … Read more