Many teens say they’ve driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted. That’s just one of the findings revealed in the 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C., which explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about … Read more
Gen Z Americans are drinking less than previous generations and skipping alcoholic beverages on dates. Still, researchers warn the age group is compensating with cannabis, which in excess could lead to serious health complications. A report from Berenberg Research found that Gen Z respondents were drinking over 20% less per capita than millennials did at the same … Read more
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
In 2023, the phrase “I’m tired” reached its highest frequency in Google searches — suggesting that people are battling fatigue more than ever before. Daylight Saving Time, which ends next week, could create even more sleep struggles. (Clocks are set back one hour on Nov. 5.) A new report from Calm, maker of the sleep and … Read more
Like a spoiler in the movie of your life, the so-called Longevity Test aims to predict when the credits roll. An Illinois physician has devised a macabre quiz to determine how long test takers will live, based on queries about their diet, lifestyle and other mortality markers. “I do want people to use this Score … Read more
Gen Zers are saving hard to splash out on “once-in-a-lifetime” moments as part of a generational move to make up for time lost to the pandemic, according to the latest consumer survey from one of Australia’s biggest banks. National Australia Bank’s survey of 18-29-year-olds shows the cohort is more likely to “splurge” on big-ticket experiences … Read more
Four in 10 Americans couldn’t live off their cash savings for longer than four months, according to new research. However, three in four (75%) think their saving habits will improve over the next 12 months. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18–58 with a savings account found nine in 10 have tapped into these … 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
Want to live app-ily ever after? Don’t meet your mate online. While the unlucky in love are still hoping to strike romance gold — endlessly swiping for their forever person on dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Grindr and Hinge — a new study has found that married couples who met online are less satisfied with their … Read more
The number of Australians having sex outside of their relationship has increased, according to new data. Affairs have been happening since the dawn of time, but interestingly, it’s not just the married among us who are getting it on the outside of their shared bed these days. As stigmas and cultural attitudes change, the number … Read more
Two in five American parents think they know everything there is to know about their biological family’s health history, a new survey suggests. Despite less than half (38%) knowing all of their biological family’s health history, nine in 10 parents polled agreed knowing this is an important part of knowing their own health risks. That’s … Read more
Four in 10 Americans (41%) say they put off going to the doctor. A survey of 2,000 US residents found that being potentially unable to afford their care (52%) was a top reason. Other reasons for avoiding their doctor included anxiety about potential procedures or tests (40%), fear of receiving bad news or a serious … Read more
The new findings delve deep into the nitty-gritty of cheating — from why people do it, to who are the most likely culprits. Regardless of marital status, age, and geographic location, there’s a myriad of reasons why some people cheat. According to Ashley Madison, the dating site for married people, the number one reason why people … Read more
Seven in 10 high school teachers agree that a one-size-fits-all education, with the same curriculum and teaching methods for all students, is a thing of the past. The traditional classroom model seems to require a shift as the majority (67%) prefers to have fewer than 20 students in a classroom, according to a survey of … Read more
Gen Z holds the tightest grip on their wallets when it comes to adding gratuity with the younger generation less likely to tip service workers than millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers, a survey conducted by Bankrate found. The tendency to tip correlates with increased age, according to the survey results. Gen Zers are the … Read more
An estimated 77% of Americans are engaging in addictive behaviors to cope with mental health issues — often in spite of efforts to find effective clinical therapies. The GeneSight Mental Health Monitor study, conducted by Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, counted several potentially high-risk behaviors among those used to cope with anxiety and … 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
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
One in four seniors would rather go a summer without air conditioning than visit the doctor, according to new research. Some 2,000 Americans 64 and older were surveyed about unpleasant experiences more desirable than a doctor’s appointment. Around a third said they would prefer to let their spouse make all decisions in the home for … Read more