What patients expect during doctor visits — including new tech: new survey

What patients expect during doctor visits — including new tech: new survey

Is your doctor stuck in 2011? A new survey found six percent of Americans feel like they’re walking “backwards in time” 14 years whenever they have a doctor’s appointment. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who have visited a doctor within the past 12 months found that two in three believe having a modern or … Read more

Creepy number of Americans have already planned their own funerals

Creepy number of Americans have already planned their own funerals

Almost three-quarters of Americans (65%) have already planned their own funerals, according to new research. That’s according to a survey of 750 Americans, split evenly by those who are single, engaged, and married. From how (29%) and where (19%) they want to be buried, to what type of service they want (17%), what music should … Read more

Here’s how many scams Americans endure each month — it’s more than you’d expect

Here’s how many scams Americans endure each month — it’s more than you’d expect

Americans receive fraudulent or scam messages twice as much as other countries, according to new research. A poll of 10,500 adults from around the world found that the average American navigates an average of nine calls, nine emails and another seven text messages every single week, or about 100 scam encounters per month. Similarly, Brits … Read more

How car owners spend ‘me time’ with vehicles — and why Gen Z, Millennials differ: survey

How car owners spend ‘me time’ with vehicles — and why Gen Z, Millennials differ: survey

Your car may be your sanctuary where you get to spend some of your most treasured “me time,” but how you choose to spend it differs significantly by generation, according to a recent study. In the survey of 2,000 American car owners, drivers reported doing everything from planning their futures, bopping to music, and taking … Read more

Gen Z declares showing up to work sick, ‘powering through’ is no longer impressive: study

Gen Z declares showing up to work sick, ‘powering through’ is no longer impressive: study

The days of “pushing through” an illness are over, as nearly a third of Americans say they’d rather you didn’t show up to work if you’re feeling sick. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which examined approaches to cold and flu and the evolving etiquette around rest and recovery. Thirty-one percent said … Read more

Label-conscious consumers overlook ingredients in stylish industry, new survey reveals

Label-conscious consumers overlook ingredients in stylish industry, new survey reveals

Americans are more ingredient-conscious than ever before — but not in all areas, according to new research. A survey examining the mindsets of 2,000 Americans aged 30–54 reveals a growing cultural trend: people are paying closer attention to what’s in the products they purchase regularly, whether it’s pet food, groceries, skincare products or supplements. Yet, … Read more

Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation, new survey reveals

Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation, new survey reveals

One in three Americans is embracing “repeat traveling,” preferring to return to the same vacation destination year after year. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers delved into vacation habits and found a surprising trend: many Americans are opting for the comfort of familiarity over the excitement of new destinations. Thirty percent of respondents return … Read more

New survey reveals how many people know their partner’s favorite flower

New survey reveals how many people know their partner’s favorite flower

If you’re unsure whether your partner prefers roses, tulips, or sunflowers, it may be time to ask. One in four Americans doesn’t know their partner’s favorite flower. A new survey of 2,000 Americans looked at the role flowers play for people both in their romantic lives and beyond. Results showed just a quarter (24%) of … Read more

New survey shows this kids’ unapproved act is costing families hundreds

New survey shows this kids’ unapproved act is costing families hundreds

Nearly one-in-three parents have discovered their child has made an online purchase without permission, with kids’ most expensive unapproved shopping sprees costing families about $170 on average. According to a nationally representative survey of 2,000 parents with children 18 and under, 31% said their kids have made digital purchases without permission. For some, the cost … Read more

Most Americans ditch these rules when on vacation, new survey reveals

Most Americans ditch these rules when on vacation, new survey reveals

It’s official: budgets and calories don’t count, and you’re not obligated to respond to messages while on vacation. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that when it comes to vacation, the usual rules go out the window — budgets don’t exist (56%), calories don’t count (47%), and there’s zero pressure to watch the news … Read more

Parents feel this type of judgment when it comes to their children, new survey shows

Parents feel this type of judgment when it comes to their children, new survey shows

Nearly a third of parents said they’ve felt judged by other parents based on the food their child eats, according to new research. In the survey of 2,000 American parents, 30% said that other parents have looked down on them because of their child’s diet. And from not eating enough greens and criticism for giving … Read more

New survey shows DIY projects are the new confidence boost people need

New survey shows DIY projects are the new confidence boost people need

Forget a new haircut or your favorite outfit — new research shows that the key to confidence may be building something on your own. A survey of 2,000 Gen Z and millennial homeowners and renters found that those who have completed home DIY projects said it boosts their confidence, happiness, and satisfaction for about seven … Read more

College football fans willing to go to extreme lengths for their favorite teams: survey

College football fans willing to go to extreme lengths for their favorite teams: survey

More than a third of college football fans said they’d choose to attend their team’s biggest rivalry game of the year rather than their friend’s wedding if they were on the same day. The shocking stat emerged in a new survey of 2,000 American college football enthusiasts, evenly split by NCAA Division I conference, which … Read more

Nostalgia is a top reason for rereading books, study reveals

Nostalgia is a top reason for rereading books, study reveals

The average reader has read their favorite book six times — and anticipates they’ll read it another seven times during their lifetime, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American readers, evenly split by generation, unpacked the science of book nostalgia and uncovered trends and habits relating to “nostalgic reading” — the practice of … Read more

How often are Americans second-guessing simple, everyday decisions?

How often are Americans second-guessing simple, everyday decisions?

The average American second-guesses 41% of their daily decisions, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults explored how they make big and small decisions alike, finding that one in eight are even greater overthinkers who contemplate nearly every decision. The survey found that the average person makes about 50 decisions in a day, … Read more

Americans are making big life choices with vibes, not logic, new study shows

Americans are making big life choices with vibes, not logic, new study shows

Gut feelings, prayers, and “pure vibes” are influencing Americans’ major decisions, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation found seven in 10 base their big decisions on some sort of factor, ranging from their intuitions (36%), prayers (29%), and general vibes (19%). Two in five Gen Z … Read more

Americans least prepared for natural disasters are part of this generation: survey

Americans least prepared for natural disasters are part of this generation: survey

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new study. In the survey of 2,000 American adults, 90% agreed it’s critical to be prepared for extreme weather, yet … Read more

Here’s how dog owners adapt to the summer heat for their furry friends: survey

Here’s how dog owners adapt to the summer heat for their furry friends: survey

Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feels like a bad pet parent during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer due to reduced walks and worries about overheating. That’s led to dog parents getting creative in a … Read more

Half of Americans don’t make enough money to support their lifestyle: survey

Half of Americans don’t make enough money to support their lifestyle: survey

The average American describes the perfect salary as $74,000, according to new research. The survey looked at 2,000 adults’ opinions on the workforce, finding the average amount they’d need to make in order to be happy. While the average response was $74,000 a year, one in five say that making upward of six figures would … Read more

Why many men suffer from haircut anxiety, new survey reveals

Why many men suffer from haircut anxiety, new survey reveals

One in five men gets haircut anxiety, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 U.S. men found 21% feel “nervous” asking their stylist or barber for a new hairstyle. And another 23% have been afraid to ask for specific haircuts in the past, even when they really wanted it. Seventeen percent have tried … Read more