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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More than half of Americans care about the mark they leave on the world (54%) — and even more about the impression they leave on their loved ones (80%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that over half of Americans say they want to leave a positive legacy on this earth, … Read more
The soaring cost of living and financial pressures on families have forced six in 10 parents into debt to provide for their children. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–18, which examined the economic challenges and mounting debt families across America are facing. Sixty-three percent of parents in debt admitted … Read more
Death of the fun budget: Americans say their discretionary spending has dropped by 42% in the last year, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 American adults found that many are looking for ways to save in the current economic environment, as over half of those surveyed (52%) revealed that they’re worried about … Read more
More than half of Americans skip lunch in order to work more, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans, with a quota of 1,000 working parents with school-aged kids, revealed that 55% forgo eating lunch on hectic days to be more productive. Respondents also admitted to completely forgetting to eat lunch … Read more
Workplace violence in the US is on the rise this year, a troubling new study found. One in three employees surveyed said they’d witnessed physical altercations in the workplace in the past five years – up from 25% in 2024, according to the HR compliance training company Traliant, which published the June findings on Wednesday. … Read more
Leave the fiancé, take the 401k. A stunning 46% of Gen Zers would pick long-term financial stability over romance, and close to 1 in 3 said they’d even take a former partner back if that ex got rich, according to a new dating survey by matchmaking service Tawkify. “Money equals safety, security and freedom,” Brie … Read more
Fellas, if you’re reading this right now, you may be inadvertently enticing your ladylove. Reading is the most attractive hobby a man can have, according to a study that has sparked spirited debate online. The survey was conducted by Date Psychology, according to the Daily Mail, with the company creating a list of 74 male hobbies. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Hot off the press: Gen Z is in no rush to start having babies. While it may not constitute breaking news, a recent survey by First Response, and the women’s … Read more
A new study has found that the average woman tries to lose weight seven times over their lifespan — but fails six times. The recent double-blinded poll, of 2,000 U.S. women between the ages of 30 and 65, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Boston Scientific, found that 78% have tried to lose weight … Read more