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Here’s how the holidays will impact Americans’ health: A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24% are still carrying pounds from the end of 2023; on average, this is almost 10 pounds. Respondents think they’ll gain an average of six additional pounds before changing their calendars to January. Many said they are pausing their healthy habits so they can best enjoy the holiday season. Sixty-two percent of respondents said the end of the year is more enjoyable if they’re not worried about healthy habits and their weight. Get more research findings + news copy + infographic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZJtF90 #health #holidays #healthyhabits #healthyliving

TRAVEL TRENDS | These are the travel trends that shaped 2024. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who have traveled within the past year revealed that while 43% traveled just as much as they planned to over the last 12 months, 23% actually exceeded that goal. The survey examined the travel choices, habits and trends that defined their 2024 trips and preferences that will shapeshift the 2025 travel season. https://hubs.ly/Q02Z19Xg0 #traveltrends #travelpoll #travelstory #travelgoals

BABY BOOMERS | The majority of baby boomers love to learn new things, but they think they’re too old to actually do so, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, revealed that although 74% of boomers said they “love” learning new things, and six in 10 find that learning something new is more rewarding now than when they were younger, they still think they are too old to actually learn new skills. FULL STORY + FINDINGS + INFOGRAPHIC: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z1bjw0 #babyboomers #newskills #languageskills

TRAVEL STORY | The average American thinks about some place they would rather be for at least 40 minutes per day, according to new research. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that looked at how long Americans spend thinking about their next vacation. From researching destinations to going down travel-related rabbit holes on social media, results showed people accumulate 4.7 hours a week on average dreaming of far-flung places. Get the full story + stats + infographic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YvBb40 #traveltrends #vacation #travelplans

?? How would you grade your marriage proposal? ?? A new survey of 2,000 engaged or married Americans examined modern proposal traditions and asked respondents to grade their engagements based on how successful they felt it went. ?? Results found that just two in five couples would give their engagements a perfect score, with the rest having some notes. Here are the top five things Americans would change about their engagements: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yvx_70 #marriageproposal #engagement #weddings

PARENTING | CHILDCARE STORY Today’s parents are reinventing what it means to rely on their “village” when it comes to raising a child, new research finds. According to a survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6, 78% agree that the definition of a village— or their community and support system— is different today than when they were growing up. FULL STORY + FINDINGS + INFOGRAPHIC: https://lnkd.in/euWE7mhB #parenting #childcare #parentingpoll #parentingstory

“Animal Farm”, “Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work” and “MI6 Spy Skills for Civilians” rank among the most eccentric books to give as a gift, according to a recent survey. In time for the holiday season, the survey of 2,000 American readers looked at book gifting trends, including some of the strangest books people have ever received. Along with that, it also uncovered the highlights of readers' year in review. Get the full story + stats + infographic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y3xW60 #books #holidaybooks #gifting #booktrends

CLIMATE CHANGE | EV STORY A new survey of 2,000 American car owners uncovered that 52% are worried about climate change when thinking about the future for younger generations. Going further, more than a third (36%) cite it as their No. 1 concern for future generations, even more than the economy as a top concern (25%) or evolving social norms (13%) and global instability (11%). Get the full story + survey findings + infographic: https://hubs.ly/Q02YcdfD0 #climatechange #electricvehicles #ev #sustainability

Men have five “general” friends, three close friends and two best friends, on average, according to a recent study. And while they’re comfortable calling their friends “bro” (33%), “brother/brotha” (26%) and “homie” (21%), only a few (6%) would say they have a “bestie” according to results. The research looks at male friendship, bonding, mental health and even how men define masculinity in honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month or “Movember”. Survey findings + full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y3RLY0 #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #movember #friendship

39% of Americans said that this is their busiest holiday season yet. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at how respondents’ winter social calendars have evolved from last year. Although many are feeling busier than ever, Americans are slowing down compared to last holiday season: on average, respondents will attend three gatherings this year, down from five last year. The survey also found that a third of Americans feel like they’ve been waiting a long time for the holidays this year (35%). When asked about which event they’d skip if they could, Christmas dinner topped the list in 2023, but more are inclined to opt out of New Year’s parties in 2024. Get the full findings + news copy + infographic: https://hubs.ly/Q02XTlSj0 #holidayplanning #socialcalendar #holidayseason #holidaystory