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WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Nearly 80% of Americans too tired to cook after work. In a new poll, half of Americans surveyed (51%) believe they’re the busiest during the weekdays — but 38% don’t get a needed break on the weekends, saying they’re equally busy all seven days of the week. Get the story + stats here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NzQv10 #worklifebalance #workinglife #cooking #healthyeating

🏠 Do you ever feel like you've run out of room at home? A survey of 2,000 adults has revealed that at least one room in their home is unsalvageable and many are feeling the squeeze when it comes to space. A majority of those who are unhappy with the room in their home said they knew space was an issue to begin with, revealing that they settled for their home knowing it wasn’t ideal (73%). Get the full story and research findings here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NCSp10 #declutter #storage #homes #lifestylestory

TECH story | New wearable device uses sweat to monitor your health. And scientists believe it could eventually revolutionize the treatment of diabetes. The state-of-the-art wearable provides vital information - such as glucose and vitamin levels - literally at our fingertips as easy as wearing a plaster, say scientists. https://hubs.ly/Q02Nzxqg0 #wearabletech #healthstory #techstory #diabetes #healthtech

It’s official — procrastination o’clock hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and movies (50%), to simply laying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that procrastination plagues the nation, as 71% of Americans are guilty of procrastinating. Get the story + stats + graphics here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NqGdZ0

Americans are reinventing retirement A poll of 2,000 Americans who have retired, or will retire, between 2020–2029 found that the Benjamin Button effect is in full play: 🔸 26% said their younger self would love to live their current life. 🔸 40% of retirees have taken, or plan to take, the trip of a lifetime to celebrate retirement. 🔸 36% of retirees regret how much they worked during their careers, compared to how much time they spent doing other things. Get more stats + the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02M_LXG0 #retirement #retiredliving #travel #retirementplanning

Do people beome more adventurous with age? In a recent poll, over one-third of respondents said they have. The survey also found that 42 is the perfect age to go on an adventure. Get more research data + the Top 10 adventurous destinations Americans are planning to visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02MHjg-0 #traveltrends #adventure #traveldestinations #travelstory

Health | Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day can raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. Researchers found that consuming over 400 milligrams of caffeine on most days of the week could increase the susceptibility of otherwise healthy people to cardiovascular disease. https://hubs.ly/Q02Mm-yx0 #caffeine #coffee #healthstudy

TECH STORY | Should we be polite to artificial intelligence? A survey examining the communication styles and approaches when using artificial technology, automated services and chatbots found nearly half adopt a polite manner and think it's appropriate to say please and thank you. The stats suggest there are generational differences when it comes to interacting with AI. Get the full story + stats here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Mm_700 #AI #artificialintelligence #techstory #technology

PET STORY | Three in four dog parents think their canine is the “main character” of their family (76%), according to new research. In a poll of 2,000 dog parents, twice the number of respondents think of their dog before anyone else after a stressful day — even more than their partner (41% vs. 19%). Get the full story + more survey findings: https://hubs.ly/Q02LW_3G0 #petstory #petpoll #dogowners #petparents

By 8:36 a.m., the average American knows if it’s going to be a “bad day,” finds a new poll. A quarter of respondents said when something goes wrong in the morning, they can’t turn the day around. The results also found that the average person has four bad days per month — adding up to over a full month of bad days per year (48). Get the full story + stats + visuals: https://hubs.ly/Q02M0Zgd0