Healthy happy you.
Gallup released data from a recent poll on the drinking habits of Americans and it seems that beer is still our national alcoholic beverage of choice, even though wine makes health news headlines on a regular basis. How about you: When you drink do you prefer beer or wine? Beer Wine I don't drink alcohol Read more
Balancing (or choosing between) career and motherhood is a decision (or struggle) that every mom faces. This weekend, Motherlode, The New York Times' parenting blog, took a look at the results of a Gallup poll on the emotional satisfaction of working vs. nonworking mothers. Survey says . . . Non-employed women with young children at home are more likely than women with young children at home Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more
In 2011, we had a roller-coaster year at the stock market, gas prices hit $4 in some states, and unemployment reached 9.2 percent. On top of that, 66 percent of Americans felt like the lack of retirement funds was their biggest financial worry, according to a June Gallup poll. Now that December is coming to a close, and we're ready for a fresh, financially optimistic New Year, we want to know: Read more
The obesity rate may be steadily increasing over the years, but it seems that most Americans don't care. In fact, what we think of as our "ideal weight" has also increased over the past 20 years, reflecting a rising acceptance of being heavier. A new Gallup poll of over 1,000 adults found that the average American weighs about 20 pounds more than the average American did 20 years ago. Back in Read more
