New analysis suggests the “new year, new me” reset never really showed up for millions of Americans. If you hit February already wiped out, you’re not imagining it. New research suggests a lot of Americans didn’t bounce into 2026 feeling refreshed — they dragged themselves over the line. A new “Exhaustion Index,” created by nutrition…
New analysis shows families in some states are handing over a far bigger share of their paychecks for basic groceries than households in wealthier parts of the country. Grocery prices have been quietly wrecking family budgets for years. Since 2019, the cost of food at home has jumped by nearly 30%, according to USDA estimates….
A new data study compares Goodreads and IMDb scores to see which adaptations lived up to the hype—and which ones readers say fell flat. If you’ve ever finished a buzzy adaptation and thought the book was better, you’re very much not alone. The last year has been packed with page-to-screen projects, from Emerald Fennell’s upcoming…
A new 2026 survey of nearly 2,000 Americans reveals the rom-coms we actually rewatch, from ‘Pretty Woman’ to ‘La La Land.’ Everyone has that rom-com they throw on when they’re sick, heartbroken, or just need something cozy playing in the background. To see which films Americans love the most, film and culture site PixlParade surveyed…
An art therapist says swapping harsh colors could lower your dog’s stress levels and make long workdays at home feel calmer. Anyone who’s ever come home to shredded pillows, clawed doors, or a dog who’s panting and pacing already knows: some pups do not handle alone time gracefully. Most advice for separation anxiety focuses on…
New analysis of engagement-ring and proposal searches reveals where Americans are most likely to pop the question this February, and what kind of ring they’re planning to use. Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being a little extra — extra roses, extra champagne, and, for a lot of couples, extra pressure. It’s also one of…
Retirement in 2026 looks different from what it did even a decade ago. A record wave of Americans is hitting 65 in what researchers have dubbed the “Peak 65” era, averaging more than 11,200 people per day through 2027. At the same time, the goal for a lot of older adults isn’t to “move somewhere…
Most of us have a dream destination list. But one online thread flipped that idea around and asked a very different question: “Which country would you never visit, even if the trip was free?” The answers came in fast and furious. Some people focused on personal safety. Others brought up human rights, women’s rights, LGBTQ+…