For many American families, TV time is all the time. With an average of 2.24 television sets in each U.S. household, it’s a common occurrence for a screen to be flickering all day like the candles of yesteryear. But for families with young children and toddlers, researchers are saying...
Read MoreAmericans spend at least two hours on their mobile devices, and according to the Pew Research Center, about 67% of them find themselves checking for messages even when their phone didn’t ring or vibrate; 44% have slept with their phone beside their bed at night, just in case they...
Read MoreMore than 50 years since strumming their first note, the Rolling Stones are still pushing the envelope. Now, even in the midst of dealing with potential strikes and and continuous criticisms of its service, the London Underground has found time to ban a poster advertising the British band’s upcoming...
Read MoreAt a recent campaign event, hopeful Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley let it slip that he and his family have racked up an unfathomable $339,000 in student loan debt after putting his two daughters through college. The statement, made on Wednesday, July 8, is the type of anecdote that...
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The problem of homelessness in the United States is one that seems almost shameful for a developed country. Yet one organization has come up with a way to solve the problem that is novel in its simplicity. The Los Angeles-based Weingart Center has determined that it costs around $35,000...
Read MoreGuidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new clinical report propose that parents and pediatricians work together to improve children’s diets and activity levels at home, in order to help curb childhood obesity rates. “I think the good that can be done in terms of prevention and early intervention...
Read MoreJune is typically the most popular month for weddings to take place, with about 15% of couples choosing to tie the knot during this month. It’s no wonder that so many couples are willing to pay a little more, and choose a style more on the eclectic and bizarre...
Read MoreIt’s official: marriage equality is the law of the land in the United States. On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold same-sex marriages performed in the U.S. — and by extension has now made such unions legal in all 50 states. Washington, D.C., and 37...
Read MoreFor many American adults, drinking alcoholic beverages can be a way to enjoy oneself during special occasions and celebrations. In fact, more than 130 million individuals in the U.S. consumed alcohol on a regular basis throughout 2014. However, failing to enjoy these drinks in moderation can easily lead to...
Read MoreRetail therapy helps Americans deal with their stress and anxiety, and now Google is making it even easier for people to treat themselves, in every sense of the word. According to a 2013 survey by the Huffington Post, nearly one in three stressed Americans — which is about 91%...
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