Taking time off should be simple, but for many Americans, it rarely feels that way. There’s always another deadline, another expense, or another reason to put off the break a little longer. This infographic looks at vacation habits around the world, burnout across generations, access to paid vacation in the U.S., and state-by-state sleep data to see how those pressures add up.
Which U.S. cities are still affordable for young people just starting out? Rove Lab analyzed wages, rent, and job growth across 100 metros to find the top 30. Arkansas has the most affordable metro area, with Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers standing out as a promising destination for young people.
This infographic from the team at Ooma explores how the modern “attention economy” consumes our daily time by analyzing where our focus is directed amidst constant digital stimulation. It breaks down how different screen activities and social media platforms compete for our limited attention.
A new study from Tawkify reveals that the places in the United States most open to big dating age gaps aren’t the coastal states or big-city hubs, but small-population states like Wyoming, Alaska, and the Dakotas. A thinner local dating pool seems to nudge singles to widen their dating age range. A smaller population forces more flexibility.
New research from Ooma shows the risks of loneliness in seniors, the warning signs, and the power of a simple phone call to reduce depression. The data is a sobering reminder of the cost of distancing ourselves from our older loved ones as 1 in 3 adults who are 50 or older report feeling isolated.
Rove Lab’s new infographic is a treasure trove of quirky regional facts. They analyzed data to identify where Americans spend the most time at home and presented the results in a map. Their results are based on time-use data and remote-work statistics that rank states. Their work turns everyday routines into something you can geographically observe.
An article from Ooma outlines 30 safety tips to help older adults maintain independence and minimize risks at home and online. They begin with cybersecurity essentials, like strong, unique passwords, password managers, secure Wi-Fi, and multi-factor authentication. These can all help defend seniors against a growing world of digital threats.
Bullying is a rampant problem in the United States. We can see that clearly in a new study from the team at PA Requirements. They used data from the National Survey of Children’s Health to create a map of percentages of children who have been bullied and children who have perpetrated bullying.
This new study from NapLab offers us a statistical examination of the most popular sex positions based on their survey responses. The team transformed the results into a unique blend of data visualization, sexual wellness information, and an examination of preferences across different demographics.
Health and senior care expenses are perhaps the largest contributor to retirement costs and one of the most significant factors the team at Ooma considered when creating their scoring system, which ranks the states that are most expensive to retire in. Mississippi had the most affordable assisted living costs at $54,943 annually, compared to Hawaii’s high cost of $139,807 annually.
