Q: Travel can be stressful and 70% said this aspect of travel stresses them. What is it? A: Packing If you struggle to pack a suitcase or find it the most stressful part of any trip you're not alone.In a new study examining Americans travel and packing habits, 65 percent admit to having real difficulty when it comes ...

Q: With over 24,000 of these around the world, the USA has the most and Canada still has over 700 today. What are they? A: Lighthouses 24,500 in the world US had at one time 1500, now close to 700 still working Michigan alone has 150 Canada has 750 and 51 of them are still staffed. Some have been sold or transferred...

Q: Sales of these products have decreased dramatically since the end of Pandemic. What are they? A: Beer and wine. Beer sales at lowest level since 1949. Wine sales down for 2nd year. Cider/cooler sales up but only 0.6% compared to previous increases of 13% annually. By volume, beer sales declined to 65.1 litres of ...

Q: 80% said their lives, including health and mood, relationships and work quality improves when they do this. What is it? A: Stay hydrated. ...people who are hydrated on a regular basis are more receptive to constructive criticism compared to those who are dehydrated (33% vs. 22%). ... also more likely to help a co-wo...

Q: A full third of us do this at work on a weekly basis. What is it? A: Nap. Occasionally falling asleep at work is par for the course, according to a new survey by sleep wellness company Sleep Doctor, with 46% of respondents saying they nap during the workday at least a few times a year. What's more, 33% reported d...

Q: 1 in 10 Canadian households has at least one person who takes part in this activity. The number of younger Canadians doing this is growing rapidly. What is it? A: Playing Pickleball 11% of Canadian households now report at least one household member plays pickleball at least once per month. By extrapolating the d...

Q: A psychological study found that those of us who do this regularly either alone or with others say it improves their mental health and well being. What is it? A: Watch game shows. Playing along gives them a sense of engagement and interaction. The Journal of Psychological Rehabilitation and Mental Health conducte...

Q: A recent study has shown that doing this can boost mental health and enhance general wellbeing. What is it? A: Watching sports. The more popular the sport the greater the effect. Beyond simply providing entertainment and relaxation, watching sports fosters community and belonging, which benefits both individuals ...

Q: When it comes to travel in 2024, more people are thinking about doing this. What is it? A: All inclusive. Chalk it up to a post-pandemic shift in the consumer mindset, driven by sky-high travel demand coupled with major decision fatigue. "People are really looking for no surprises when it comes to what's inclu...

Q: Positive and optimistic people are less successful when it comes to this. What is it? A: Making financial decisions. It's a stunning turn, seeming how there are a plethora of self-help books available which preach about the power of positive thinking. Prior studies have examined the link between optimism and good h...