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Americans, on average, say their ideal weight is 162 pounds, the highest to date in Gallup trends going back to 1990. The increase in reported ideal weight tracks the increase in Americans' reported actual weight over the same time.

Unemployed Britons are 15 percentage points more likely than full-time U.K. workers to have ever been diagnosed with depression. The gap in depression rates between the unemployed and employed is 13 points in the U.S. and 10 in Germany.

Former CIA Director and retired Gen. David Petraeus' image has taken a hit amid recent scandal, but still more Americans view him favorably (40%) than unfavorably (30%). The majority, though, believes it was necessary he resign.

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index dropped to -15 last week, from -11 the week prior. But, this is still one of the best readings of 2012.

Republicans' ratings of their lives worsened dramatically in November, while Democrats' ratings improved. The deep decline in Republicans' average Life Evaluation Index score was due entirely to their darkening outlook for their future.

As President Obama transitions to a second term, 54% of Americans believe the country will be better off four years from now. This is down considerably from 2008, but compares favorably with the start of other presidential terms.

Americans are most optimistic about the Obama administration's ability to deal with Afghanistan, minorities and the poor, education, and terrorism. They are less positive the administration can tackle immigration, taxes, or the deficit.

Better health is one of the perks of being an entrepreneur in America. Entrepreneurs are less likely than other U.S. workers to report health issues and are more likely to exercise and eat well. But, one in four U.S. entrepreneurs lack health ...

Americans spend an average of seven hours or more using their strengths on most days of the week, but on Sundays, usage of strengths drops to 6.7 hours. Those who report positive emotions, though, use their strengths more every day of the week.

As Americans cast their ballots Tuesday, their outlook on life was slightly better than it was four years ago. Now, more adults are thriving than struggling -- the opposite was true in October 2008. But, life ratings are down recently.