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U.S. Physicians Set Good Health Example
U.S. physicians have better health and health habits than nurses and other adult workers -- but are on par with other highly educated Americans. Physicians are less likely to smoke and be obese than other workers and are more likely to exercise.
U.S. Consumer Spending Climbs Close to a Four-Year High
Americans' self-reported daily spending rose to an average of $77 in August, up from $73 in July, and the best August spending level recorded since 2008. It is also the highest average monthly spending since December 2008.
UK, Germany Life Ratings Relatively Stable as Europe Hurts
Germans and Britons are rating their lives relatively the same in 2012 as they did in 2011, even as both nations grapple with the worsening debt crisis in Europe. Germans consistently rate their lives worse than Britons do.
Republicans Have Greater Access to Basic Necessities
Democrats and independents struggle more than Republicans do with access to basic necessities. Republicans are more likely to have health insurance, visit the dentist regularly, and have enough money for food, medicine, and shelter.
In U.S., Exercise Has Bigger Emotional Payoff for Low-Income
Low-income Americans experience bigger emotional gains from exercising frequently and eating produce regularly than do those with higher incomes.
Married Voters Strongly Back Romney
Married registered voters favor Republican Mitt Romney over Democrat Barack Obama, 54% to 39%. A Gallup analysis finds that marital status remains a strong predictor of ballot preference even after controlling for a number of variables.
Democratic Convention Rated Slightly Better Than GOP Convention
Americans' reactions to the Democratic Convention were slightly more positive than they were to the Republican Convention. Bill Clinton's keynote address received much higher marks than Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech.
Hawaii, Utah, South Dakota Lead in "Thriving"
Residents of Hawaii, Utah, and South Dakota were the most likely to be "thriving" in the first half of 2012, while residents of West Virginia and Maine were the least likely.
In U.S., Half of Women Prefer a Job Outside the Home
Half of all women in the U.S., 51%, say that if free to do either, they would rather have a job outside the home than "stay at home and take care of the house and family," similar to the rate seen since 2007. This contrasts with 76% of men.
Londoners Less Likely to Exercise than Rest of UK, Berliners
London residents are less likely to exercise frequently than are other Britons as well as residents of Berlin and Germany in general. Women and young and middle-aged London residents lag the most in frequent exercise.