By SWNS Staff NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans have met an average of 10 new people online during their time in self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their digital communication habits while they’ve been sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four percent of respondents shared they’ve webcammed with a stranger for …

NEWS COPY Women are spending the equivalent of almost an entire month of the year worrying – and more than half said it is having an impact on their health. A study of 2,000 adults found women spend an average of almost two hours a day feeling worried or stressed, with two thirds of this time spent feeling anxious about …

By Marie Haaland // SWNS NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Seven in 10 worry poor health will limit their life experiences, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 adults in the U.S. split evenly from Gen Z to baby boomers found Gen Z respondents to be the most worried about their health preventing them from experiencing everything …

By Marie Haaland // SWNS NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of women aspire to open their own business, according to new research. A new survey of 9,000 women across 15 countries, including 2,000 women in the U.S., found that globally, the majority (72%) aspire to open their own business — of those, 50% don’t yet have a business …

NEWS COPY British ‘staycation’ parents are preparing for some heated arguments with their partner and kids over getting the temperature right – in the car. Families are busy planning how they are going to spend their leisure time with foreign holidays a no-no for most this summer. And a survey of 2,000 parents by car firm SEAT revealed almost four …

NEWS COPY Three quarters of parents have developed a closer bond with their children because of lockdown. The past three months have seen the mums and dads taking on a multitude of additional roles – with many having to carry on doing their job while also having to become an amateur teacher. As a result, 67 per cent of parents …

NEWS COPY Barbecues have boomed during lockdown with more than half of Brits cooking a meal on their grill outside – and a tenth even braving the rain. A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent have also experienced a ‘socially distanced’ gathering in the garden with friends or family since March. Of those who have hosted or attended …

NEWS COPY Six in 10 adults will refuse to wear a face mask in a pub or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And less than half would consider donning a face covering when shopping, despite being surrounded by other people. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent already feel embarrassed at the thought of wearing a mask …

NEWS COPY Children think dad is a better driver than mum – but believe he goes too fast and suffers the most road rage. A study of 1,000 6-16 year-olds whose parents both drive found 43 per cent named dad as the ‘best’ behind the wheel, while only 29 per cent opted for mum. Reasons for choosing him as the …

By Marie Haaland // SWNS NEWS COPY w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three in 10 Americans are planning a cookout this Fourth of July weekend, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans found 49% of respondents have a traditional cookout day during the summer, and for those respondents, July 4 was revealed to be one of the top choices …