By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Nearly seven in 10 American parents believe talking to their kids about politics is more difficult today than it was for their own parents, according to new research. Eighty percent of the 2,000 parents polled said they are concerned about the current political climate in the U.S., with 44% …

By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American parent dedicates almost a full day’s worth of time to cleaning and housework each month, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents who live with a partner found respondents spend an average of 23 hours and 36 minutes on cleaning and housework per …

By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Food has played a large role in helping Americans cope with isolation and three-quarters of Americans are eating more comfort food than ever before, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their eating habits during their time in self-isolation and how they have used food to connect with …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ PHOTOS These eye-catching images of a smiley face were projected on the East River Bikeway in New York City, to spread an uplifting message of positivity. A smile – especially one which is 25 meters wide – can go a long way to cheering people up, particularly in these times when it …

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than half of American citizens would refuse to wear a face mask in a bar or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And four in 10 wouldn’t consider donning a face covering when shopping, despite being surrounded by other people. A study of 2,000 adults found one third …

By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Four in 10 American women have experienced a health scare that has made them reevaluate their lifestyle, according to new research.  The survey asked 2,000 American women aged 25 to 50 about their health throughout the years and how they’ve adapted their wellness routines. Of the 57% of women surveyed who …

By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC A quarter of Americans plan on taking their first post-coronavirus vacation as early as July and August of this year, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their future travel plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what it would take for them to feel comfortable again. …

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/2OOawu0 Six in 10 Americans only feel comfortable attending virtual parties for the rest of 2020, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found the majority are eschewing in-person events and parties — but there’s always an exception to the rule. While three in 10 have already attended an …

By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: https://bit.ly/38RJGdK Parents are getting in an extra six more hours of quality time with their kids because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Seventy-eight percent say the isolation period has allowed them to get to know their children better, with another 78% saying they’ve used these strange times to bond …

By SWNS Staff // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of Americans worry that life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.  The survey asked 2,000 Americans about how they anticipate the world will be after the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-nine percent of those surveyed said they currently can’t use shared spaces …