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2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Nearly a third of Americans have traveled somewhere just for the food, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 22% have crossed state lines to get their hands on a certain food or snack, while another 10% have gone as far as another country to satisfy their cravings. An additional 34% admit that although they haven’t yet hopped in a car or on a plane for a taste of their favorite treat, they have considered it and would do so if given the opportunity.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

A quarter of U.S. adults give the nation’s physical health a failing grade, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 health and wellness consumers explored perspectives on the country’s overall health, finding that a similar percentage graded mental health nationwide just as poorly (25%). Nine in 10 respondents revealed that they’re just as guilty, admitting that they have “bad” health habits (88%).

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Nine in 10 dog owners claim their dog's health is “just as” or “even more” important than their own. A new poll of 1,900 U.S. dog owners found 52% claimed their dog's health is just as important as their own health, while another 41% said their dog’s health is even more important than their own. Half of owners' dedication stretches so far, they'd even clone their dog if it was possible, and 10% said there's “no limit” to what they'd pay.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Six in 10 parents are throwing their own parents’ rulebooks out the window, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 0 to 6 revealed that today’s moms and dads are doing things in a more modern way. While their own parents focused mostly on education and academics (57%), physical activity (48%) and communication skills (41%) while growing up, parenting priorities differ today.

2 weeks ago | wealthofgeeks.com | Michael Dinich |Raúl Tiki Toledo

Half of Gen Z Americans consider themselves mom and dad — to their pet, according to new research. Older generations don’t. From a companion to their literal child, different generations approach pet parenthood in different ways. A survey of 2,000 employed cat and dog owners split evenly by generation found that while their methods vary, the one thing they can agree on is that pets make their lives better (98%).