Jun 03, 2020 … VANCOUVER, Wash. — If you have a beloved cat, dog, or other pet, chances are you’ve been seeing a whole lot more of them over the past few months. We’ve all been spending more time at home because of COVID-19, and a new survey of 1,000 dog and cat owners finds that quarantining together has brought…
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Path To Normalcy: Cambridge Study Suggests Rolling ’50/30′ Day Lockdown Schedule
May 21, 2020 … CAMBRIDGE, England — As the days pass, the world is growing more and more impatient. Lockdowns, quarantines, and business closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are making life stressful for just about everyone, but it’s impossible to say when it will be completely safe to return to normalcy. Numerous potential solutions have already been…
Lockdown loneliness: COVID-19 quarantine has quarter of adults feeling like they have no friends
Jul 01, 2020 … Disheartening survey reveals nearly four in ten people experience days without talking to a single person. LONDON — It’s well documented that loneliness is on the rise in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic only adds to the problem, leaving many across the globe struggling mentally. Perhaps no better proof is a recent survey of 2,000 British adults, which…
Quarantine Survey: 3 In 5 Adults Plan On Self-Improving During Coronavirus Lockdown
Apr 06, 2020 … LONDON — The sudden and mandatory lockdown we all find ourselves stuck in right now is frustrating, to say the least, but it also represents an opportunity to catch up on long abandoned goals, ideas or hobbies. A recent survey asked 2,000 British residents about their quarantine plans, and according to the results there may be…
Lockdown Life: Exhausted Parents Don’t Get Minute To Relax Until Nearly 9 P.M., Survey Finds
May 04, 2020 … LONDON — What time do you relax and unwind each day? Most adults are able to kick their feet back around five or six in the afternoon, but a new survey finds that parents have essentially lost all of their R&R time thanks to COVID-19. On average, exhausted moms and dads can’t relax these days until…
Silver Lining: 2 In 5 Adults Have ‘Changed For The Better’ Thanks To Lockdown
May 23, 2020 … LONDON — Many people have been using their extra time during the coronavirus lockdown wisely and have adopted new habits to keep themselves busy. In fact, a recent survey of 2,000 British adults reveals that 43% of people feel they’ve “changed their ways for the better” as a result of all the time inside these…
Study: States slow to issue lockdown orders had higher COVID-19 death rates
Jul 17, 2020 … PHILADELPHIA — When COVID-19 first emerged as a national crisis in March, numerous state and local governments put stay-at-home or lockdown orders in place. Conversely, many others held off on mandating that locals stay home. Now, a new study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania finds states that were slow to…
Loneliness From Months Of Lockdown May Have Lasting Impact On Children’s Mental Health
Jun 01, 2020 … BATH, England — As the summer months begin, many parents are left wondering if they will be able to send their children to camp or if they’ll continue to spend the year in lockdown. With children already missing out on their last few months of the school year, many — if not most — are…
Study: How Hong Kong Managed To Contain COVID-19 Epidemic Without Total Lockdown
May 26, 2020 … HONG KONG — As health officials ponder the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, some areas are still in lockdown from the first one. Many are now asking if there is a better way to keep society moving while battling the coronavirus. One study claims there is — and it’s already worked in…
Quarantine Quality Time: 4 In 5 Parents Say Coronavirus Lockdown Has Brought Family Closer Together
Apr 21, 2020 … Survey of British parents reveals six in ten say they’re happier with their spouse or partner than ever before. Quarter of respondents say the time together has improved their sex life! LONDON — It’s quite understandable if family relationships are under a lot of strain while everyone is stuck at home together during the coronavirus…
Home gyms needed! Many Americans admit to double-digit weight gain under lockdown
Jul 08, 2020 … NEW YORK — Goodbye summer beach body, hello post COVID-19 body. According to a recent survey of 2,000 adults, 63% of Americans have given up all hope of getting in shape this summer. Instead, they’re now opting to focus their fitness efforts on building a “post-quarantine” body. The research, commissioned by Nutrisystem, asked respondents how the…
Coronavirus lockdown leads to less air pollution, more clean energy
Jul 19, 2020 … NUREMBERG, Germany — Shortly after the coronavirus lockdown began, people around the world started sharing pictures of an amazing phenomenon taking place — major cities were suddenly clear of air pollution and smog. It turns out cities aren’t just cleaner, they’re gathering more power during the pandemic. A team of scientists in Germany report that…
Survey: 30% Of Americans Have Raided Retirement Savings During Coronavirus Lockdown
May 16, 2020 … CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The coronavirus lockdown has caused an economic crisis that’s taking a toll on many Americans. Not only are their wallets getting thinner but a new survey shows that three in ten Americans have dipped into their retirement savings to help cover their expenses. MagnifyMoney commissioned a survey of 1,239 Americans who…
Not Now: Study Disproves Theory That Coronavirus Lockdown Will Lead To Baby Boom
May 11, 2020 … FLORENCE, Italy — It turns out a global pandemic and recession isn’t much of an aphrodisiac or incentive to start a family. Many have speculated that couples being stuck at home all day will lead to an influx of new births over the coming year, but a new study has largely disproven that notion. Researchers from…
Study Suggests An ‘Odds & Evens’ Approach To Relaxing Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
May 07, 2020 … BRISBANE, Australia — Your house number may become a whole lot more important in the coming weeks. That’s because, according to a new study, it could be your key to the outside world as society begins reopening from the coronavirus quarantine. What’s the best way to ease lockdown and social distancing restrictions while still ensuring everyone’s…
Lockdown Lethargy: 1 In 4 Says Quality Of Sleep During Coronavirus Outbreak Has Never Been Worse
Apr 29, 2020 … New survey finds 48% of adults are kept awake at night from worrying about the coronavirus. Only 18% of respondents feel “refreshed” when they wake up each morning. Four in ten parents say their children are waking up later than they used to. LONDON — Adults may be sleeping a bit longer due to the lockdown…
Lockdown lovin’: Nearly third of Americans have broken self-quarantine for bedroom romp
Jul 16, 2020 … NEW YORK — Spending time with others can be a risky proposition during the coronavirus pandemic. While some cities are urging people to only break quarantine for essential chores, a new survey has finds many are bending the rules for sex. A poll, commissioned by MysteryVibe, finds three in 10 people admit they’ve broken their…
Coronavirus Slumber: Nearly 9 In 10 Adults Experiencing Strange Dreams During Lockdown
May 29, 2020 … UNDATED — If you’ve been waking up each morning lately and remembering some abnormal dreams from the night before, you’re far from alone. A survey of 1,000 American adults reveals that 87% of people have been experiencing unusual dreams since the pandemic began. The survey of 1,000 adults, commissioned by SleepStandards, found that in addition to…
Retail Therapy: Impulse Shopping Helping Americans Endure Coronavirus Lockdown
May 12, 2020 … NEW YORK — Everyone has a go-to coping mechanism, and according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, many are relying on impulse purchases to make it through this pandemic. In January 2020, the average U.S. citizen was spending $155.03 per month on impulse shopping. By the end of April, though, that average had increased by…
Lifetime Lockdown? 40% Of Americans Will Avoid Public Spaces Long After Coronavirus Pandemic Ends
May 01, 2020 … New survey reveals 16% of Americans aren’t sure they’ll ever be comfortable going out in public again. Nearly six in 10 adults say they’re more concerned about their friends’ and family’s hygiene moving forward. One in four workers will leave their current job if their employer doesn’t invest in stronger cleaning practices. TROY, N.Y. — Here’s…
Alarming Study Shows COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Worsened Childhood Obesity
Jun 04, 2020 … New research shows obese or overweight are children eating an extra meal and more junk food daily. Participants are also sleeping longer and spending up to five more hours staring at screens. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Children who were already obese or overweight before the emergence of COVID-19 have likely seen their physical condition worsen over the…