The Laziest City in Every State
Exercise is one of the most effective ways for people to improve their overall health. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of depression, weight gain, and certain chronic diseases, while improving…
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Major Cities With the Most Affordable Housing
As of September, the typical mid-tier home in the U.S. was valued at $308,220, an increase of 18.4% over the past year, according to real estate firm Zillow. The organization further predicts housing values…
This Is How Many People Are Retired in Every State
Millions of Baby Boomers have been retiring each year since the first members of this generational group (born between 1946 and 1964) became eligible for Social Security benefits in 2008. The pace has accelerated…
America’s Most Sleep Deprived States
Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night — and falling short of this…
America’s Towns With the Widest Income Gaps
The United States has some of the highest levels of income and wealth inequality in the world. U.S. Federal Reserve data shows that the wealthiest 10% of Americans control $93.8 trillion, more than double…
Best Winter Destination in Every State
Winter is coming — and that means winter sports are coming, too. But it’s a big country and winter means a whole lot more than skating and skiing. Festivals of all kinds, incredible displays…
25 Cities Best-Positioned for Growth and Recovery
Big cities attract businesses and residents because their large employment bases guarantee plentiful jobs and generally higher wages, and they offer access to entertainment and cultural activities as well. But do those advantages make…
This Is the Worst American City for Beer Lovers
Data about beer consumption in America is usually robust. According to beer news site, Beer Info, U.S. beer consumption by people 21 years or over totals 28.2 gallons per person per year. That is…
After Week 6, What Chance Does Your Team Have to Win the Super Bowl?
Week six of the 2021 NFL season provided fans with some tantalizing matchups, giving some of the league’s top teams huge tests early in the season. The Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens both…
The State Where People Are Getting Rich On Their Homes
Home values have soared over the past year. In many markets, home prices have risen by double digits. The widely followed S&P Case-Shiller real estate index, which measures home prices in major metropolitan areas…
States Getting the Most COVID-19 Vaccines From the Federal Government
It has now been 44 weeks since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine were sent out to states, kicking off the largest vaccination campaign in human history. As of October 17, 494,698,695 doses…
Biggest Hit Singles of 2021 — So Far
The No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 is sought after by emerging and established artists alike, and an appearance in that position indicates that a song is a bona fide big hit. To…
States Where Home Prices Have Recently Gone Up the Most
To give you an idea of how tight the U.S. residential real estate market has become, look at what’s going on in Ketchum, Idaho, about 150 miles west of the state capital of Boise.…
The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring
As the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Prices Index for September, all news headlines read about the same. Inflation has not tapered off, as some economists said it would as the U.S.…
The Least Obese County in Every State
Recent public health crises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic, have overshadowed a longer-standing problem in the United States — obesity. Since the early 1960s, the share of American adults under age…