Archive for the Category ‘Life’

“Fiber a Hard Pill to Swallow”

“Fiber a Hard Pill to Swallow”

Recent research shows while 30% of consumers say they make it a point to eat naturally fiber-rich foods, most Americans are failing to meet their recommended daily fiber intake.
A survey by Mintel revealed 27% of respondents who think food with added fiber usually has an unpleasant taste. Despite the health benefits, a minority of adults [...]

Social Networks Becoming Social Entertainment?

Social Networks Becoming Social Entertainment?

The Internet is currently second only to TV as a frequent “Source of Entertainment”.
Recent research reveals consumers in UK and US recognize social networking as Entertainment. A study by Edelman (the world’s largest independent PR agency) is showing consumers believe social networks provide a higher value experience compared with other forms of entertainment.
Edelman’s annual Trust [...]

Homeowner Confidence Up Nationwide Except for Western Markets

Homeowner Confidence Up Nationwide Except for Western Markets

Zillion is reporting potentially 5 million ‘Sidelined Sellers’ are likely to put their homes on market with new signs of a market turnaround.
In a recent survey, Zillow.com revealed while the majority of markets continue to decline, homeowners across the country had mixed opinions of the state of their own homes’ values.
The Q1 Homeowner Confidence Survey [...]

Aging Population Projected to Strongly Burden Younger Working Generation

Aging Population Projected to Strongly Burden Younger Working Generation

Census Bureau News is saying in the next 40 years boomers will increase the dependency ratio (the number of people 65 and older to every 100 people of traditional age). They are also reporting the older American population is becoming more diverse.
The ratio is projected to climb rapidly from 22 (per 100 of working age) [...]