Study reveals how many days each month average person is tired, has headache or sore tummy
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But have you ever wondered how you stack up in this regard compared to the next person? A new survey has those answers.
The survey, conducted by Talker Research for Doctor’s Best, has revealed that only 28% of Americans feel completely healthy, with the remaining 72% living in chronic discomfort.
Grim, we know.
Respondents said they feel tired 12.9 days, experience mood changes 10.1 days, suffer from tummy issues 9.8 days and deal with headaches 7.5 days per month, the New York Post reported.
The study also found that the average American only feels truly healthy for 19 days out of the month, meaning nearly two weeks are spent dealing with fatigue, headaches or digestive issues.
About 65% of Americans said their health issues make it more difficult to function optimally at their job, while 40% report they make it harder to exercise, potentially creating a negative cycle of well-being.
Another 15% said these issues steal their ability to enjoy quality time with family while 32% of men said they’ve had trouble performing sexually as a result.
Gut issues appear to have the most significant impact on the personal lives of Americans. One in three Americans regularly deal with stomach problems, with almost half (48%) confessed these tummy troubles make them more reluctant to have sex.
“When your gut is unbalanced, everything else begins to suffer: work, sleep, intimacy and even the simple joy of being with family,” Katie Lucas, CMO of Doctor’s Best, said in a news release.
“We often try to convince ourselves that health is a private issue, but the statistics show otherwise. When we don’t feel well, it affects every aspect of our lives. Healing the gut isn’t just about improving digestion; it’s about reclaiming the parts of life we’re gradually losing.”
Gen Z is the generation most likely to suffer from upset stomach, the study said.
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