NEWS AND OPINION:
The American Heart Association has some information for us.
“The holidays are more stressful than doing taxes, causing people to overlook their own health during ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ The survey suggests that adults of all ages have trouble prioritizing their mental and physical health at this time of year,” the group experiences.
And sure, they’ve some numbers to think about.
The affiliation has performed a brand new survey, which discovered that 63% of the respondents claimed that the vacation season is extra nerve-wracking and upsetting to them than tax season.
“Balancing work, family, finances and everyday obligations, while trying to fit in festive events that make this time of year special becomes overwhelming and induces chronic stress for many,” the group mentioned.
It presents easy recommendation, like consuming cheap quantities of meals, or taking a brief stroll every day. Getting a few of that elusive “quality sleep” can also be vital.
“Many survey respondents (71%) said that their biggest regret each holiday season is that they did not take time to relax and enjoy themselves. Most survey respondents say it takes them weeks to feel less stressed after the holidays; with moms reporting it takes them a month or more to recover,” the affiliation mentioned.
The survey of 1,000 U.S. adults was performed on-line Nov. 2-Dec. 4 by Wakefield Research.
A NEW YORK REALITY
The U.S. Census Bureau has revealed that New York misplaced extra residents within the final 12 months than any state within the nation.
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik — a New York Republican — has taken discover. For probably the most half, she blames New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for the exodus.
“Far Left Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats have made New York so unlivable that our state leads the nation in population loss with more than 102,000 residents leaving in one year alone. With record crime and cost of living far beyond the national average, New York’s mass exodus is far from over,” Ms. Stefanik mentioned in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway,
“If Far Left Democrats in Albany don’t start putting the safety and prosperity of New Yorkers before their extremist agenda, there will be no more residents left to tax and fund their radical, socialist programs,” she warned.
AN EYE ON JANUARY
Political dynamics will change rapidly when the December holidays have come and gone. But after all. It’s a presidential election 12 months.
Consider that the Iowa presidential caucuses are Jan. 15 — a truth not missed by Republican presidential hopefuls.
Former President Donald Trump will ship remarks to a “Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Rally” in Mason City on Jan. 5, based on his marketing campaign.
GOP hopeful rival Nikki Haley additionally stays in marketing campaign mode.
“With the Iowa caucuses just weeks away, Team Haley is hiring Pat Garrett, a former communications advisor to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. Garrett will join the team and lead the charge on the press and media front in the Hawkeye State,” Mrs. Haley’s marketing campaign mentioned in a press release shared with Inside the Beltway.
Mr. Garrett seems poised for motion.
“I’m thrilled to join Team Haley in this final stretch before the Iowa caucuses. The energy on the ground is real and the momentum is strong,” Mr. Garrett mentioned, additionally in a written assertion.
“Let’s get it done,” he mentioned.
REASON FOR THE SEASON
A pollster has this to say concerning the Christmas season.
“Santa Claus may be coming to town, but for most Americans, Christmas is still about the baby born away in a manger,” advises a Rasmussen Reports nationwide survey launched Thursday.
It revealed that 64% of U.S. adults consider Christmas “should be more about Jesus Christ than about Santa Claus.” That discovering is up from 57% from an similar ballot taken in 2022.
“Only 16% put Santa first, while 21% are undecided,” the pollster mentioned.
The survey of 1,108 U.S. adults was performed on Dec. 14 and Dec. 17-18.
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POLL DU JOUR
• 62% of registered U.S. voters assume 2024 will probably be higher for them personally than 2023.
• 49% of Republicans, 63% of independents and 77% of Democrats agree. 61% of males and 63% of girls additionally agree.
• 20% total say 2024 will probably be worse for them personally.
• 32% of Republicans, 20% of independents and eight% of Democrats agree. 21% of males and 19% of girls additionally agree.
• 8% assume their state of affairs will probably be neither higher nor worse.
• 6% of Republicans, 10% of independents and seven% of Democrats agree. 8% of males and 9% of girls additionally agree.
• 9% don’t know whether or not the 12 months will probably be higher or worse.
• 13% of Republicans, 8% of independents and seven% of Democrats agree. 10% of males and 9% of girls additionally agree.
SOURCE: A Quinnipiac University ballot of 1,647 registered U.S. voters performed Dec. 14-18.
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