'Check engine' light for health

A new survey reveals that three in four Americans wish they had a "check engine" light for their health. This means that many people feel that life would be easier if they had some kind of indicator for when their body needs attention. The poll conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by vitafusion Adult Gummy Vitamin Brand surveyed 2,000 general population Americans. Three in five respondents said they struggle to recognize when their body is trying to tell them to pay attention to their health.

If a "check engine" light for health existed, respondents said they would mostly use it to notify when it's time to drink a glass of water, take vitamins, or take a nap. The survey also asked respondents if they were setting goals for 2023, and six in ten stated they have a New Year's goal in mind. It's no surprise that the top resolutions for the year were to exercise more, spend more time with loved ones, and focus on their career.

The survey also asked respondents to examine different components of their daily health and how it relates to their daily routines. Two in three have some kind of daily routine, but 26% feel like they forget a step in their routine at least a few times per week. A quarter of them forget something every day.

On a daily basis, 32% examine how much water they've consumed, 28% examine their daily diet and 28% check how much sleep they got the night before. Two out of five respondents said they also feel tired between 4 and 6 hours out of the day, and 47% haven't had a meal mainly consisting of fruits or vegetables in three or more days.

The survey also found that one in four people claimed to be on top of their daily vitamins, minerals, and supplements, especially when they are used for general wellness, immune support, sleep, and digestion. The top 10 things Americans do on their breaks are drinking water, eating, watching TV, napping, stretching, meditating, taking vitamins, journaling, playing games, and checking their social media accounts.

Bruce Tetreault, Senior Director of Marketing at vitafusion, said, "People often underestimate the power of taking a moment to examine their health." In conclusion, it's important to examine our daily health and how to better our overall well-being. In 2023, let's all do a better job of making our health and wellness a top priority. Thank you for listening to today's podcast.