A third of couples say their partner is a babysitter when they are sick.
That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, which included 951 who live with a partner.
Those who live with a partner also describe them as stubborn (25%) and dramatic (23%) when they are ill – while 22% said their partner refuses to admit they are ill.
Despite refusing to admit when they’re feeling under the weather, the results found that overall, Americans surveyed feel 100% fit and healthy for just 16 days of the average winter month.
Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Zipfizz, the survey looked to look at the common ailments that drag us down in the colder months.
The number one telltale sign cited by participants was lack of energy (58%), followed by the most common symptoms of cough (42%), sore throat (40%) and congestion (38%).
Respondents also mentioned other less obvious symptoms, such as confusing the day of the week (29%), quarreling with loved ones (21%) and placing objects in unusual places (14%), such as accidentally placing keys in the refrigerator. .
The survey also found that the average person experiences “suspicion of illness” for two days before succumbing to illness.
And we don’t always suffer in silence – someone who is sick is likely to mention it twice a day until they feel better. Although there is sometimes a tendency to assume a difference between men and women, the results showed that both complain of illness in the same way.
“Winter is a difficult and often busy time of year, so feeling out of shape can really get in the way,” said Marcela Kanalos, a spokeswoman for Zipfizz. “The results show that many people are feeling less than their best for half the season and this affects our mood, energy and overall enjoyment of life.”
Respondents say their typical response when they think they are getting sick is to rest (61%), stay hydrated (58%) and take medication (46%).
Respondents also said that a cold puts them out of commission for an average of three days.
Of the proactive measures respondents said they take every day to avoid getting sick, staying hydrated was the most popular (80%), followed by taking vitamins and supplements (77%) and rest (75%).
“Taking small steps before you feel sick so you can feel good from a health perspective can make all the difference,” Kanalos explained. Simply staying on top of your hydration can make or break your winter season.”
12 OF THE MOST EXTREME THINGS AMERICANS HAVE DONE WHEN THEY ARE SICK
- Put the shoes in the refrigerator
- He does not remember their name
- Forget making coffee
- Wear two different heels, of the same color, in a hurry
- Forget picking up the child from school
- Driven with pizza on the roof of a car
- Leave groceries on the bus
- Forget why they left home
- Go to work on a day off
- Forget an important doctor’s appointment
- Forget your ID wallet/purse at home
- He accidentally threw the phone in the trash
Survey methodology:
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans; the survey was commissioned by Zipfizz and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between December. 5 – 9, 2024.
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