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How many days a month do you feel completely healthy? That’s what a new survey asked 2-thousand U.S. adults and it turns out, the average American only feels “fully healthy” 19 days out of the month.
The poll gives us a checkup on Americans’ daily wellness that reveals:
- Nearly three-quarters (72%) admitted they were in moderate or poor health at the time they were surveyed, with just 28% reporting they felt totally healthy.
- Fatigue is the most common condition people struggle with regularly that keeps them from feeling in top health, as they deal with it around 13 days a month.
- Digestive issues are number two (10 days a month), followed by mood changes (10 days) and headaches (8 days).
- Half (51%) of respondents live with recurring health issues that have continued for six months or longer.
- Gut issues are a common complaint, with about a third of those surveyed saying they now consider themselves someone with “gut issues.”
- This includes 30% who regularly deal with bloating, indigestion and constipation.
- Almost two-thirds (65%) of all respondents feel like their less-than-ideal health affects their performance at work, and more than 40% share that it limits their ability to exercise.
- For 15%, not feeling well has also kept them from fully being able to enjoy family time.
- Even worse? Nearly half (48%) of those with constant gut issues say it’s made them avoid sex.
- Gut issues are also becoming more common in younger people, now Gen Z is the largest group suffering from them.
Source: Talker