What Did Gen Z Learn From Their Parents About Wellness?
Some learned more traditional approaches to wellness versus alternatives methods.
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More than two-thirds of Americans share their parents’ approach to wellness, new research suggests.
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that when they were growing up, their parents used traditional approaches (39%), more so than alternative ones (13%).
These remedies weren’t just decided overnight, as most respondents (55%) say their parents got their approach to wellness from their own parents.
Sixty-one percent believe that their family set a good example of health and wellness when they were growing up.
Today, 52% tend to prefer a mix of both traditional, like taking medicine or going to the doctor, and alternative remedies, like eating certain foods, respondents were much more divided when asked to choose one over the other.
Three in five (63%) are likely to opt for traditional approaches such as getting plenty of sleep (63%) or over-the-counter medications (56%). Others increase their vitamin C intake (49%) and take supplements (35%).
On the other hand, 37% tend to prefer alternative remedies such as honey (62%) or lemon (62%).
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of KAL Vitamins, the survey aimed to uncover how Americans approach their health.
Interestingly, almost one in five (16%) think modern medicine is untrustworthy.
This may be why the average respondent will ensure nearly four days (3.7) of symptoms before going to the doctor.
However, those who prefer traditional approaches will suffer for only two days (2.3) before taking over-the-counter medications, whereas those who prefer non-traditional remedies will wait three whole days.
But that doesn’t mean Americans aren’t taking matters into their own hands. Growing up, proactive approaches like drinking water (54%), eating healthy foods (48%), going to their doctor for physicals and wellness exams (45%) and taking vitamins and supplements (42%) were top of mind.
In fact, 52% say they take a proactive approach to their health today rather than a reactive one (20%).
Originally published by Talker News