Green Getaways: Top Spaces to Connect with Nature in Each State
Green Getaways: Top Spaces to Connect with Nature in Each State In a culture defined by constant notifications, packed schedules, and screen-heavy days, many Americans are quietly turning to something far simpler when they need to reset: nearby green space. Whether it’s a beachside lawn, a shaded city square, or a riverfront walking path, these […]
Reset Reality: How New Years Resolutions Impact Mental Health
Study Reveals January’s Self-Improvement Culture Is Quietly Harming Americans’ Mental Health January is supposed to feel like a fresh start. Instead, for millions of Americans, it feels more like a monthly performance review they didn’t ask for. A new survey commissioned by A Mission for Michael explores the mental health impact of New Year self-improvement […]
Silent Nights: Millions Will Spend the Holidays Alone in 2025, Study Finds
Silent Night(s): Millions Will Spend the Holidays Alone in 2025, Study Finds The table below shows how many people are expected to spend Christmas Day alone this year, ranked and weighted by population in each state. Ranking State Population Alone 1 Wisconsin 45,424 2 Tennessee 56,286 3 Louisiana 56,743 4 Minnesota 72,213 5 Maryland 117,768 […]
Exercise Equity: Access & Impact to CA Residents
Exercise Equity: Access & Impact to CA Residents Exercise Equity Exercise isn’t just good for your body — it’s one of the best things you can do for your mind, too. In California, where sunshine and outdoor living come naturally, staying active is almost a way of life. Physical activity releases endorphins and serotonin — […]
Harvest Healing through Comfort Food
Harvest Healing Fall food is more than just comfort—it’s connection. Sharing a meal has long been a way to bring people closer together, and research increasingly shows that gathering around the table can give a meaningful boost to mental health. To explore this link between food and wellbeing, A Mission for Michael asked 3,014 self-described […]
Chronic Loneliness in America
Ageing Alone Loneliness has been shown to take a serious toll on both mental and physical health – and the risk is especially high for older adults who have lost a partner or live on their own. Using County Health Rankings data, paired with their own survey insights, A Mission for Michael were able to […]
Healing Horizons
Modern life is hectic – and for many Americans, anxiety and burnout are daily battles. But sometimes, the best therapy isn’t a prescription – it’s a place.
Greet Streets
In some cities, it’s totally normal to smile or say “hi” to a stranger on the street. In others, that kind of friendliness gets you a weird look. But could something as simple as a greeting help reduce stress and create a kinder society? AMFM ran a survey of 3,011 travelers in order to rank […]
Polar Plunge
As the late winter chill lingers and spring peeks around the corner, many are turning to an invigorating ritual to shake off the seasonal slump: cold-water plunging. Bracing yourself against the icy sting of a lake or ocean, feeling the rush of adrenaline, and emerging with a renewed sense of energy – it’s a practice that’s surged […]
