Key findings of the "Vitality in America" report:

U.S. adults across generations feel stressed, but optimism is increasing.

Adults are most stressed about their finances (40%), followed by their housing conditions (25%), work (25%), family or social relationships (25%), and health (24%).

Healthy habits and health engagement are linked to higher vitality.

The 18% of adults with high vitality are more likely to report excellent or very good overall physical health than those with low vitality. A significant majority (92%) report getting at least five hours of sleep per day, and 77% report feeling well-rested always or often. Additionally, more than half (55%) of high-vitality people with health insurance use their medical benefits often or sometimes, compared to 36% for low-vitality people.

Support systems can help adults managing chronic conditions be more resilient.

Adults diagnosed with cancer who report high levels of vitality are more likely to visit their doctor for an annual physical (89% for high-vitality adults with cancer vs. 69% for low vitality adults with cancer).

Mental health is foundational to vitality.

Adults with strong mental health are 10 times more likely to have high vitality than those with fair or poor mental health.

Helping workers improve their vitality yields results.

Workers who report being satisfied with their jobs have higher vitality scores (73.9 out of 100) than those who are dissatisfied with their jobs (55.7).

Gen Z adults continue to report the lowest levels of vitality.

More than one-third (35%) of Gen Z adults – and women, in particular — rate their mental health as poor, and 53% cite mental health as the most important health problem facing their generation.

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