We live in an age in which videos are a dominant communication medium. This has roots in the emergence of broadcast TV many decades ago, but has surged as a result of advances of digital technology. As a university professor I have made use of videos that convey information on topics related to the psychology of health. These include health-related behavior, stress and emotion, chronic pain, and obesity, among others. Over the years, I have acquired a collection of these.
Gallup has tracked Americans' drinking habits since 1939, and its latest poll finds that Americans' self-reported drinking has dropped to 54%, the lowest percentage in 90 years. The late 1970s saw the highest consumption habits, with 71% of Americans saying that they drank alcohol. In more recent years, the rate dropped from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024, and is now down to 54% in 2025.