scorecardMillennials skip breakfast, Baby Boomers read the paper, and other ways generations differ in their morning routines
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Millennials skip breakfast, Baby Boomers read the paper, and other ways generations differ in their morning routines

Adults aged 64 and under are more likely to lay out their outfits the night before.

Millennials skip breakfast, Baby Boomers read the paper, and other ways generations differ in their morning routines

Of those younger than 65, 85% wake up before 7 a.m. That drops to 68% once folks reach retirement age.

Of those younger than 65, 85% wake up before 7 a.m. That drops to 68% once folks reach retirement age.

The older you are, the more likely you prioritize breakfast. Two-thirds of young adults never or seldom eat breakfast.

The older you are, the more likely you prioritize breakfast. Two-thirds of young adults never or seldom eat breakfast.

Adults across age groups tend not to plan their days. And, at 68%, young adults are particularly unlikely to map out a schedule.

Adults across age groups tend not to plan their days. And, at 68%, young adults are particularly unlikely to map out a schedule.

Almost a third of older adults exercise in the morning, compared to 18% of twenty-somethings and 25% of middle-aged folks.

Almost a third of older adults exercise in the morning, compared to 18% of twenty-somethings and 25% of middle-aged folks.

Retirees are the most likely to begin their days with the news — often via television.

Retirees are the most likely to begin their days with the news — often via television.

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