What cities are the most healthy?

A new report on the health and fitness level of 50 major metropolitan areas puts Baltimore-Towson in the top 20.

Is your commute hurting your health?

Long commutes to work may be hazardous to your health. Longer daily drives are associated with decreased fitness and increased weight, a recent study from Washington University suggests.

U.S. Preventive Medicine® Health & Fitness App to Integrate with Withings WiFi Body Scale

“Macaw™” The Ultimate Health Hub, enabled by Qualcomm Life, Inc.Jacksonville, FL and Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc., the leader in preventive medicine, today announced that Macaw™ from The Prevention Plan™, its mobile health and fitness app, is now integrated with the Withings WiFi Body Scale. This convergence of technology will provide users with a revolutionary ...

American Fitness Index 2012: The Nation's Healthiest Cities

When evaluating a potential residential location, most people look at the number of great restaurants, access to nature, quality of schools or ease of transportation. But what about a city's healthfulness?

Fitness in Middle Age Lowers Medical Costs Later: Study

THURSDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Subsidizing exercise and fitness-related lifestyles in middle age could significantly reduce the ballooning cost of health care in later years, a new study of more than 20,000 people suggests.