The Emotional Cost of Underemployment

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Underemployed Americans are significantly more likely to be "struggling" and are about twice as likely to experience sadness and anger than those who are employed.More...

Good Health Habits the Norm in Slimmest U.S. Metro Areas

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The 10 least obese metro areas in the U.S. average an obesity rate of 18.7%. Residents in these metro areas have some of the best exercise and eating habits in the nation and are among the least likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes.More...

What America's Most Obese Metro Areas Have in Common

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:45:00 GMT

At least one out of every three residents in America's 10 most obese metros areas are obese, amounting to an average obesity rate across these 10 areas that is approximately seven percentage points higher than the national average of 26.5%.More...

Income Trumps Health Status in Young Adults' Coverage

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:00:00 GMT

About three-quarters of U.S. adults aged 18 to 29 have health insurance (72%), according to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data from 2009. Those in good health (75%) are more likely to have insurance than those who have health issues (60%), but income appears to matter more than health status.More...

Health Insurance Coverage Varies Widely by Age and Income

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data from 2009 reveal that health insurance coverage is generally lowest in Americans' mid-twenties, and much lower among those with low incomes than those with higher incomes.More...

The New York Times: Families Struggle to Afford Food, Survey Finds

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:22:00 GMT

More than 38 million Americans — one in eight — now receive food stamps, a record high. More...

The Tennessean: Nashville leaders want to promote healthy living in low-ranking TN

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:22:00 GMT

Nashville has to find its trigger point if it wants to become a "Blue Zone," a place where people live longer, healthier lives. More...

Healthways acquires HealthHonors to advance sustained engagement in healthy behaviors

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:22:00 GMT

Healthways acquires HealthHonors to advance sustained engagement in healthy behaviors. More...

Gallup and Healthways Release September U.S. Well-Being Report

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:22:00 GMT

American satisfaction and optimism reach an all-time high in September 2009. More...

Wall Street Journal: Plumbing for Joy? Be Your Own Boss

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:22:00 GMT

In the broadest, most-comprehensive survey yet of how occupation affects happiness, business owners outrank 10 other occupational groups in overall well-being. More...