In U.S., Obesity Peaks in Middle Age

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Americans aged 45 to 64 are more likely to be obese than those in other age groups. Obesity rates generally increase as Americans get older before dropping off among seniors. This pattern is present among white, black, and Hispanic Americans alike, with middle-aged blacks the most likely to be obese.More...

Adult Smoking Ranges From 13% to 31% Across U.S. States

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Smoking rates by state vary widely, with smoking twice as prevalent in some states as in others. States with the most highly educated residents tend to have the lowest smoking rates and vice versa. Smoking is also lower in states with higher cigarette taxes and broader smoking bans.More...

Deployment Taking Greatest Toll on Young Service Members

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMT

The youngest Americans who've been deployed to foreign wars are more likely than older active duty service members to say they've been diagnosed with depression and to report experiencing daily pain. Eight in 10 or more in both age groups have been previously deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan.More...

Wellbeing Lower Among Workers With Long Commutes

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:45:00 GMT

American workers with long commutes have lower overall wellbeing and are more likely to report a range of physical and emotional health problems, including back and neck pain, high cholesterol, worry, and fatigue. Obesity is also more common among those with lengthy trips to work.More...

Americans' Wellbeing Loses Momentum in July

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Fewer Americans rated their lives positively in July than did so in any other month so far this year, resulting in the Gallup-Healthways Life Evaluation Index score dropping to 49.6, after reaching a high of 50.8 in June.More...

Gallup and Healthways Release July 2010 U.S. Well-Being Report

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:22:00 GMT

Well-Being levels in the U.S. after swelling in early summer. More...

America Maintains Well-Being in June with Record High Life Evaluation

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:22:00 GMT

The Overall Well-Being Index Composite Score remained high in June after reaching its all time-high in May. More...

Two New Studies Reveal Well-Being Over A Lifetime And The Well-Being Challenges Faced By Caregivers

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:22:00 GMT

Director of MIT AgeLab and an Author of Both Articles, Joseph Coughlin, Dubs Data a "Wake Up Call" to Boomers, Business Leaders and Policy Makers More...

Estimating the Impact of Caregiving and Employment on Well-Being

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:22:00 GMT

Study demonstrates the impact that caregiving and employment have on well-being on a national level. More...

Facets of Well-Being Across the Age Spectrum in the American Population

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:22:00 GMT

Study indicates that programs aimed at improving well-being should be individualized because the factors that enhance or detract from well-being vary over the course of a lifetime. More...