Topic: Health
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Longer Commute, Bigger Waistline
Yet more evidence that your drive to work is making you unhealthy.
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Best U.S. Metros for Women's Well-Being
Large U.S. cities offer high quality of life for women, according to the Social Science Research Council.
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Where You Live Could Make Your Kids Fat
A new study suggests that zip codes are as important as genetic code in childhood obesity.
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Charts
The True Cost of Unwalkable Streets
Five charts can explain what the diabetes epidemic has to do with our current urban planning.
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Videos
Video: 2 Minutes To A Healthy City
A video breaks down what cities can do to make their residents fitter.
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Olympic Watch
The PR Disaster of London's Olympic Traffic Lanes
Organizers of the Summer Games are finding it difficult to balance their own needs with that of the host city.
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Living in a Poor Neighborhood Actually Hurts
Why people in low-income areas are more likely to experience chronic pain.
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One Month in Beijing = Smoking 5 Cigarettes
The city's notorious pollution is put into perspective by a local physician.
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Urban Wonk
How To Make a City Healthy
A group outlines eight key pillars of sustainable communities
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Charts
Why Some Cities Are Healthier Than Others
Happiness, form of commute and money all play a role
