The Associated Press reports: People will lose weight for money, even a little money, suggests a study that offers another option for employers looking for ways to cut health care costs. The research published in the September issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that cash incentives can be a success even [...]

Given the rising obesity rates, especially among children, it is inspiring to see their participation in the Children’s Run event of the 30th Annual Philadelphia Distance Run; children ran 1/4 to 1 mile, depending upon their age group. More than 14,000 adults of all ages and fitness levels, were also participants of the Philadelphia Distance [...]