Ian Simpson

Mississippi most obese, Colorado slimmest

Corporate America, take note: A new report sheds light on the national obesity epidemics regional trouble spots, as well as areas that are successfully battling bulging waistlines.

By Ian Simpson

August 15

Wellness

Ailing and overweight Americans cost billions in productivity

Full-time U.S. workers who have chronic health troubles or are overweight cost more than $153 billion in lost productivity each year from absenteeism, according to a Gallup-Healthways study released on Monday.

By Ian Simpson

October 18