“exercise” Charts
Could Growing Older Be the Solution for Weight Issues? »
The number of Americans that worry about their weight "all" or "some" of the time increases into late middle age,…
Trying to Lose Weight? You Aren't Alone »
Since Gallup began tracking the statistic in 1990, the percentage of Americans 'seriously trying' to lose weight has jumped by…
Exercise: Intensity vs. Duration »
Recent research published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that for preventing weight gain, the intensity of the…
How Do You Cope With Stress? »
Stress is a natural part of life. The ways individuals handle stress, however, varies considerably from person to person. When…
Youths Getting Enough Exercise in the U.S. (2008) »
In these three age ranges, males are much more likely than females to get enough exercise to meet government health…
Americans Aren't Getting Enough Exercise »
According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as cited by CBS news, only 1/5th…
The Fittest States in the U.S. (2013) »
The states with the most physically active adults are spread out all over the country. Now our question is: what…
'Fess Up! Lying on Polls and Our Expectations of Others »
After taking a poll on their history of lying and to who they lied to, almost 70% Americans believed that…
What Do Women Admit to Lying About Most? And to Whom? »
American women more often than men admit to lying about their spending with their spouses or significant others (SOs) and…
What Do Men Admit to Lying About Most? And to Whom? »
Men are most likely to admit to lying to their parents about spending and illegal substance use, and to their…
Who Is Trying To Lose Weight in America? »
The demographics most likely trying to lose weight in 2014 are the overweight, nonwhite, and women.
Physical Activity Among American Adults »
According to a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion, to prevent weight gain, the intensity of the…
Top 5 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures »
In 2012, the top cosmetic surgical procedure was breast augmentation, with 330,631 procedures performed.
With Milder Summers, Americans Exercising Less »
Since the beginning of the calendar year, Americans have been exercising less than they did the year before. The change…
Males More Likely to Have Smell Impairment »
The prevalence of smell impairment increases as people age, and males are more likely than females to experience loss of…
Women Need More Sleep Than Men »
The average American woman reported that she needed 7.6 hours of sleep a night, almost half an hour more sleep…
Who makes the bed? »
Married and partnered women are the most likely Americans to make their beds, while single men are the least likely.…
How often do you have a good night's sleep? »
When Americans were asked how often they had a good night's sleep, 76% responded that they were able to have…
Number of Snack Occasions per Day »
A snack occasion is a distinct eating occasion in which at least one food or beverage item is consumed, including…
Asthma Prevalence Increasing »
The percentage of adults in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with asthma has been increasing. In 2010, 9.1% of…
Better Cholesterol Awareness »
The percentage of Americans who have gotten their blood cholesterol checked within the past five years has significantly increased. In…
Arthritis Prevalence Increases with Body Weight »
A higher percentage of obese American adults have arthritis (29.6%) than adults who are a healthy weight (16.9%).
Gay Americans More Likely to Smoke, Exercise »
A new National Health Interview Survey by the Center for Disease Control was the first ever to include sexual orientation.…
