America's Unhealthiest Cities
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton is a metropolitan in North Carolina with a population of 365,364. 49% of the individuals in this metro exercised frequently and 32.1% were obese. According to Harvard University, regular exercise can help protect from cancer and help with depression and anxiety.
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July 1, 2014