Heavy? Your neighborhood may be to blame
July 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
America’s obesity problem has a direct connection to the neighborhoods we occupy — and those of us fortunate enough to live in compact, walkable neighborhoods are reaping the health benefits. (MSNBC — Steve Mitchell)
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