HEALTHIEST COMMUNITIES IN THE US

Depending upon the source published or promoted by the media, certain cities in the US rank high as the healthiest places to live. An AARP report lists Ann Arbor, Michigan; Madison, Wisconsin; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Fargo, North Dakota-BRRRR!
Longest life expectancy and most affordable health care: Ames, Iowa; Skinniest-Boulder, Colorado.
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/lifestyle/healthiest_hometowns.html?CMP=KNC-360I-GOOGLE-ATM&HBX_OU=50&HBX_PK=healthiest_city

I'm not planning to move EVER since my family lives in Atlanta. The criteria used in researching cities varies. Southern cities rank high in charm, friendliness, dining, and good weather, but not so high in terms of healthcare access, employment, and education. US News and World Report set up a search tool for Best Places to Live in the US. If you're planning to move . . .

http://www.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/real-estate/articles/2009/06/08/methodology-how-we-chose-the-best-places-to-live.html

Lowest on the scale of healthiest cities based on a report by Centrum Healthiest Cities Study is, GASP, New Orleans! One of my favorite cities achieved the worst scores based on Physical Activity and Lifestyle Pursuits. Somehow, when I'm visiting this city of cuisine and culture, jogging and vegetarian entrees are not high on my list of pursuits.
http://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/healthy.aspx

What is your feeling about this study?