We were out with friends recently who were talking about their company's health program that tests their employees’ health and fitness levels and charges their monthly health insurance contributions accordingly. This means the fitter you are, the less you pay every month. The couple work for the same company and the husband thinks the program is great – the wife does not. Both maintain a very healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly and eat well. He thinks some people need a big push to force them into living well and this is one way to do it.

Uh-oh - I guess Empowher might be attracting the wrong crowd!

File this under News of the Weird but a study has shown that most criminals are in great shape!

I am curious: what are the real health benefits of listening to music? I know some songs make me feel happy; others are frustrating. Is there some science behind music and health?

Do you use music to help yourself heal, either physically or mentally? If so, I'd love to hear how!

And...any specific type of music that is "healthier" than others, or does it just depend on the individual?

By Steven Reinberg
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- For American children, where they are born and raised plays a major role in their chances of getting and staying healthy and living to adulthood, a new report finds.