In our efforts to be a fitter country, we're constantly pointing fingers at junk food and our increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Of course those factors matter, but where we live can often contribute to how healthy we are, too. Consider whether our cities offer access to health care, parks to run in, recreational facilities to work out in, walking trails to hike, or farmers' markets where residents can buy fresh produce. Those factors and more were exactly what compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine -- looked at to come up with the annual American Fitness Index. AKA a rundown of the top fittest cities.

Here, the top 10 ... See if your city made the cut!

Hiccups have got to be one of the most annoying things ever. They jolt your body, make you sound ridiculous when you're talking, and there's simply no way to look cool or composed when you have them. You'd think after all these years, science would have come up with some way to stop them, but there's no official cure as of yet.

That doesn't mean people aren't trying. Earlier this month John R. Talbott divulged his sure-fire technique for curing the hiccups in a piece for the Huffington Post. It's simple, but he claims it to be effective. He states: "Simply take the hand of the person afflicted and squeeze hard on the surface of the fingernail of the pinky finger for ten seconds. That's it."

He says it works because of acupuncture points ... or because it's magic. Either way it's worth a try -- as are these other 29 "cures" for hiccups I've heard.

It seems like every summer, the Food and Drug Administration comes out with new finger-wagging statements and warnings galore about sunscreen. This year, most sunscreens must conform to newly enacted FDA labeling guidelines, which aim to make consumers less confused.

Unfortunately, there are still so many misconceptions, it's enough to make your head spin. But lest we risk getting burned (in more ways than one!), it seems to pay to be ultra-discriminating about the kind of block we're slapping on. Here, the real scoop on the new rules you need to know ...

Hey you, with the cesspool of nasty germs on your shoulder, listen up. A new study has discovered that a woman's purse has more germs than a public toilet seat. Furthermore, 1 in 5 handbags has enough bacteria on it to be a risk to human health.

You better think twice before handing your kid a napkin from your purse to wipe his nose -- I mean, why don't you just hand him a grenade, why dontcha? Jeez.

When Angelina Jolie confessed in her New York Times op-ed that she's had a prophylactic mastectomy, she felt it necessary to give a shout-out to partner Brad Pitt. And it might be the most romantic revelation we've heard from the intensely private but clearly passionate couple. 

She writes ...

While Angelina Jolie's health has often been the focal point of tabloid tongue-clucking, the superficial stories have never delved into how her mother Marcheline Bertrand fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56. Or the fact that she has wondered about her own risk of the disease. But Angelina's moving op-ed in The New York Times entitled "My Medical Choice" is a game-changer.

The famous mother of six has revealed that she is a carrier of the "faulty"/mutant gene, BRCA1, which significantly increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. And as a result, she chose to have a double mastectomy, which she managed to keep a secret -- until now.

And why now?

It's not every day we see a model -- especially a model in a bikini -- whose body reminds us of our best friend, sister, or our very own reflection in the mirror. That's glaringly apparent, given the extreme shock and stunned excitement that's unfolded in response to H&M's choice of Jennie Runk as their 2013 beachwear model. Everyone's jaws have fallen to the ground because ZOMG, the non-plus size brand tapped an attractive woman who's reportedly a size 12 to model swimsuits -- and not even just one-pieces. She's also in a bikini. Stop. The. Presses!

No, but seriously, after being criticized for always using "unhealthily thin" models, H&M decided to feature "a model who can illustrate this collection in an inspiring and clear way." What's more, they didn't even make a concerted effort to rave about Jennie's size. Because it doesn't matter. Good for them -- and great for us!

It's been said that bacon makes everything better, but 105-year-old Pearl Cantrell  of Richland Springs, Texas, goes one step further. She says bacon is the key to a long, happy life.

Yep, she's serious. She recently told KRBC when asked about the secret to her longevity, "I love bacon, I eat it every day. I don't feel as old as I am, that's all I can say. I want other people to eat bacon, I tell them too. My kids all eat it." 

Well, if it's gotten her to 105, that's good enough for us, right my fellow cured meat lovers?