Skim Health: 5.26.17

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News, Skim Health
Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 5.26.17 As this Politico article highlights, your zip code can be one of the largest factors affecting your health. Dr. Prabhjot Singh, a physician in East Harlem, NY, notes that residents in the area die an average of 10 years earlier than those who …

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Skim Health: 4.13.17

| By Carrie Moores
Categories: News, Skim Health
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Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 4.13.17 A Washington Post article examines why some families are unable to save money, as a book being released this month,“The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty,” by Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider, investigates why low and middle income …

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Skim Health: 3.25.17

| By Carrie Moores
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Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 3.25.17 While it is assumed wealthier nations will have seen a decline in death rates over past decades, a recent analysis featured in The Washington Post suggests that the opposite is true for many Americans in the United States. “Diseases of Despair,” such as …

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Skim Health 2.24.17

| By Carrie Moores
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Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 2.24.17. When it comes to sustaining weight loss once achieved, a new study suggests that special programs designed for maintenance are critical for helping people keep pounds off. Through regular contact and support with an expert who discussed weight loss plans and the positive …

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Skim Health 1.6.17

| By Carrie Moores
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  Top health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 1.6.17 A recent study, to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research, reveals that consumers often equate higher food costs with quality of health – which can be problematic when it comes to choosing nutritional options in the grocery store. The Washington Post …

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