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Morning Links: Sam’s Club to Offer $99 Health Screenings


Health Care Comes Cheaper in Bulk – The bulk supply store Sam’s Club (owned by Walmart) will offer $99 health screenings to its members, along with personalized health coaching and 24/7 nurse hotline services. (NPR)

Unconventional (Diet) Wisdom: Don’t Eat Six Small Meals a Day – Most of us have learned to munch throughout the day to boost metabolism, but some nutritionists vouch that three meals a day can be just as good. (That’s Fit)

Pneumonia Vaccine Introduced in Africa – A new vaccine against pneumonia is being introduced in Africa and South America, and could save half a million lives annually. (BBC) … More »

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Morning Links: Sam’s Club to Offer $99 Health Screenings

Morning Links: Health Care Economics


How to Bargain at The Doctor’s Office – Doctors aren’t necessarily concerned with the cost of treatment, so it’s up to you to haggle with your doctor for affordable health care. (New York Times)

Don’t Pay Full-Price For a Prescription – Find the right prescription coupons to take the edge off your copay. (NPR)

Cheaper (if Questionable) Hygiene – One reporter tries going a year without soap and shampoo. He had more money in his pockets, but he also had healthier skin and hair. (GOOD) … More »

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Morning Links: Health Care Economics

Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional


A federal district judge in Virginia ruled today that a major provision of the Obama health care law is unconstitutional. The Washington Post reported that Judge Henry E. Hudson found that the demand for Americans to buy health insurance by 2014 (or be fined) violates the constitution’s “Commerce Clause,” which determines that no one should be forced to involuntarily purchase a commodity in the private market. … More »

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Health Care Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Whole Foods Recalls Its Cheddar and Copenhagen Builds Bike Highways: Morning News Roundup


It Wasn’t the Turkey – Whole Foods recalled its cheddar cheese on Thanksgiving, due to risk of E. coli. (via NPR)

Copenhagen is Better at Bikes – The Danish plan bike superhighways, while we still argue over shared bike lanes. (via Grist.org)

Best Way to Decorate Your Plate – Eating orange and green vegetables could lead to a longer life and less disease. (via AOL Health) … More »

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Whole Foods Recalls Its Cheddar and Copenhagen Builds Bike Highways: Morning News Roundup

Checklists Reduce Accidental Hospital Deaths — And This Is a Surprise?


id it take until 2010 for hospital administrators to realize this? Fast food restaurants have checklists for doing things as simple as turning off the lights at night. And they’ve just now figured out that it might be a good idea to have a few reminders posted while cutting someone open. … More »

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Checklists Reduce Accidental Hospital Deaths — And This Is a Surprise?

Fast Food Bags and Free Flu Shots: Morning News Round-Up


Fishing for Trouble — Goldfish will be providing security for the upcoming G20 summit. (via Ecorazzi)

Produce Problems — What’s good for you might be hurting developing countries. (via The Seattle Times)

As If You Needed Another Reason to Avoid McDonald’s — If you think that burger is bad, check out its wrapper. (via San Francisco Gate)

Health and Wealth — How giving your employees a free flu shot can help your business. (via Chicago Tribune) … More »

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Fast Food Bags and Free Flu Shots: Morning News Round-Up

The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up


Moon Madness — Could a full moon really be responsible for bad behavior? (via The Independent)

Ding Dong Doc — House calls might be the best solution for expensive health care. (via The Globe and Mail)

No Loko — Several states might ban alcoholic energy drinks. (via NPR)

The Daily Grind — One in five people grind their teeth, but what can they do about it? (via The Guardian) … More »

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The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up

Fat Epidemic: 3 Out of 4 Americans Will Be Obese By 2020


Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you should be aware that our country has a serious weight problem. And if you have any doubts, a recent study by the the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) is fairly convincing: They estimate that three out of every four Americans will be obese in 10 years. The study, titled “Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit to Fat”, outlines the current obesity epidemic in America and other OECD countries. … More »

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Fat Epidemic: 3 Out of 4 Americans Will Be Obese By 2020

2010 Midterm Elections: Are You Voting for Your Health Today?


The 2010 midterm elections are here, folks. Heading to the polls might not be part of your diet plan or workout routine, but we believe that taking part in politics is just as important for your health. Whether you’re passionate about health care reform or other issues at stake, many economists and researchers say that you can improve your mental health just voicing your opinion and participating in government.

Continue reading for more about voting, happiness, and where to find your local polling offices.

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2010 Midterm Elections: Are You Voting for Your Health Today?

Nutrients: Essential Elements of Healthy Teeth

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  • September 26, 2010

Brush. Floss. See your dentist. We all know the basics of keeping our mouths healthy, but if you’re hitting the high points and still having trouble staying out of the dental chair, there could be a missing link in your overall dental health plan: nutrition. We all know that eating our fruits and veggies and [...]

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