This post has a new title. Health reformers and deficit hawks can breathe easier. The Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the country’s first National Prevention Strategy today. In spite of missteps with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this strategy places much more emphasis on disease prevention. The strategy will involve business leaders, [...]
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Survey Results: Reform Bad for One, No Change for Another, Jury Still Out
June 9, 2011 By 6 Comments
Updated 6/26/2011 The results of my very unscientific survey are in. Next time I’ll try a poll instead. Though the survey received more clicks than many other posts, only three people responded. The responses were mixed. Jason Hartig, a caregiver, was never in favor of government-led solutions for problems in the health care industry. He [...]
Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Rates, Effects, and Costs of Cancer
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Few days pass without news of diseases that can be fought with lifestyle changes. Did you know the list includes cancer? Ongoing studies by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) show that better diets, regular exercise, and weight control can reduce cancer rates in developed countries by [...]
