Americans consume more calories than ever. Today we eat nearly about 23% more calories than we did 50 years ago. Sixty-nine percent of American adults are overweight, while nearly 37% are obese. About 12% of preschool-age children are obese and 17% of kids ages 2 to 19 years old are obese. Obesity has a negative impact on Americans’ health. There are more than 60 chronic diseases linked to obesity.
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Obamacare Made Drug Benefits Worthless
Obamacare mandated health plans have drug coverage. That drug coverage is basically worthless because high-deductibles and coinsurance (i.e. cost-sharing) ensures that most enrollees are paying for all of their prescription drugs out of pocket. Drug plans under Obamacare plans usually have tiered formularies and drug copays that vary based on the drug. When picking up a prescription it is often cheaper to whip out a drug discount card and pay cash than to whip out your health plan ID card and pay a copay.
Prosecuting Medical Fraud or Policing for Profit?
A recent press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida blasted the headline, Fraud Scheme Involving Baby Formula Leads to 18-Year Federal Prison Sentences for Swindlers. Health care fraud in South Florida should come as no surprise. With its large Medicare population, South Florida is a haven for all manner of medical fraud…
Recent Studies: Video Games Boost Cognitive Ability. What?
When I think of video games, the first thing that comes to mind is the hours of time wasted sitting in front of a monitor. We’ve all heard jokes about young men who refuse to grow up and live in their parents’ basement playing video games all day and into the night. I’ve read countless letters in advice columns where women support slacker husbands or boyfriends, who won’t hold jobs and spend hours a day playing video games. Yet, resent studies found video game playing may have benefits.