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- Incentive program helps children get more physical activity
Participation in an incentive-based outdoor intervention yielded modest improvements in children's physical activity, researchers from Singapore found. Despite helping children meet activity goals, the intervention did not improve BMI or boost the overall health of the participants. The findings appear in The Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters
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- Study: Female smokers have 24% higher rate of breast cancer
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found a 24% higher incidence of invasive breast cancer in women who smoke and a 13% greater incidence among former smokers, when compared with nonsmokers. The study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute said women who started smoking before first menses were 61% more likely to get breast cancer than nonsmokers. HealthDay News
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- CDC: 1 in 5 adult smokers have tried e-cigarettes
The number of U.S. adult smokers who have tried electronic cigarettes rose from about 10% in 2010 to about 21% in 2011, according to a CDC study released on Thursday. Current smokers were more likely to use the devices than nonsmokers, researchers said. "There is still a lot we don't know about these products, including whether they will decrease or increase use of traditional cigarettes," CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden said. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News
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- Can salad bars encourage students to eat more veggies?
School-nutrition professionals in Madison, Wis., are working to improve the nutrition of meals despite outdated facilities and other challenges. An important step, officials say, is a donation that allowed schools to install salad bars. District foodservices director Steve Youngbauer said students are more likely to find vegetables they like to eat when they are given the selection offered in a salad bar. The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)
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Global thinking, plus the details. Institute 2013
Your time is limited. So are your budgets. AHIP’s Institute 2013 is designed with that in mind. The program combines globally focused sessions, as well as those that delve into the details of our changing health care system. From marketplace innovations and business strategy to payment reform, the consumer experience, and technology, you’ll leave with information to take action and move with confidence towards 2014. Register now.
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Innovations in Medicaid managed care report released
You’ll be inspired when you read about programs from 16 health plans that are improving the health and well-being of Medicaid beneficiaries throughout the country. Programs focused on working with community partners, addressing obesity, and caring for people with complex needs are boosting health care quality and outcomes and helping beneficiaries live healthier lives. Get details.
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