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- Physical activity extends life expectancy, researchers find
Participation in at least two and a half hours of moderate activity a week added almost six years to black women's life expectancy, Canadian researchers found. They said that white men who were physically active at age 20 were expected to have an extra two and a half years of life compared with inactive peers. The findings appear in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. HealthDay News
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- U.S. life expectancy improves, but with chronic illnesses
Data from the United Health Foundation's 2012 America's Health Rankings showed that Americans' life expectancy increased by about 1.7 years between 2000 and 2009, while the number of premature deaths and deaths from cardiovascular disease and cancer declined since 1990. However, researchers found that the country has an adult obesity rate of 28%, a diabetes rate of almost 10% and a hypertension rate higher than 30%. Reuters
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- Food taxes could lead to healthier eating habits
New Zealand researchers found that each 1% price increase for fatty foods may lead to a 0.02% decrease in intake, while a 10% price increase for soft drinks may reduce consumption by 1% to 24%. A 10% price decrease for fruits and vegetables was associated with a 2% to 8% increase in consumption, researchers noted. The results appear in PLoS Medicine. HealthDay News
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- Children with bedroom TVs have higher obesity risk
A study to be published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed children who had a TV in their bedroom had a twofold increased risk of high fat mass compared with those who had no TV. Bedroom TVs were also associated with larger waist size and higher fat levels in the bloodstream in children, researchers said. MyHealthNewsDaily.com
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- Memphis residents work to shed pounds, fattest city label
Memphis residents are working hard to lose pounds and the distinction of being the fattest city in the U.S. Churches are organizing weight-loss programs for members, the city has a record number of new farmers markets, and a "greenline" offers hundreds of miles of trails for runners, bikers and walkers. CNN
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- Conn. students have a say in what is offered for lunch
Hall High School students in West Hartford, Conn., are getting a say about what is served at lunch by taste testing new healthy menu items created by Rich Products Corp. Participating students fill out a questionnaire about the taste test items, rating appearance, portion size, taste and whether the food is an improvement over current cafeteria offerings. The Hartford Courant (Conn.)
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Becoming an AHIP Affiliate Organization Member is an ideal way to showcase products and services that can aid health plans as they focus on high-quality, affordable care for their members. Get details, and contact a member of AHIP’s Business Development Team at BusinessDevelopment@ahip.org to learn more.
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Special year-end pricing on AHIP's National Policy Forum
Register for AHIP’s National Policy Forum, March 13 and 14 in Washington, D.C., by noon ET on Dec. 31 and take advantage of special year-end pricing. Learn from health insurance plan leaders as well as business, health policy and political speakers as they focus on the political and regulatory issues affecting our changing health care system.
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