It is a well known fact that getting sick is expensive.  Besides the cost of health care, there is time lost from work and the pressure and strain placed on family.  In this section, we will list popular press and research article abstracts that discuss lifestyle choices and their effects on health, as well as financial articles discussing issues in health and wellness.

United States Lags in Life Expectancy (October 7, 2010) 

Young Couch Potatoes Prone to Headaches (August 18, 2010)

Tai Chi Relieves Fibromyalgia (August 18, 2010)

Idling Toward Death (July 22, 2010)

Most Americans Think It's Others Who Are Unhealthy (February 16, 2010)

Economic Burden of Diabetes Tops $200 Billion (January 14, 2010)

Diets High In Sodium And Artificially Sweetened Soda Linked To Kidney Function Decline
(November 2, 2009)

Wearing High Heels, Pumps And Sandals Linked To Women's Foot Pain In Later Life
(September 29, 2009)

Four Lifestyle Factors Prevent Cancer, Diabetes, and CVD (August 10, 2009)

Moving To The U.S. Increases Cancer Risk (August 6, 2009)

Link Between Healthy Lifestyle And Cardiovascular Health Confirmed (July 22, 2009)

Celiac Disease Four Times More Common Than In 1950s (July 1, 2009)

Disease Prevention Is Top Priority For Americans In Health Reform (June 11, 2009)

Over 60% Of All US Bankruptcies Attributable To Medical Problems (June 8, 2009)

Men, Be Proactive With Your Health (June 2, 2009)

Type 1 Diabetes Incidence Jumps 4% Annually in Europe's Youngest (May 28, 2009)

Healthy Lifestyle on Decline in U.S. (May 28, 2009)

U.S. Health Care System Fails To Protect Patients From Deadly Medical Errors (May 21, 2009)

Most Top Chain Kids' Menus Are Unhealthy Says US Watchdog (August 6, 2008)

Last updated: February 24, 2011