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Rx News | January 4, 2013
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New Year's Resolutions   

  

Welcome to 2013!  Have you made a New Year's Resolution?  If you're still trying to think of one, click here for a list of the ten most common resolutions.


News You Can Use
Time.  If you've decided to make a New Year's Resolution, this article will give you step-by-step advice on how to accomplish it.  Research has shown that between 40-46% of people are successful with their resolutions.  (Szavalitz, 12/28)  Full Story

CDC.  If you're like many Americans, your New Year's Resolution may be to lose weight.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted information regarding healthy weight loss, and how much weight loss it takes to achieve better health.  (2013)   Full Story    

 

Industry News
Bubblews.  A new study shows that loneliness is as detrimental to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and twice as harmful as obesity.  Social ties are now a proven risk factor for poor health, and influence how well a person recovers after being discharged from a hospital.  (Moyer, 12/3)  Full Story  Study

HealthDay.  Research has found that people are more likely to skip their generic medication when the pills don't match the color of the brand-name version they started with.  This could lead to further health problems.  (1/2)   Full Story    

 

Health Policy Matters
Kaiser Health News.  What does 2013 look like for the health care industry?  This article asks 10 Kaiser Health News reporters what they predict will be big news in the coming year.  Click into the article to see their answers.  (1/1) Full Story

Politico.  30 states have decided to let the federal government build their health exchange, and they have 6 weeks to decide whether to partner with the government on key issues.  This article explains why Florida, Idaho, Arizona, Arkansas and Maine will be particularly interesting to watch. (Millman, 1/3)  Full Story