Health
How taxes affect our wallets and our health
When Dr. Michael Hole was a pediatrician in Boston, he discovered a key to unlocking a healthier future for many families – help with taxes.
Aug 13, 2018
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Health care agency passes $1 trillion milestone
The government's biggest health care agency is passing the $1 trillion mark in President Barack Obama's new budget, a milestone for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Mar 4, 2014
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Bike share improvements could boost minority and low-income ridership
People of color and low-income residents of major cities are far less likely to use municipal bike sharing systems than their white and higher-income counterparts. But researchers at Portland State University say that situation ...
Jun 28, 2017
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42.9 million Americans have unpaid medical bills
Nearly 20 percent of U.S. consumers—42.9 million people—have unpaid medical debts, according to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Dec 11, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds that debt for the middle-aged and seniors to be associated with increased depression
(Medical Xpress)—In addition to making you poor, debt might also be increasing your risk for depression. Many middle-aged and older Americans are finding that the debt they carry, from maxed out credit cards to crippling ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Obamacare 2017: Higher prices, fewer choices
(HealthDay)—Just days before the next enrollment period for health plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, many Americans were jolted by the Obama administration's announcement of a 25 percent price hike, on average, ...
Oct 31, 2016
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Studies take early look at health law's premiums
Coverage under President Barack Obama's health care law won't be cheap, but two independent private studies show that cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options.
Sep 4, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds cognitive declines preceding Alzheimer's diagnosis lead to credit card, mortgage delinquency
In the years prior to an Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorder diagnosis, credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase, concludes new research led by Georgetown University.
Jun 3, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Escaping the vicious circle of going paycheque to paycheque
Many Canadians are stressed out about money and feel it would be difficult to meet their financial obligations if their paycheque was delayed by even one week.
Apr 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Credit payment holidays reduced the mental health effects of debt during COVID: Study
Like other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's economic circumstances. While we know these schemes supported household finances, now we're beginning ...
May 23, 2023
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