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Damaging Effects of Unemployment and Unexpected Wealth Losses on Mobility and Economic Security
April 3, 2013 — A new study examines how American families cope with unexpected financial setbacks and how those periods of economic uncertainty draw down financial resources. The report studies families across race ... > full story -
Dementia Costs Top Those for Heart Disease or Cancer, Study Finds
April 3, 2013 — The most-detailed examination of the costs of dementia in the United States finds the disease is more costly to the nation than either heart disease or cancer. The analysis suggests that the costs of ... > full story -
Choosing Less a Form of Protection, Says New Study on Decision-Making
April 3, 2013 — New research shows that if a person is feeling threatened, or concerned with their status, they are more likely to choose the option that gives them less. And although this choice might seem ... > full story -
Largest Class Survey Reveals Polarized UK Society and the Rise of New Groups
April 3, 2013 — The largest survey of the British class system ever carried out has revealed a new structure of seven social divisions, ranging from an "advantaged and privileged" elite to a large "precariat" of ... > full story -
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Cash for Weight Loss? Works Better When Employees Compete for Pots of Money
April 1, 2013 — Do cash rewards for healthier habits work? Maybe, says a new study, if you add on one more condition -- peer pressure. A growing number of companies are offering employees an opportunity to boost ... > full storyMore: -
Growing Shorter: Adult Health Habits Influence How Much We Shrink With Age
April 1, 2013 — Even if you didn't eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, your height is still in your hands. Using unique data from 17,708 adults, researchers show for the first time that lifestyle choices ... > full story -
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Heart Failure Medications Highly Cost-Effective, Study Finds
March 28, 2013 — A new study shows that heart failure medications recommended by national guidelines are highly cost effective in saving lives and may also provide savings to the health care ... > full story -
Climate Models Are Not Good Enough, Researcher Argues
March 25, 2013 — Only a few climate models were able to reproduce the observed changes in extreme precipitation in China over the last 50 ... > full story -
Amateur Parody Videos Can Make the Originals More Popular and Profitable
March 21, 2013 — Amateur parody videos on YouTube can lead to increased views and popularity for the original, research has ... > full story -
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Sustainable Development Goals Must Sustain People and Planet, Experts Say
March 20, 2013 — Scientists are arguing for a set of six Sustainable Development Goals that link poverty eradication to protection of Earth's life support. The researchers argue that in the face of increasing ... > full story
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