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Black Women Find Healing (But Sometimes Racism, Too) in the Outdoors

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A Colorado woman formed an adventure group to encourage other Black women to enjoy the outdoors, and now it has chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Yet many Black adventure seekers say they often face racism when partaking in healthy outdoor activities.

Employers’ Dream Of Controlling Health Costs Turns To Workers’ Sleep

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Sleep is the latest in an ever-growing list of wellness issues — such as weight loss, exercise and nutrition — that firms are targeting to improve workers’ health and lower medical costs.

What The 2020s Have In Store For Aging Boomers

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On the bright side, advances in medical science and a push for healthier lifestyles might extend the quality of life for aging boomers. Among clouds on the horizon: ageism, strained long-term care services and the need to work well past retirement age.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Trump Turns To Medicare

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President Donald Trump, dogged by an impeachment inquiry, tries to change the subject by unveiling an executive order aimed at expanding the role of private Medicare health plans. The Trump administration also launched an effort this week to expand “wellness” programs aimed at getting people with insurance to practice better health habits – even though research has shown the efforts don’t generally improve health or save money. This week, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

En uno de los estados más “saludables”, latinos sufren epidemia de obesidad

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Las estadísticas generales enmascaran los problemas subyacentes, tasas de obesidad mucho más altas en comunidades minoritarias, lo que dificulta enfocar la atención y los recursos hacia los más necesitados.

Obesity Plagues Hispanics And Blacks In Colorado, Nation’s ‘Healthiest’ State

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Obesity prevention does not get much attention in Colorado, often billed as the healthiest state. Yet more than 1 in 4 black or Hispanic residents are obese, as state and federal public health spending fuels other needs.

On A Mission To Help People Control Diabetes — And Save Money On Insulin

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Patients with Type 2 diabetes are often steered toward medicine or insulin treatment. But with additional support, it’s possible to use diet and exercise to control blood sugar. The rising price of insulin drives patients to lower their dependence on the medicine.

Employers Urged To Find New Ways To Address Workers’ Mental Health

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Pressure is growing on employers to better address the mental health needs of workers. Some big companies have begun to offer options such as peer support groups, and California has adopted a new law that calls on employers to act.

State Lawmakers Eye Federal Dollars To Boost Mental Health Counseling By Peers

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Medicaid pays for mentoring of mental health patients by “peer supporters,” but only if they are state-certified. California is one of two states with no certification program. Legislation pending in Sacramento would change that — if the governor backs it.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ The Abortion Wars Rage On

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Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest news about women’s reproductive health policy and the latest skirmish in the debate over “Medicare-for-all”: how hospitals should be paid.