Obesity Rates Equal Hefty Expense, Stress Out by Social Media and Special Places Have Special Powers

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Soaring Global Obesity Rates Come with Hefty Price Tag
CBS News

Researchers estimate the total expenditure for U.S. health care on obesity-related illness will pass $4.2 trillion by the year 2025.

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Why We're Exhausted: Stress and Social Media Are Taking Their Toll
USA Today

From stress to social media, the typical American is exhausted, worn down and fatigued. Recurring tiredness is quickly becoming the new normal, and the implications on wellbeing are immense.

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Wellbeing Enhanced More by Places Than Objects, Study Finds
The Guardian

Research using brain scans finds people experience feelings of contentment from places more than from objects such as photographs or wedding rings.

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