The cost of physical inactivity is staggering and continues to grow. A newly published study in the American Journal of Health Promotion estimates that inadequate leisure-time aerobic physical activity accounts for $192 billion in annual healthcare expenditures among U.S. adults. That’s 12.6% of total national healthcare spending.

The United States spends an enormous amount on health care, yet health outcomes have been declining for years. University of Kansas researchers have published a study that found communities with high levels of social infrastructure, especially in the arts, had better health outcomes. The findings add to the literature of determinants of health, such as where a person lives, what they do for work and other factors and suggest investing in community arts and livelihood is good for a city's long-term health.

Two recent studies from a University of Michigan team suggest that many older and disabled Americans could use more help picking the best Medicare option for them.

Do new laws requiring corporate due diligence in supply chains harm the economy, as some business associations claim? A recent study by researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Glasgow analyzed data from over 11,000 French companies – and found no long-term economic disadvantages for firms subject to such regulations.

Two new studies find that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these “challenging voice” employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. The studies also outline what drives these decisions.

About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes may experience substantially more adverse financial outcomes compared with patients without diabetes, highlighting the need to consider patient financial health when treating type 2 diabetes, particularly for patient groups at higher risk.