Evidence suggests that a modest reduction in the prevalence of certain chronic disease risk actors, such as tobacco and alcohol consumption, and healthier diets, could result in substantial health gains and cost savings.

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After years of living with chronic pain, Jaesson has now turned her focus to alternative medicine techniques and stress reduction instead of drugs.

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Known in Washington jargon as sequestration, the forced spending cuts to the military and other government agencies -- but not entitlement programs that drive chronic federal deficits -- were intended to motivate Congress to come up with a comprehensive deficit-reduction plan sought by both sides.

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