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  • For Weight Loss, a Recipe of Teamwork and Trust

    Tina Rosenberg

    November 15, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Irving, Texas

    While weight loss can be challenging to maintain, different structures are being created to help. Certain support groups, financial incentives, and tough love are proving to be effective.

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  • At a Big Church, a Small Group Health Solution

    Tina Rosenberg

    November 10, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The best way to lose weight is to join a small group. This article looks at the case study of Saddleback Church in southern California that mixed faith and peer support to help congregates lose weight, including the pastor. Surveys found that 72% of participants lost weight as a result of the program.

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  • The Health Coach You Know

    Tina Rosenberg

    March 04, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    It's unusual for health programs to find it financially beneficial to send a home visitor regularly to help patients. But medical programs in various parts of the United States are experimenting with using peer groups to help people stick to their treatment plans, and it is working.

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