A. Lauren Crain

TL;DR: Weight-loss interventions utilizing a reduced-energy diet and exercise are associated with moderate weight loss at 6 months and the addition of weight- Loss medications somewhat enhances weight-loss maintenance.

TL;DR: A small proportion of health plan members meet multiple recommended healthy lifestyle guidelines at once, and this analysis identifies population subgroups of specific interest and importance based on adherence to multiple healthy lifestyle factors, and predictors for increased likelihood to be in adherence to severalhealthy lifestyle factors.

TL;DR: In this paper, a prospective analysis was performed of data from a patient survey and medical record review merged with 3 years of medical claims, and the impact of baseline A1c, cardiovascular disease, and depression on subsequent health care costs among adults with diabetes was assessed.

TL;DR: This study shows a relationship between the severity of depression symptoms and work function, and suggests that even minor levels of depression are associated with a loss of productivity, and employers may find it beneficial to invest in effective treatments for depressed employees across the continuum of depression severity.

TL;DR: MBSR could reduce stress and improve mental health in caregivers of family members with dementia residing in the community and was more effective at improving overall mental health, reducing stress, and decreasing depression than CCES.