42% of abortion patients incurred catastrophic health expenditures (CHEs) prior to the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. CHE’s are defined as healthcare costs exceeding a substantial portion of one’s income and resulting in financial hardship

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Patients with type 2 diabetes fare worse than other patients on seven financial outcomes 💰📉, from credit scores to bankruptcy 📊, a study finds. Researchers say the results show diabetes patients need to be screened for financial and debt issues.

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📈 A Columbia University study found that worsening financial well-being is linked to faster memory decline, equivalent to about 5 extra months of aging per year for those experiencing significant financial deterioration.

🧠 The research analyzed data from 7,676 adults aged 50+ and found that lower and declining financial status consistently correlated with poorer memory function, especially in adults aged 65 and older.

💰 Prolonged financial strain, encompassing both stress and difficulty meeting basic needs, may overwhelm mental capacity and negatively impact cognitive health.

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