Oct 19, 2019 | Cholesterol, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
High cholesterol is nothing new; In fact, a recent discovery found that four-thousand-year-old mummies had cholesterol buildup in their arteries, suggesting that heart disease was likely more common in ancient times than once thought. Today, more than 35 million...
Jul 25, 2019 | Aspirin, Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care
“An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away” is not one-size-fits-all advice. In fact, a new Harvard study reveals that only people with history of heart disease, prior history of heart attack, or certain groups of healthy people between the ages of 40 to 70 should take a...
Jun 27, 2019 | Mental Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Alzheimer’s disease attacks brain cells, affecting mood and memory loss, primarily in those over the age of 65. As the United States’ population grows older, so too does the prevalence of Alzheimer’s: 5.8 million Americans currently have the disease, and that number...
Jun 11, 2019 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Over 39 million Americans and one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines. The third most prevalent illness in the world, migraines affect 12% of the population, primarily individuals between the ages of 25 and 55. Migraines can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours...
Jun 1, 2019 | Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Coronary artery disease kills over 370,000 Americans every year, so it’s not surprising that many individuals have a family history of the disease… and it’s one reason why MedBen WellLiving promotes the importance of preventive care. “You are at increased risk if you...
May 16, 2019 | Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
16According to a recent study, people who eat between 25 and 29 grams of fiber per day reduce their risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer by 15-30%. “Americans are getting, on average, about 12 and a half grams of fiber each day, which isn’t...
