Jan 7, 2020 | Cancer, Cholesterol, Heart, Prescription, Wellness
According to American Heart Association, about 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease – and new research suggests that they might also be getting an added anti-cancer benefit. The study found that...
Nov 20, 2019 | Cancer, MedBen Rx Advocate, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care
A recent survey found that while 57% of Americans expressed concern about developing cancer, only 24% indicated they incorporate cancer prevention practices into their daily lives. MedBen WellLiving is working to help employers and plan members close the gap between...
Oct 2, 2019 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Wellness
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American males, yet the question of whether or not men should be screened for the disease is surprisingly controversial. Some medical associations believe that potential testing risks, such as false...
Jul 13, 2019 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care
Only 20% of employer-driven wellness programs offer colorectal screenings, leading to poor prognoses and national spending in excess of $7.4 billion for cancer treatment. A recent Employee Benefit News piece tells how a man found himself stuck with $1.3 million in...
Jul 10, 2019 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Wellness
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently voted to modify the recommended age for men to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. If approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the recommendation would increase the age of male...
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...
