Dec 16, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving
Life expectancy in the U.S. has improved over recent years, but we’re still falling behind other nations. Even with strong cancer survival rates and advanced medical care, Americans are dying earlier from preventable causes – especially chronic conditions. These...
Nov 28, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Dental, Diabetes, Heart disease, MedBen PreceDent
Dr. Teresa Dolan contends that dental care should be given the same consideration as heart disease and other chronic conditions, but isn’t: “Because dental diseases tend to gradually worsen over time, there’s a common misperception that they are not...
Sep 5, 2025 | Diabetes, GLP-1s, Weight loss drugs, Wellness
A recent Forbes article highlights ongoing concerns about GLP-1 weight-loss drugs: “Large-scale studies show that GLP-1s don’t lead to medical cost savings, at least not in the short term… healthcare expenditures rose, with inpatient costs accounting for the...
May 1, 2025 | Blood pressure, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hypertension, Preventive Care, Vision, VisionPlus
When most people think of an eye exam, they imagine getting a new prescription for glasses or contacts. But annual vision checkups do much more than just sharpen your sight – they can be life-saving. Routine eye exams can detect early signs of serious health...
Apr 4, 2025 | Diabetes, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States, with more than 38 million Americans currently living with it. However, over one in five of those individuals do not know they have the disease, posing significant health risks and...
Aug 28, 2024 | Cancer, Dental, Diabetes, Diet, Gastrointestinal issue (GI), Preventive Care, Vitamins, Wellness
“A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” says dentist and author Dr. Kami Hoss. “In fact, over 100 systemic conditions and many medications can have oral manifestations. This means that what happens in the mouth can often...
