May 22, 2026 | Diabetes, Genetics, Research, Study, Wellness
A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that over 55% of new Type 2 diabetes cases could theoretically be prevented through healthier lifestyle behaviors— even among people with a strong genetic predisposition to the condition. Researchers found...
Apr 3, 2026 | Cataracts, Diabetes, Eye care, Glaucoma, Preventive Care, Vision, Vision impairment
Vision loss is quietly becoming one of the most significant — yet preventable — health challenges. Today, an estimated 93 million American adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, and roughly 7 million Americans already live with vision impairment and...
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...
