Oct 3, 2025 | Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but many of its underlying risks can be identified early through preventive care. MedBen WellLiving helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease while also lowering costs, with...
Jul 24, 2025 | Cholesterol, Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stroke, Wellness
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals a missed opportunity in preventive care: Nearly half of U.S. adults eligible for cholesterol-lowering therapy aren’t receiving it. The analysis estimates that proper use of these medications...
Dec 26, 2024 | American Heart Association (AHA), Chronic conditions, Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Primary care physicians are uniquely positioned to help adults improve their cardiovascular health by promoting simple and actionable lifestyle changes, the American Heart Association contends in a recent scientific statement. “Primary care plays a central role...
Jul 9, 2024 | Cancer, Claims, Client Report, Heart, Heart disease, High-cost claims, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stop-Loss, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen to second place on the list of top stop-loss reimbursements, according to Sun Life’s annual report of high-cost claims – the first time the condition has ranked so high. As in past years, the report underlines the...
May 10, 2024 | Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Specialty Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
According to Medical Xpress, “Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds.” However, proactive wellness can greatly reduce the risk of developing the disease. Based on the...
Apr 11, 2024 | American Heart Association (AHA), Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Obesity, Primary Care, Research, Wellness, Wellness exam
Regular primary care visits are crucial to preventing chronic heart conditions, a new study of personal health habits suggests. Jeremy Sussman of the University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine said, “As a society, we need to recognize that preventing...
