Mar 6, 2026 | American Heart Association (AHA), Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Heart disease risk among women is rising — and younger women are no longer considered low risk. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association warns that women ages 20–44 and women of color face disproportionate risk, and by 2050, 6 in 10 U.S. women...
Feb 6, 2026 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, News, Preventive Care
The fight against cancer has reached a major turning point. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven in 10 people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. now survive at least five years — a milestone that reflects decades of progress in prevention, detection,...
Jan 9, 2026 | Flu Shots, Influenza, News, Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Wellness
Earlier this fall, we shared a reminder about the importance of annual flu vaccination and early-season planning. That guidance still holds – but this year’s flu season has raised the stakes. According to the CDC, flu activity has reached its highest level in...
Dec 26, 2025 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
Many Americans are living with high blood pressure and don’t even know it. Approximately 41% of U.S. adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition, despite nearly 120 million adults being affected overall. When high blood pressure goes undetected, it...
Sep 18, 2025 | Flu Shots, Influenza, Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Wellness
As fall arrives, so too does flu season. While symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue are common, influenza can also lead to serious complications such as hospitalization and even death. Last year’s season saw the highest flu-related hospitalizations since 2010-11....
Aug 22, 2025 | Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Research, Wellness screenings
New research from the American Cancer Society highlights the life-saving and cost-saving value of early colon cancer detection – a priority in MedBen WellLiving’s proactive wellness approach. Screenings for U.S. adults aged 45 to 49 rose 62% from 2019 to 2023,...
