Nov 13, 2019 | Diabetes, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
With 1.25 million Americans currently diagnosed with diabetes, it’s understandable that the entire month of November is dedicated to reminding people about the importance of diabetes prevention. But MedBen WellLiving doesn’t just stop with a monthly commitment. Our...
Oct 19, 2019 | Cholesterol, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
High cholesterol is nothing new; In fact, a recent discovery found that four-thousand-year-old mummies had cholesterol buildup in their arteries, suggesting that heart disease was likely more common in ancient times than once thought. Today, more than 35 million...
Sep 30, 2019 | MedBen VisionPlus, Preventive Care, Vision
Sixty-one million adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, costing U.S. businesses $48 billion in lost worker productivity per year, states a column by Employee Benefit News. Yet, according to the National Eye Institute, most employers don’t include eye care...
Sep 3, 2019 | Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Research, Stroke, Wellness
A recent study shows that women are less likely than men to take statins, a medication commonly used to lower cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. The study states that “Women and men had different beliefs about the role of statins… Women...
Aug 27, 2019 | Preventive Care, Wellness
Mosquitoes have buzzed their way onto national news headlines recently as mosquito-borne illnesses present themselves in human occupants. The pesky insects carry a multitude of diseases, including La Crosse Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Zika virus, and...
Aug 7, 2019 | Preventive Care, Wellness
Apples are packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and phytochemicals which help to promote good gut health, reduce inflammation, and even lessen the risk of some chronic conditions. But if you’re like most Americans, you are throwing away the best part. A recent...
