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...
May 29, 2025 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Survey, Wellness, Wellness compliance, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A new Aflac Wellness Matters Survey reveals that 94% of Americans have put off recommended checkups and screenings – often due to fear, inconvenience, or simply because they’re healthy and “don’t need” to see a doctor (see chart below). These...
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...
Mar 20, 2025 | Dental, MedBen PreceDent, Preventive Care, Wellness
Teeth get all the attention, but maintaining a healthy set of gums is just as essential to better health… and not only oral health, but overall health as well. Regular dental checkups, as those available through MedBen PreceDent, play a crucial role in...
Feb 20, 2025 | Flu Shots, Influenza, Preventive Care, Wellness
Even though the 2024-25 flu season has been underway for several months, DON’T skip your flu shot! Physicians recommend that almost everyone over the age of six months old get vaccinated – and it’s particularly critical for high-risk individuals such as...
Jan 25, 2025 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cancer mortality in the United States continues to decline, according to the new Cancer Statistics, 2025 report. From 1991 to 2022, almost 4.5 million deaths have been averted due to reductions in smoking, improvements in treatment, and earlier detection through...
