Mar 14, 2024 | Diabetes, Eye care, Heart, Preventive Care, Vision, VisionPlus, Wellness
As we get older it’s not unusual for our eyesight to get a little fuzzy… but a form of partial sight loss known as “low vision” is less common and can’t be corrected by standard glasses or surgery. However, simple preventive actions can...
Feb 29, 2024 | Allergies, Asthma, Preventive Care, Wellness
Spring can be a particularly problematic time of year for people who suffer from asthma. As people spend more time outdoors, pollen and other allergen triggers can exacerbate the condition, making it more difficult to breathe. Air pollution and temperature changes can...
Feb 15, 2024 | Blood pressure, Dental, Diabetes, Heart, Hypertension, MedBen PreceDent, Preventive Care
A recent list of list of dental “don’ts” identified nine things dentists say they never do… they don’t chew ice, they don’t use their teeth to open bags and bottles, they don’t smoke, and so forth. And the last dental “don’t” on the...
Jan 19, 2024 | Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A recent Wall Street Journal article on updated breast and colon cancer guidelines offers a useful reminder on the importance of following recommended cancer screenings, in terms of better outcomes and lower costs. First and foremost, by following a recommended cancer...
Nov 9, 2023 | Blood pressure, Chronic conditions, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, Hypertension, Preventive Care
As chronic conditions go, hypertension is one that many of us deal with on a daily basis. Nearly half of Americans adults in the U.S. suffer from high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 have the condition under control, many through the use of prescription drugs....
Oct 12, 2023 | Ancillary services, Preventive Care, Vision, VisionPlus
Recent updated guidance from the American Optometric Association recommends annual eye exams for all adults 18 and older in order to detect vision problems as soon as possible. “Comprehensive eye exams provide the opportunity for early detection of eye...
