Jun 13, 2025 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Research, Survey, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, but many misunderstand this silent but serious condition. Fortunately, annual wellness exams can help detect hypertension in its early stages, allowing for...
Dec 30, 2024 | Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Formularies, Health care costs, Networks, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Research
A recent “Pulse of the Purchaser” survey offers interesting insights about strategies employers are using to successfully lower their medical and pharmacy costs… strategies that, not surprisingly, have long been in use by many MedBen clients. Among...
Sep 12, 2024 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Research, Study, Wellness, Wellness exam
More than half of U.S. adults with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware of it, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Uncontrolled hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 mm Hg, which is either untreated or treatments have been...
Aug 2, 2024 | Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), News, Preventive Care, Research, Wellness
On July 29, the Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind blood test determined to be 83% effective at detecting colon cancer. Called Shield, the noninvasive test was authorized for use by people aged 45 and older with an “average risk” of the...
Jul 19, 2024 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Research, Smoking, Study, Wellness
According to a study by the American Cancer Society, four out of ten cancer cases and almost half of cancer deaths in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are associated with modifiable risk factors. In 2019, these factors were linked to over 700,000 new cancer cases and...
Jun 6, 2024 | Cholesterol, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Research, Wellness
High cholesterol isn’t something that only affects people in middle age: The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 7.5% of Americans between ages 20 and 39 have high total cholesterol (greater than 240 mg/dL). That’s why MedBen WellLiving recommends...
