Jul 10, 2019 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Wellness
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently voted to modify the recommended age for men to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. If approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the recommendation would increase the age of male...
Jun 27, 2019 | Mental Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Alzheimer’s disease attacks brain cells, affecting mood and memory loss, primarily in those over the age of 65. As the United States’ population grows older, so too does the prevalence of Alzheimer’s: 5.8 million Americans currently have the disease, and that number...
Jun 14, 2019 | Diabetes, Preventive Care, Reporting, Wellness
14Timely preventive care may have contributed to a decrease in diabetes diagnoses, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of new cases of diabetes among U.S. adults fell from 1.7 million in 2009 to 1.3 million in 2017,...
Jun 11, 2019 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Over 39 million Americans and one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines. The third most prevalent illness in the world, migraines affect 12% of the population, primarily individuals between the ages of 25 and 55. Migraines can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours...
Jun 2, 2019 | Cost Savings, Dental, MedBen PreceDent, Preventive Care
Adding MedBen PreceDent to your benefits plan is a small investment that can deliver big dividends. A dental plan that promotes regular preventive care lowers your risk of disease and costly claims down the road. At a dental checkup, your dentist can detect not only...
Jun 1, 2019 | Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Coronary artery disease kills over 370,000 Americans every year, so it’s not surprising that many individuals have a family history of the disease… and it’s one reason why MedBen WellLiving promotes the importance of preventive care. “You are at increased risk if you...
