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...
May 16, 2019 | Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
16According to a recent study, people who eat between 25 and 29 grams of fiber per day reduce their risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer by 15-30%. “Americans are getting, on average, about 12 and a half grams of fiber each day, which isn’t...
May 15, 2019 | Heart, MedBen Employees, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
For the fourth consecutive year, MedBen was well-represented at the Licking County (OH) HeartChase, sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA). On May 4, area organizations met in the Newark town square to promote healthy hearts, raise funds to combat heart...
May 14, 2019 | Hypertension, Preventive Care, Specialty Care, Wellness
If you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you’re hardly alone out there. About 1 in 3 U.S. adults share your condition. And just because you don’t “feel” like you have high blood pressure doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. The condition is called the...
Apr 24, 2019 | Heart, Hypertension, Mental Health, Preventive Care, Wellness
It’s easy to say, “Hey, don’t stress out.” But if you tend to dwell on the usual causes of anxiety – work, relationships, finances and so on – finding a path to relaxation can seem like a formidable challenge. So how to go about it? First of all, it can be tough to...
Apr 20, 2019 | Influenza, Preventive Care, Uncategorized, Wellness
If you’ve made it safely though flu season so far, congratulations… but don’t let your guard down just yet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an unexpected second viral wave has extended this flu season to 21 weeks, the longest in 10...