Apr 6, 2019 | Hypertension, Preventive Care, Wellness
When you see your family doctor, they’ll likely check your blood pressure regardless of the purpose for your visit…Â and for good reason. High blood pressure affects a third of adults ages 40-59 and nearly two-thirds of those 60 and older. “If left...
Mar 20, 2019 | Heart, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
MedBen WellLiving promotes positive lifestyle changes… the very sort of changes that has led to a marked reduction in the number of older Americans dying from heart attacks. According to HealthDay News, a Yale University study of Medicare patients revealed that...
Mar 9, 2019 | Preventive Care, Specialty Care, Stroke, Wellness
The recent passing of actor Luke Perry from a stroke at age 52 has placed a spotlight on a condition that is widely known of but not necessarily understood. While the majority of strokes occur in those 65 and older, in recent years they have been on the rise for...
Feb 28, 2019 | Cholesterol, Heart, Hypertension, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Extremely Important Tip: A healthy heart is essential to your well-being. Okay, you probably already knew that. But one cannot overstate the difference a well-functioning ticker makes to your overall health. And not just physical wellness, either… chronic heart...
Feb 9, 2019 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study has something in common with the MedBen WellLiving program – both find that primary care serves a valuable purpose in promoting preventive care. As reported by Healthcare Dive, study respondents with a primary care...
Jan 24, 2019 | Preventive Care, Research, Wellness
Getting less than six hours of sleep a night doesn’t just leave you drowsy during the day – it can be doing some serious damage to your body. A new study finds that insufficient and poor sleep may increase your risk of heart disease. The New York...
