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...
Apr 17, 2019 | Cholesterol, Preventive Care, Specialty Care, Wellness
Taking statins alone doesn’t guarantee lower cholesterol, suggests a new study in which fewer than half of participating users of the drug failed to reach target cholesterol levels. Using data that tracked over 165,000 statin users, researchers found that over a...
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… 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...
