Posted on May 27, 2025
If you’re a man, you have a roughly 1-in-8 chance of getting a prostate cancer diagnosis in your lifetime. Though it’s a serious condition, the prostate cancer death rate is half of what it was 30 years ago, thanks to earlier detection and better treatments. Below are eight facts you should know about prostate cancer […]
Posted on May 27, 2025
During June, take the time to prioritize your health by scheduling your annual preventive care visits with your primary care provider (PCP), if you haven’t done so yet. At your visit, don’t forget to ask your PCP what screenings you are due for and what vaccinations you need (i.e., RSV, flu, pneumonia, shingles, COVID-19, etc.). […]
Posted on May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter will be available soon.
Posted on May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter will be available soon.
Posted on May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter will be available soon.
Posted on April 30, 2025
Dear Health New England Member: As part of our commitment to provide affordable access to high quality health care, we continually review the benefits and services offered to our members. As a result, from time to time, we update the coverage we provide and change the way that coverage is administered. As we do two […]
Posted on April 29, 2025
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, which is a great reminder to take charge of your hearing health. By focusing on your hearing today, you can ensure a healthier, more connected tomorrow. How often do you check your hearing? Hearing health is a key part of overall wellness, but many neglect it until a big issue […]
Posted on April 29, 2025
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Older women are most vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. Their estrogen levels, which help protect bone density, decline after menopause. That’s why it’s recommended that women 65 and older get bone mineral density tests to see if they already have the disease […]
Posted on March 27, 2025
Although depression is common among older adults, it isn’t necessarily a normal part of aging. Depression is a serious illness and not something to deal with on your own. Treatment is available, which can help improve your quality of life. Recognizing if you or a loved one have depression and seeking help from a medical […]
Posted on March 27, 2025
You may love to see pretty flowers bloom in spring, but they can be a problem when you have allergies. Sometimes called hay fever, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by pollen. That pollen tends to come from trees and flowers, in the case of spring allergies. (Grass and weed pollens can be culprits in summer […]