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 […]
Posted on February 25, 2025
Get the Facts about Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer in the United States. Adults ages 65 to 74 are more likely than younger people to get it. But, recent data show that colorectal cancer has increased among people ages 15 to 39. How colorectal cancer begins Colorectal cancer […]
Posted on January 28, 2025
Do You Know the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? In recognition of American Heart Month, we’re sharing the following information to help you learn the signs of a heart attack. A heart attack strikes someone every 40 seconds in the U.S. If it happens to you, getting help right away is key to recovery. That’s […]
Posted on December 30, 2024
A new year brings new opportunities. For many, it’s a chance to improve some aspect of our daily lives and discover a little more joy. Try some of the following ideas. Start something healthy today—Here are a few areas where many of us can stand to improve: Establish an exercise routine, which can help you […]
Posted on December 30, 2024
Don’t wait! Schedule your 2025 preventive care visits early. Your Medicare Advantage plan benefit covers both an annual well-care visit and annual physical exam at no cost to you. Call your primary care provider (PCP) office today. What is an Annual Well-Care Visit?* It’s your opportunity to talk with your PCP about your overall health […]
Posted on November 25, 2024
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you have access to more than just medical benefits. The following extra benefits are part of your health plan for 2025, which can help you stay healthy and improve your overall well-being. New Virtual Health Services Virta: Nutritional Therapy for Weight Loss and Diabetes Reversal—Virta is available […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
Health New England has partnered with Virta Health to offer eligible Medicare Advantage members a new program to help you improve your health. Virta is now available to you if you have type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or a BMI of 25 or greater. Virta is a guided nutrition program for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes […]