Posted on May 1, 2023
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month which makes it a good time to check in on your hearing health. Your hearing is critical to your overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. For example, hearing loss has been associated with a wide variety of mental and physical health conditions such as diabetes, anxiety, and depression. […]
Posted on April 27, 2023
About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Treatments work best when breast cancer is caught early. That’s why it’s important to get screened regularly for the disease if you’re 45 or older. It’s equally as important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. […]
Posted on April 27, 2023
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, 2023
We know that social factors can also contribute to behavioral health issues and substance use disorder. Another way that Health New England is helping members is by providing access to the findhelp search tool. findhelp is a social care network platform that connects members to verified social care providers that serve your community. You can find […]
Posted on March 27, 2023
Maybe this question has been on your mind: Can my mental state affect my physical health? Doctors have suspected for centuries that there is a powerful tie between mind and body, and modern medical studies prove them right. Researchers now know that unhealthy levels of stress, depression and anxiety can wreak havoc with your hormones, immune […]
Posted on March 27, 2023
We partner with local experts from Baystate Health to inform you and help keep you healthy. To register for these FREE Health & Wellness virtual events, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the bottom of the page. Stress Incontinence, Solutions to Stop the Leak | Wednesday, April 19, 6—7 p.m. A type of urinary incontinence, and […]
Posted on March 22, 2023
Urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of bladder control. It affects about 25 million people in the U.S. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Two common types of incontinence are stress incontinence, which occurs when you cough, sneeze or lift something heavy, and urge incontinence, when you feel a constant need […]
Posted on February 22, 2023
Make it happen—get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. The good news is that colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if caught early, and the best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get […]
Posted on February 22, 2023
We partner with local experts from Baystate Health to inform you and help keep you healthy. To register for these FREE Health & Wellness virtual events, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the bottom of the page. Being Diagnosed with Colon Cancer – Now What? | Thursday, March 2, 6—7 p.m. Join Dr. Daniel Fish, colorectal […]
Posted on February 22, 2023
Health New England is proud to partner with My Advocate, a leading provider of outreach and advocacy services. My Advocate has been helping members achieve healthy living within their financial means for over 20 years. My Advocate finds government and community programs that help eligible Medicare members save money and improve their overall health and […]