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 […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to someone who doesn’t have diabetes. That’s because high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves around your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to have: High LDL. The “bad” cholesterol that causes plaque to build […]
Posted on October 30, 2024
What is Prediabetes? We’ve all heard of type 2 diabetes. It’s when blood sugar levels rise because our body can’t properly process sugars in the food we eat. Before type 2 diabetes, there’s usually prediabetes. That’s when sugar (or glucose) levels are higher than normal, but not as high as with type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes […]
Posted on May 28, 2024
Your lungs move fresh oxygen into every cell of your body. Most of the time, you probably don’t even think about breathing. But when lung disease happens, it can bring pain and make breathing a struggle. Some common types of lung disease are asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. The symptoms […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
Good health starts in the home. That’s why Health New England has teamed up with Signify Health to provide eligible Medicare Advantage members with a no-cost In-Home Health Evaluation. If you qualify, you will be contacted directly by Signify Health on behalf of Health New England. This in-home health evaluation consists of meeting with a […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
Although winter is the most challenging time of the year for maintaining mental health, for people with anxiety and depression, spring can also be challenging. Everyone expects to feel a bit down when the skies are grey and the cold weather is here. But when it starts to warm up and the sun comes out, […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
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 October 25, 2023
Imagine breathing through a straw for minutes or hours. That’s how breathing can feel for someone with a chronic lung disease. Chronic lung disease is also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases, asthma. COPD causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems due to the following: Loss […]
Posted on October 25, 2023
What Effect Does Diabetes Have on Eye Health? Eye health can be affected when you have diabetes. Diabetes raises the risk for several eye diseases that can steal your sight. These include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, glaucoma, and cataracts. An eye doctor can spot these diseases early, when they are often easier to treat. […]
Posted on September 21, 2023
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 […]