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Scientists have been working with a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, and will start human trials in 2018. If successful, the diabetes vaccine will have the potential to reduce the number of new type 1 cases every year by providing immunity against the virus that triggers the body to attack […]

Potential Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine

December 14, 2017 in Health tagged diabetes / health / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

Do you love cheese? Do your goals include having great heart health? Well do we have some great news for you! New findings suggest that the diary product might reduce risks of developing heart disease or stroke. Up until recent years, cheese has been thought of as unhealthy, filled with […]

Cheese Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

December 12, 2017 in Health tagged diet / heart health / Nutrition / preventative health measures / wellness by Andrea Hektner

U.S. authorities approved the world’s first digital drug last week. It contains a very small microchip embedded inside of a pharmaceutical drug. How does the pill work? Once the pill is dissolved by stomach acid, the microchip sends signals to a smart device to notify physicians of its consumption. This […]

Digital Pills: The Future of Healthcare Is Medicinal Tracking

December 3, 2017 in Uncategorized tagged health insurance / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures / Technology by Andrea Hektner

Hemophilia — The Tissue Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue or cells. This is then analyzed under a microscope to look for abnormalities or mutations. A biopsy is one of the first steps a doctor will take when a patient exhibits symptoms of cancer or another […]

How the Liquid Biopsy Can Change Cancer Treatment

December 1, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

National American Diabetes Month is observed in November in order to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on over 30 million people in America alone. In addition, another 84 million people in the US are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program’s theme […]

November: American Diabetes Month

November 29, 2017 in Health tagged diabetes / health insurance / heart disease / kidney disease / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

Fitness wearables have been an exceptionally useful tool in helping people lose weight. It also helps people stay on track of their health. Many notable companies have been implementing a subsidiary program for their members to use the technology and track it. If they make a certain goal or hit […]

UnitedHealthcare Motion Implements Fitness Wearables

November 27, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged health insurance / preventative health measures / senior fitness / Technology / wellness by Andrea Hektner

In efforts to live a healthier life, many of us try different ways of changing habits in our daily lives. Taking vitamin supplements is a tempting way to add more nutrition in our lives. You might feel that you do not eat enough leafy greens or that you should probably […]

Are Vitamin Supplements Good for You?

November 25, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged diet / Nutrition / preventative health measures / self-care by Andrea Hektner

Aetna has partnered with four networks: Arizona, Minnesota, Texas and Virginia. With Aetna’s efforts in creating joint ventures with health systems in these states, we can expect to see value-based care increase for members. “Vision 2020” is the strategy Aetna is taking. The goal is to ensure 75 percent of […]

Aetna Implements Joint Ventures to Improve Member Care

November 3, 2017 in Uncategorized tagged alternative care / Insurance Carrier News & Products / preventative health measures / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Today is the 24th annual National Mammography Day! How should you celebrate? By scheduling a mammogram of course! And while you are at it, tell all your friends to schedule one too. Back in 1993, President Bill Clinton declared that the 3rd Friday in October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month) […]

It is National Mammography Day! Schedule Your Mammogram!

October 20, 2017 in Medicare tagged cancer / health / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

The winter months are slowly creeping up, and with the dropping temperatures come the rise of the flue and common cold. So why is it that people are more likely to get sick during these chilly seasons? Well, it’s not exactly the weather that’s the culprit. It’s the germs and […]

5 Tips on How to Avoid Catching a Cold This ...

October 12, 2017 in Health tagged health / influenza / preventative health measures / senior fitness / sleep health by Andrea Hektner