The clichéd triple H effect — heat, haziness, and humidity — has rolled into the Philadelphia area, confirming that yes, it truly is summer. And while kids flock to community…
The thrill of victory can be hard to come by in adulthood. The same can be said for time to exercise and opportunities to meet new people. But here’s an…
If you’re lucky enough to be traveling overseas anytime soon, take some steps now, before you leave, to help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Start Off on…
I've always assumed that nutritional counseling is something you do when you're finally serious about healthy eating and losing weight. But after speaking with registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator…
In less than a week, thousands of runners will be lining up along North Broad Street for Philadelphia’s most famous 10-mile race. After weeks of hard training, athletes from all…
13, 16, 18, 21…you may consider these birthdays important milestones in your child’s life, but when it comes to health coverage and benefits, the important ages to remember are 19…
Ten miles. One street. It's time to start training! Even if it's not your first time running the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the thought of running ten miles can…
Dennis after completing the 2013 Philadelphia Marathon I was curious to find out how some of my fellow Independence Blue Cross (IBX) associates are preparing for this year’s Blue Cross…
With arctic temperatures here to stay for awhile, I know I’m not the only person who wants to fly away to a warm beach somewhere. Research has shown that even…