Starting anything new can be a challenge — whether it’s an exercise regimen, a job, a diet, or a household routine. In our busy, hectic schedules, we tend to do…
Moss SternSeptember 9, 2021
If you’re heading to the beach for your vacation, it’s tempting to spend most of your time in a lounge chair soaking up the sun. But sitting for long periods…
Mary Eileen O'ConnorAugust 11, 2021
Three members of the Blue Streaks, Independence Blue Cross’s (Independence) employee running team, are training for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run ten-miler this year. Find out what motivates them…
Ashley WeylerJuly 19, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die five years earlier than women. They also die at higher rates from the three…
Sarah BishopJune 1, 2021
The global pandemic has had a devastating impact on our lives. COVID-19 has proven that it can affect anyone, but data indicates that ethnic and racial minority groups are disproportionately…
Veronica SerranoApril 1, 2021
You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t…
Ashley WeylerMarch 1, 2021
Trees help clean the air, but they also release a chemical that’s been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve immunity when you breathe it in. In Japan,…
Mary Eileen O'ConnorNovember 13, 2020
Half of all Americans have one of the top three risk factors for heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Are you one of them? Heart disease…
Mary Eileen O'ConnorMay 13, 2020
As a six-time Blue Cross Broad Street Run (BCSBR) finisher, I’m excited to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the race. Although I run races of various distances, including half…
Colin BarrettApril 26, 2019
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