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…
After two years of postponements, the Blue Cross Broad Street Run will make its return to Broad Street in October. It’s been a challenging couple of years, and it seemed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…