Score Big Points This Football Season with Tasty and Healthy Tailgating Snacks

Like many people, I eagerly anticipate the return of football season each September. Now that it’s here, I look forward to spirited Sunday afternoons spent watching and cheering on my home team, the Eagles, as they go on another championship run, and of course, snacking on some good ‘ole football food! As much as I am a fan of the sport,...
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Facing Your (Health) Fears

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Do you feel faint at the sight of a needle? Do you avoid hospitals at all costs? Do you have traumatic memories of a dental visit? If you have a medical fear, you’re in good company. Searching for “medical fears and phobias” yields a huge list of fears about medical situations. Sometimes, a fear becomes more disruptive to your life....
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5 Easy Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is a disease that affects one in nine men. But the good news is it’s 99 percent treatable if detected early.1 Plus, the recommendations for reducing your risk of prostate cancer are good for your overall health, too. So they’re things you should be doing anyways!

Maximize Your Chances

Educate yourself....
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Live Well at Every Age: A Guide to Healthy Aging by Decade

In many cultures around the world, aging is viewed as a positive — a natural part of life that creates a diverse community with people of all ages. Older adults are respected and consulted for their knowledge and experience. They often serve in positions of honor in families, communities, and businesses. In the United States, however,...
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3 Tips for Becoming a Smart Medicare Shopper

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Shopping for a Medicare plan can leave you adrift in a sea of plan options, insurance terms, and eligibility rules. Before you lose hope and abandon ship, help is on the way! Here are three tips for becoming a smart Medicare shopper.

1. Know Your Plan Options

There are three health insurance solutions for Medicare beneficiaries....
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A Dangerous Duo: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

An older man having his blood pressure checked at the doctor's office.
Diabetes can affect you in many ways: it can commonly cause problems with your eyes, your kidneys, your nerves, and your blood vessels. Unfortunately, it also can have a major impact on your heart. People with diabetes have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels).

The Connection Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

One of the side effects of diabetes is that it can damage your blood vessels....
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A Summer of Learning: The Value of a Good Internship

Darren Laws volunteering at a Blue Crew event.
Darren Laws, volunteering with the Blue Crew. As a college student nearing graduation, I know the value of a good internship. That’s why I appreciate the time I’ve spent at Independence Blue Cross. It has helped me network, gain real professional experience, acquire new skills, and learn from others — all of which will help make me more marketable when I graduate....
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Feeling Burnt Out? 5 Simple Ways to Beat Burnout Syndrome

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If you’ve ever seen the movie Office Space, you’re familiar with Ron Livingston’s comedic turn as Peter Gibbons, a burnt-out office worker who has stopped caring about his job. Although the movie is a comedy, it’s clear the subject matter struck a chord with viewers who recognize that burnout is a very real phenomenon....
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Escape from It All — Without Spending a Dime

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Full of stress but low on cash? Don’t fret, here are three ways you can recharge your batteries, for free, without ever leaving town. Try them over a weekend or make them part of your every-day life, either way, you’ll reduce your overall stress levels, which in turn will boost your productivity, mood, and immune function....
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Palliative Care: A Team Focused on Improving Your Quality of Life

Have you been diagnosed with a serious illness and wish you had more help? You’re not alone. Many times, people with serious health problems have doctors to help them with their medical condition, but they don’t know who to turn to for extra support and care. Hospice care may be an option for some, but what if you don’t need or want hospice yet?...
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