Even if you don’t currently know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s likely that you will eventually. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 5 million Americans, and that number is projected to rise…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 10, 2020
As the Medical Director for Independence Blue Cross’s Medicare Advantage plans, I have always used my 30 years of practicing geriatrics as a guidepost for writing my blogs. I have…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 2, 2020
As a Registered Nurse Health Coach at Independence Blue Cross, I help members who are diagnosed with cancer. I educate them on their diagnosis as well as managing side effects…
Rachel SandoneOctober 28, 2020
Since the late 1990s, the United States has seen a dramatic rise in the use and misuse of opioids, leading to record numbers of addictions and overdoses. Tragically, opioid overdoses…
Jeffrey GreenOctober 28, 2020
According to the World Health Organization, the average life span for women is about six to eight years longer than that of men, hinting that men’s hesitance to seek medical…
Dr. Frank UrbanoOctober 20, 2020
As I reflect on the past three years of my life, if I were to sum things up in one word, it would be: grateful. Incredibly grateful. My journey has…
Amy GalloOctober 19, 2020
The novel coronavirus is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that has stunned the global health care system. To date, the CDC reports more than 7 million COVID-19 cases and more…
Lisa LiburdOctober 15, 2020
In my home, Sundays are for football! We watch every game on TV, and indulge in our favorite football foods throughout the day. As much as I am a fan…
Veronica SerranoOctober 5, 2020
While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important…
Dr. Ellen RiccobeneSeptember 23, 2020
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