The Advantages of Telemedicine, Both as a Patient and Caregiver

Peter Panageas helps his mother set up telemedicine on a tablet
Peter Panageas joins his mother Esther Panageas for a virtual doctor’s visit using telemedicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have altered the way they do business. Health care is no exception. We’ve made a lot of changes to ensure that our members have safe and convenient access to the care they need....
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The Health Challenges Facing Millennials

Sonia Cordner stays connected with her friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemic via video chats. As a millennial, I’m one of the 73 million people who was born between 1981 and 1996. That’s why I was curious when the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) published their Health of America Report on Millennial Health....
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Do This, Not That: Debunking Myths to Make Running More Efficient

A woman takes a break from running to have some water in front of a concrete wall
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 end well for him. The beloved manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company fell for one of the biggest myths in the running world....
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Mental Health and the Silver Tsunami

An older woman sits on a sofa, hands on her legs, looking away with an air of sadness
Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who specialized in geriatrics, I feel more awareness is needed of the mental health of older adults. There’s no better time than now, after we’ve been social distancing for months through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic....
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Repeat After Me: Self-Care is Not Selfish

A young woman relaxes with a book and a cup of coffee.
Like many women, I tend to put my health and well-being last on my list of priorities. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I went to see my specialist (yet I manage to schedule and attend many of my husband’s and parents’ appointments) or even worked out consistently (but I watch the baby so my husband can work out two to three times a week)....
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Tips to Protect Your Skin in the Sun

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For the past few months, everything in my life seems to revolve around COVID-19. When I’m not working from home, I’m foraging for food, making sure I have my prescriptions filled, adjusting to telemedicine visits with my doctor, and remembering how to take care of myself. Taking care of yourself while being socially isolated can be quite challenging....
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The Power of the Brain Break: Balancing Your News Intake with Mental Breathers

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has nearly everyone glued to the news 24/7. With things changing by the minute, the news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is power, right? Sometimes. The problem with the constant newsfeed is that it often does the opposite — leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and powerless. Our brains were not designed to handle this information overload....
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Mental Health Month: Stress Management for Your Overall Health

If you let your stress go unmanaged, you could be putting your health at risk.
As we go from adolescent to adult, it’s typical for our responsibilities to grow over time. It starts with being on time for school and doing homework and evolves to a line-up that includes bills, jobs, significant others, home ownership, debt, kids, and more. Before you know it, you’re full-blown adulting. And, if you’re like me,...
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Top 3 Ways to Add Well-being to Your Workday

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Sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. Consider these three things you can do while you work to protect your health and well-being.

Stand Up for Yourself (Literally!)

It’s been said that that sitting is the new smoking. Don’t believe it? Google it! Even if you’re physically active outside of work,...
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Don’t Be Fooled: 6 “Health Foods” That Are Really Junk Foods in Disguise

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We are lucky to live during a time when there’s an abundance of information available about the food we eat. The tricky thing is, sometimes there’s almost too much information available, so it can be hard to decide what’s healthy and what isn’t. You’ll see dozens of products in the grocery store aisles that lead you to believe they’re healthy....
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