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

An older couple looks at the computer
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

A young woman looking very stressed in an office
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

A woman sits in a chair with a cup of coffee, gazing out the window
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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New Law Makes CPR Training More Accessible to Students in Pennsylvania

Jennifer Litchman-Green, vice president of Community Impact at the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, demonstrates chest compressions on a CPR training manikin.
Jennifer Litchman-Green, vice president of Community Impact at the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, demonstrates chest compressions on a CPR training manikin.

Thanks to advocates like the American Heart Association, significantly more people will be trained in saving a life

Making PA Schools CPR Ready

Pennsylvania just became the 39th state to require Hands-Only CPR training in schools....
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The Importance of Getting Away from Stress

A woman stands before the ocean, with her arms outstretched
How was your summer vacation — great or non-existent? If you said non-existent, there’s a good chance you’re like most Americans and only use about half of your vacation days each year.1 And, while it may be a good thing for your bank account, it could be hurting your health and productivity. Before you let another summer slip by without a break,...
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Let the Games Begin: Backyard Fun and Competition for Families

Summer is here and the kids are out of school — it’s the perfect time to get outside! But, you may notice that your kids would rather sit inside and watch TV, play video games, or scroll through their social media. If you’re looking for ways to get the kiddos active, why not get the whole family together (or even the entire neighborhood) for fun outdoor games and activities and a dose of healthy competition — right in your backyard....
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