Nowadays, over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins and other nutritional supplements are big business. In 2019, 77 percent of Americans reported using these types of products, and the average American now spends around…
After the 2020 we’ve had, I can’t wait to bring in the new year. For 2021, I’m looking forward to much better days. In addition to hopefully returning to a…
My kids aren’t letting COVID-19 dull their holiday spirit. In fact, their excitement seems to be higher than ever! Whether it’s spotting the first lights in the neighborhood, getting a…
I don’t think I’m alone in saying there’s something about the holiday season that elevates stress levels. Maybe it’s the pressure to create the “perfect” holiday or a never-ending to-do…
Open Enrollment is here! When it comes to 2021 health insurance plans, we know you have choices. That’s why we work hard at Independence Blue Cross to provide you with…
Chances are your family health history includes many common medical issues like diabetes, stroke, and cancer. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving Day as National Family Health History Day,…
If you have diabetes, taking care of your health can be challenging during normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it so much harder. I’d like to examine the pandemic’s…
There are online ratings for everything nowadays: restaurants, vacation rentals, nail salons, car mechanics, and doctors, just for starters. Thanks to the worldwide communication explosion, consumers have vast amounts of…
What if? These are usually the first two words that people with anxiety think when they are worrying. What follows are chains of intrusive, catastrophic thoughts that can be so…