Expert advice and real-world examples for preventing and overcoming health issues big and small.
Managing blood pressure
Member: My blood pressure has been normal for a while. Is it still important to monitor it? How long do…
Is your health on track?
Member: As I get older, I want to take the right steps to stay healthy. How can I be sure…
Appetite and Aging
Have you noticed that you’re simply not as hungry as you used to be? Or that the foods you once…
Finding Food Sovereignty
Every person deserves to have access to fresh, affordable food. Yet that isn’t the reality for many Minnesotans. According to…
Keep Your Skin Safe
by Jessica Migala On a beautiful sunny day, it feels so good to get outside for a walk or trip…
Alzheimer’s Awareness
Seven million. That’s the number of Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Although Alzheimer’s…
Where Are They Now?
Member: Maryann Kudalis Featured: Winter 2022 cover story Maryann Kudalis is still having a ball. Since being featured in the…
Marching Forward
National Health Observances help raise awareness about conditions and serve as a reminder to take charge of your health. Here…
Lessening Leg Pain
Member: I’ve noticed that when I go on walks, I get painful leg cramping. It goes awayafter I rest a…
Overcoming Chronic Pain
In the United States, an estimated 50 million people live with chronic pain. From arthritis to chronic headaches, these conditions…
Investing in Communities
Indigenous communities have long faced health inequities and barriers across our state. For this reason, Blue Cross is investing in…
5 Myths of Breast Cancer Screening
Roughly one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society, making it…