Expert advice and real-world examples for preventing and overcoming health issues big and small.
Should I get a genetic test?
Member: My mother had breast cancer and I know it can run in the family. Should I have a genetic…
Statin therapy truths & myths
Member: My doctor prescribed statin therapy drugs to help treat my high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), but I’ve heard of statins causing…
Overcoming pain
For more than three decades, horses were Karen Little’s passion. “I actually spent most of my younger years riding horses,”…
Your health care team
Member: Blue Cross recently asked me about a medical condition I saw my doctor about. I’m curious — why does Blue…
Building a better experience
BILLING For ease and convenience, you can pay your Blue Cross health plan premium online. You can make monthly one-time…
Schedule your screenings
Each year, it’s important to keep preventive screenings and routine doctor visits top of mind. Taking a proactive approach to…
Making sense of medicare
ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE Amount you will pay in one plan year before coverage begins. Out-of-network charges in Minnesota do not apply…
Keep your kidneys healthy
One in three people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy, also called diabetic kidney disease. The condition damages blood vessels…
Evaluating your varicose veins
Member: I’ve noticed that I’ve developed more bulging (varicose) veins on my legs. Are they harmful and is this something…
Dealing with leg discomfort
Member: Lately when I go on my walks, I feel a cramping pain in my calves. It eventually goes away…
Healthy smiles
A healthy smile can say a lot about your wellbeing. In fact, your oral health plays a huge role in…
The art of saving lives
Putting together the beautiful pieces of her latest mosaic in her Robbinsdale senior community home, Carmen Berrios uses this creative…