Expert advice and real-world examples for preventing and overcoming health issues big and small.
Healthy ingredients
thrive. is happy to welcome Amy Fendrich as the new face of the “Ask the Doctor” column. Dr. Fendrich is…
Cultivating wellness
When Jean Dzwonkowski was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of February, COVID- 19 was just showing up in…
Preventing heart disease
Compared with many parts of our bodies that undergo obvious changes as we age—skin develops wrinkles, bones lose density, for…
Understanding alzheimer’s
Member: I have an older loved one who has become more forgetful in recent years. I worry it might be…
Committed to your safety
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the lives of people throughout our state and around the world, we remain…
COVID-19 update
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our…
Catch more Z’s
Sleep is an important part of wellness throughout our lives, and there’s a lot more to it than simply feeling…
Wellness visits and physicals
Member: What is the difference between an Annual Wellness Visit and a Physical Exam? Do I need to get both?…
Statin therapy for heart disease
Member: My father was recently diagnosed with heart disease and was prescribed statin therapy. What does that mean and why…
Take charge of your health
Routine doctor visits, wellness exams and preventive screenings are an easy yet powerful way to stay ahead of chronic conditions…
Wellness visit questions
Member: After my annual wellness visit, I received some unexpected charges. Isn’t the visit covered under Medicare? —Margaret, St. Paul…
Dealing with depression
If you’re feeling out of sorts, having trouble sleeping or eating, or aren’t interested in taking part in daily activities,…