1. Living

Tips and inspiration for living your best life.

Valentines card.

Sharing The Love

This past Valentine’s Day, more than 200 local seniors received a surprise in the mail. In December, a team of…
Hummingbird.

Feeding the Flock

With over 435 species of birds in Minnesota to watch, spring is the perfect season to start bird feeding outside…

Staying Steady

As you age, your risk for falling naturally increases — falls are so common in fact, that according to the…
Andy Steinfeldt.

Where Are They Now?

Member: Andy Steinfeldt Featured: Spring 2019 cover story Life has not slowed down for 75-year-old Andy Steinfeldt since being featured…
E E Blue Cross member Kate Ellis in her kayak.

Life In Motion

Watch Video Interview with Kate EllisJust awesome. That’s how Blue Cross member Kate Ellis describes the feeling she gets whenever…
A woman with her caregiver.

Mapping Out Transportation

Life is busy, especially when you are a caregiver. Driving your loved one to appointments and pharmacy visits can put…
A bee on orange flowers.

Growing Your Garden

When you think of gardening you may think of planting pansies in the spring or hydrangeas in the summer. But…
Edna Siniff has continued to lead an active life.

Where Are They Now?

Since she was featured in thrive. more than three years ago, Edna Siniff has continued to lead an active life.…

Gone Fishin’

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, so it’s no surprise that fishing is a favorite pastime for many across…

Building Better Bone Health

As you age, your bone density naturally decreases, meaning your risk for osteoporosis becomes greater over time. A common disease…

Beat the Heat

Getting outside and enjoying summer in Minnesota is important for your physical and mental well-being. But as temperatures rise, so…

Help Your Hearing

Healthy hearing is an important part of your overall wellbeing, and it is normal for your hearing to change as…