Adopt a plant, calm your mind
From arugula to spinach, leafy greens in your diet boost your health. But there’s another way to add more plant power to your life: bring them off the plate and … Continue reading Adopt a plant, calm your mind
Author: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
{Guest blog} Join us to #StopSuicide
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. You could save a life. … Continue reading {Guest blog} Join us to #StopSuicide
Walking 101: cool-down stretches
Proper stretching helps you strengthen your muscles and increase your flexibility. And post-workout stretching can help reduce the buildup of lactic acid, which can lead to muscle cramps and stiffness. … Continue reading Walking 101: cool-down stretches
Walking 101
Walking is the ideal workout for many people. It’s easy, accessible, inexpensive, and virtually injury-free. Besides helping you lose or maintain weight, a regular walking program can help lower your … Continue reading Walking 101
Doctor’s note: The importance of back-to-school physicals
As summer break comes to an end and the school year begins, focus changes from camps, ball games, vacations, and other activities to the demands of school. In addition to … Continue reading Doctor’s note: The importance of back-to-school physicals
{Guest blog} Get ready for back to school
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. Getting a new … Continue reading {Guest blog} Get ready for back to school
Should FDA approvals hinder you from getting your COVID-19 vaccine?
Updated 8/24/2021: The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full FDA approval for ages 16 and older. According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE), there have been more … Continue reading Should FDA approvals hinder you from getting your COVID-19 vaccine?
{Video} Diagnosing and treating anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly one-third of both adolescents and adults. According to new research, millennials have become the most anxious generation … Continue reading {Video} Diagnosing and treating anxiety