Preserve your aging joints
Skipping warm-ups and stretching. Getting injured during exercise or sports. A lot of us have been tough on our knees, hips and other joints for years. This may lead to … Continue reading Preserve your aging joints
Category: Health & wellness
COVID-19 vaccine approval for ages 5-11: what parents need to know
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine was authorized yesterday to be given to children, ages 5 through 11. This is a long awaited and highly anticipated approval, as children under the age … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccine approval for ages 5-11: what parents need to know
Finding the right mental health care provider, at your fingertips
Mental health is an important part of your overall health and well-being. It affects how you think, feel and act. It also determines how you handle stress, relate to others, … Continue reading Finding the right mental health care provider, at your fingertips
20 years of support for domestic violence survivors
This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is celebrating 20 years of the Shield Against Violent Environments (SAVE) program. BCBSKS is committed … Continue reading 20 years of support for domestic violence survivors
The Doctor’s Note: Get your flu shot this year
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection most seen during winter months. Typical flu symptoms are fever, chills, cough, body aches and fatigue that begin abruptly. My … Continue reading The Doctor’s Note: Get your flu shot this year
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
{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