Picture an older woman whose memory has been slipping. She often misplaces her keys. She has trouble recalling names. And occasionally she forgets to take the medications lined up on her nightstand. What’s going on? If you’re like many people, you may dismiss these changes as “senior moments” or wonder if they could be signs of a health condition. But if you’re a doctor or … Continue reading Could your medications affect your memory?
Well-being is personal and it means something different to everyone. We all have our own interests, health goals and routines that make us unique. Strive, powered by WebMD® ONE, is a health and wellness platform that creates a personalized wellness journey based on your background and health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) members can now access Strive on the go! Achieving … Continue reading Strive mobile app now available for BCBSKS members
We change over time. And our eating habits should, too. The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 address this by including life stages, like older adulthood, for the first time. The guidelines take into account that people ages 60 and up: Need more nutrients, but fewer calories Have lost bone and muscle mass May be overweight or obese Have a higher risk for cancer, … Continue reading Eating healthy at 60 and beyond
Looking for inspiration in the New Year? Tune into “Rewriting Wellness,” a new podcast series from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Blue365 that explores the people behind the most innovative wellness companies. From Fitbit to Sunbasket, each week features an entrepreneur or visionary sharing their story of success. While their brands are big now, their paths to that success, and the passions that … Continue reading Rewriting Wellness, a podcast about the people behind the most innovative wellness companies
First, the not-so-great news: Starting at around age 30, you naturally begin losing muscle. In fact, adults lose 3 to 8 percent of their lean muscle mass per decade. And by age 60, your muscle strength will deteriorate at a rate of 3 percent per year. With less strength to muster, daily activities (such as carrying bags of groceries or mowing the lawn) become harder, … Continue reading Clock stoppers: the best exercises for your 40s and beyond
A lot of people consider themselves resilient. Heck, it’s woven into the fabric of America: pull yourself up by your bootstraps and so on. But what about financial resilience? Are you prepared to prevent or recover from financial shocks, like those caused by natural disasters or more everyday emergencies? Here are some tips to build and sustain financial resilience for you and your family. Tip … Continue reading 3 tips for achieving financial resilience
Washing our hands is a simple concept we learn as children but is still just as important to our health and well-being at any age. Our hands are where hygiene begins and ends. Keeping them clean means keeping ourselves and others safe from unwanted germs that spread respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread in many ways, including: Touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth … Continue reading How to properly wash your hands
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 problems like osteoarthritis – and eventually, to joint replacement surgery. How to Care for Yourself Joint replacements are safe and effective, but there are many steps you can take before turning to surgery. Be kind … Continue reading Preserve your aging joints
