Eating healthy at 60 and beyond
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
Rewriting Wellness, a podcast about the people behind the most innovative wellness companies
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
Clock stoppers: the best exercises for your 40s and beyond
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
3 tips for achieving financial resilience
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
How to properly wash your hands
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
The economic impact of caregiving
Caregivers are an invisible workforce. They play a critical role in the health and success of our communities and the U.S. healthcare system, and much of this demand is satisfied through uncompensated care. The number of American adults who serve as a caregiver continues to grow at a rapid rate, as over 51 million elderly adults require a caregiver to manage serious medical conditions. Caregiving … Continue reading The economic impact of caregiving
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 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
{Guest blog} NXTUS and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas collaborate to provide solutions to community health challenges in Kansas
In 2020, NXTUS, a Wichita-based nonprofit which supports entrepreneurship and drives innovation in the region, approached Blue Health Initiatives, part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, with an innovative idea to help provide solutions for community health challenges throughout Kansas. NXTUS knew it aligned with Blue Health Initiative’s mission to improve health outcomes and quality of life for Kansans. A collaboration was formed … Continue reading {Guest blog} NXTUS and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas collaborate to provide solutions to community health challenges in Kansas