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Health & Wellness

How to turn walking into a daily habit

You already know that incorporating a brisk walk into your daily routine is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise. Unfortunately, busy schedules, weather or downright lack of motivation can prevent you from meeting that daily goal. Below, BCBSKS employer group wellness coordinator Jane Shirley shares some strategies that can help you transform an inconsistent walking routine into a daily habit.

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Health & Wellness

{Guest blog} Caring for the caregivers

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. Those resources also extend to caregivers who may want guidance on caring for a loved one. In awareness of World Autism Month, New Directions highlights the resources they offer to caregivers of people with autism.

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Health & Wellness, Second Opinion videos

{Video} Organ donation runs in the family

In this episode from Second Opinion, organ recipient Karen discusses the life-saving kidney transplant she needed after being diagnosed with a rare genetic kidney disorder. When that kidney wore out several years later, it was her brother that was able to become a living organ donor and save his sister’s life.

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Health & Wellness, The Doctor's Note series

The Doctor’s Note: Reduce your chance of developing colon cancer

Cancer of the colon is a common cancer in both men and women. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Approximately one in three people who are diagnosed with this type of cancer will die of their disease. There are things you can do to reduce your chance of developing colon cancer: Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain … Continue reading The Doctor’s Note: Reduce your chance of developing colon cancer

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Health & Wellness, Recipes

{Video} How to select and cut hard-to-eat fruit

The spiky shell of a pineapple or fuzzy skin of a kiwi may have you thinking twice before choosing them as a snack, but don’t let their complex exteriors stop you from enjoying a fresh piece of fruit! We asked BCBSKS corporate chef Steve Harvey to demonstrate how to cut a pineapple, avocado and kiwi. Follow this step-by-step guide and you’ll be a produce slicing pro in no time!

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Health & Wellness, Second Opinion videos

{Video} Five things that people with borderline personality disorder struggle with

Borderline personality disorder is usually characterized by impulsiveness and instability in mood and behavior. In fact, those with this disorder are at a higher risk of dying from suicide. Familiarize yourself with these five issues that people with borderline personality disorder struggle with so you know when to reach out to a loved one.

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Do weighted blankets really work?

You already know that getting a good night’s sleep is key to a productive day. But unfortunately, stress, sickness and several other factors can prevent you from having a peaceful slumber. Instead of turning to medication, many people are choosing to relax with a weighted blanket before bed. Can they really help you sleep better?

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