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Stocking Your Pantry with Healthy Foods That Last
Grocery shopping may be something you used to take for granted. But it’s a little more complicated these days. To minimize shopping time, it’s important to get what you’ll need in as few trips as possible. And to maximize nutrition, it’s crucial to choose healthy foods that you’ll actually eat. The best way to achieve…Read More »
Snuggles, Physical Activity and Companionship: Pets offer Health Benefits While Working from Home
Decreased blood pressure, increased feelings of companionship and opportunities for exercise – all these benefits and more come with owning a pet. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the routine of having to meet your pet’s daily needs breeds responsibility and a feeling of accomplishment. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and more all have…Read More »
Social Apps Are Keeping Us Connected
For many of us who are now working from home, it can feel kind of crowded. The kids are remote-learning at home, and spouses or partners are set up to conduct their business from whatever quiet corner of the house they can find. At the same time, it can feel a bit isolating with friends…Read More »
Give Back by Giving Blood
“You can still go out and give blood. We’re worried about potential blood shortages in the future. Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement.” – U.S. Surgeon General, Jerome Adams Donate blood to save a life! Looking to find a way to give back to your community during these unprecedented times? Both American…Read More »
Spring is Here: Get Outside to Do Your Mind and Body Some Good
The New York State Department of Health suggests getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, garden, ride a bicycle or visit a park as healthy ways to stay active and reduce stress and anxiety while engaging in social distancing strategies. “Research supports what many of us already feel,” said Bruce Naughton, M.D., Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s vice president…Read More »
14 Ways to Spend Your Leisure Time
Even though going out to movies, concerts, large social gatherings, restaurants are on hold while we practice social distancing, there are many ways to continue to enjoy leisure time activities – albeit on a smaller scale. Looking for some fun, creative thing to do? Here are a few recommendations: 1. Cook! “Shop” your pantry for ingredients…Read More »
Why I Donated Stem Cells
About three years ago, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Network Analyst Tim Truax felt inundated by stories about children dealing with cancer. A couple of them hit really close to home. He saw the lives of a close friend — and then a family member — turned upside down when they learned of their children’s cancer diagnoses.…Read More »
Need a new running spot? Look no further!
“Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.” – Sarah Condor, New York Marathon runner My high school baseball coach firmly believed that forcing his players to run miles after making blunders during games served as atonement, as an…Read More »