Healthy Living: Priorities for your doctor visit
New numbers from the CDC show nearly half of us have delayed getting necessary care because of the pandemic.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Pandemic having big impact on pregnant women, new moms
New research suggests the pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on pregnant mothers and their newborn babies. Stillbirths and deaths are up by 1/3 across the nation.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Peace of mind amid allergy season
Coughing in public is something most of us have desperately tried to avoid throughout this pandemic. If you have allergies, that may feel like an impossible task right now.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Preventing brain injury in organized sports
More kids are back to playing organized sports now that restrictions are starting to ease, and with that inevitable means sports injuries.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Mentally preparing to send kids back to school
It has been a long, challenging year for students and parents struggling to make at-home learning part of their everyday life. Now, life as we know it is changing again with the return of in-person instruction.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: What's the big deal about microgreens?
Food trends come and go. Right now, we are seeing a comeback for some leafy green vegetables, but think small!
Regence BlueShieldHeart Month: 'Brain Attacks'
800,000 Americans suffer from strokes each and every year and women are more likely to have one than men.
Regence BlueShieldHeart Month: New mom suffers stroke, wakes up nearly 2 weeks later not knowing what happened
Just eight days after giving birth to a healthy baby girl, Andrea suffered a stroke from high blood pressure: "I just remember letting out a big scream and then, I don’t remember anything after that."
Regence BlueShieldHeart Month: Local woman saved by CPR, now hopes others learn
February is heart month, and statistics show women are less likely to receive bystander CPR. On top of that women are also less likely to notice problematic signs and symptoms when it comes to heart disease. One young woman who got a second shot at life has now made it her mission to make sure everyone knows how to save a life using CPR.
Regence BlueShieldHeart Month: Heart block wasn't a barrier for Miss World America Washington
The dance of life is a delicate one, especially for people who have had to navigate around a heart condition.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Heart attack signs and symptoms
February is heart month, and a time we like to focus on our cardiovascular health, specifically for women as we tend to assume caregiver roles, and often times, our own care goes by the wayside which is why Dr. Ruchi Kapoor says acting quickly can mean the difference in life and death.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Quitting smoking is tough but worth it
Smoking cigarettes continues to be a major medical hazard in the United States, where it is estimated that approximately 32 million Americans smoke tobacco.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month and while it is important to donate blood year-round, it is especially important during this pandemic.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: COVID restrictions impacting deaf community
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many communities, but it has posed some pretty unique challenges for the deaf community.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Baby steps to health
The dreaded New Year's resolution: New statistics show that nearly 189 million adult Americans will make one, and around 23 million of us will fail at them. So instead of setting ourselves up for failure this year, let's ease into a healthier lifestyle by taking baby steps with Life Coach Deborah Enos.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Alcohol disrupting sleep
It is no secret that we are dealing with more stress and anxiety than ever and one way people are coping with those unsettling emotions is by drinking alcohol.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder during the pandemic
We are in the thick of both the holiday season and the pandemic. For many, emotions are running high, and for others, Seasonal Affective Disorder is in full force.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: More people turning to meditation
Health experts say we are seeing a big increase in depression, anxiety, and stress right now, and with it, the amount of people practicing meditation is skyrocketing!
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: National Flu Shot Week
December 6th-12th is National Influenza Vaccination Week and it’s a good reminder to get the flu shot.
Regence BlueShieldHealthy Living: Hungry or just bored?
We are all spending a lot more time at home these days, and with mounting stress and holiday foods now constantly at our fingertips, we may find ourselves eating more often than we normally would, So are we are actually hungry, or just bored?
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