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The Expectant Mother’s Go-To Guide to Medications
Winter Hormonal Changes in Men and Women
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How Winter Hormonal Changes Affect Us
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Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth: Debunking Viral Dental Trends
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New COVID Variant XBB.1.5: How to Be Prepared
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Ensuring Access to Quality Health Care for Seniors
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Diabetes Screening: What You Need to Know
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Southeast Michigan Organizations Providing Medication-Assisted Treatment, Reentry Services to At-Risk Individuals
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Lost (and Found) in Translation: Improving Communication with Your Physician
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Avoid Injury With These 10 Guidelines for Safely Clearing Snow From Your Property
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Cervical Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
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Holland Woman with Hashimoto’s Disease Discusses Battle with ‘Invisible Condition’
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Senior Brain Health
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What to Know About HPV’s Link to Cervical Cancer 
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Doctor's Appointments to Make This Year
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Get the Most Out of Your HSA This Year with These Tips
Avoiding New Year’s Resolution Fatigue
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How to Avoid New Year’s Resolution Fatigue  
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The Science Behind Sunday Scaries
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What to Know about Congenital Heart Defects in Infants
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Side Effects After COVID Vaccine Linked to Strong Immune Response
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CPR: A Life-Saving Skill Everyone Should Know
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What's a Normal Resting Heart Rate?
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Understanding How Birth Defects are Detected
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After Losing Child to Flu, Metro Detroit Dad Urges Vaccination Against Flu, COVID
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Winter Health Risks Seniors Need to Be Aware Of
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How Mentoring Boosts Mental Health 
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The Neat Way to Lose Weight: What is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis?
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Cholesterol Screening: What You Need to Know
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CEO: Primary Care Doctors are Essential to Preventive Care
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Members Benefit from Blue Cross’ Diverse Business Model
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10 Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
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How to Keep Your Fitness Goals on Track
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Should You Use a Neti Pot?
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Make the Most of SilverSneakers
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How Winter Affects the Body
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Women’s Health: The Doctors and Specialists Who Keep You Healthy
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How to Avoid Bad Medication and Food Combinations
Hypertension vs. Hypotension
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Hypertension vs. Hypotension: The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
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How Cold Weather Affects the Heart
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How Cold Weather Affects the Skin
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Starting a New Workout Routine? 4 Things to Ask Your Doctor
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Sleeping Better with Allergies and Sinusitis
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Checklist for Changing Health Plans in the New Year
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Tips for Tackling Holiday Stress
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Top 5 Myths About Cancer
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Older Driver Safety: When It’s Time to Stop Driving
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New Year’s Mental Health Resolutions
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Signs of Holiday Burnout
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You Opened an HSA. Now What?
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Find Help for Holiday Depression
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This is How a Flu Shot Protects the Recipient and the Community at Large
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Listen to Your Doctor: Why Medication Adherence Matters
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The Difference between MD, DO, PA, RN and More, Explained
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How Cold Weather Affects the Lungs
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Advanced Analytics Drives Blue Cross Health Care Solutions
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How to Find Urgent Health Care During the Holidays
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Blue Cross Member Seeks to Change Narrative on Diabetes from Fighting to Loving
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Why Viruses Love the Cold
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Breast Cancer Survivor: Disability Insurance Helped Me Heal  
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What Doctors Want You to Know About Toys with Magnets
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How Cold Weather Affects Arthritis
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Managing Asthma During the Winter
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Covenant House Michigan Supports At-Risk Youth in Detroit Through House of Hope Program
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2023 Brings Improved Prescription Drug Plans from Blue Cross
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4 Health Conditions Made Worse by Cold Weather and How to Cope
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Helping Someone with Alzheimer’s Age in Place
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Family Health History: The Questions You Should Be Asking Your Loved Ones
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Medicare Open Enrollment Tips for Seniors: Find a Plan that Fits Your Needs
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The Benefits of Life Insurance
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What is a UTI? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections
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Talking to a Healthcare Provider About a Loved One's Health
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What to Know About Holiday Meal Myths
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How Diabetes Affects Your Feet
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When Men Need to Start Prostate Cancer Screening 
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Why Your Bladder Keeps You Up at Night
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CEO: Health Questions to Ask Friends, Family at Holidays
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How Often Can Children Take Antibiotics?
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Is Gestational Diabetes Preventable?
How to Recover from a Cigarette Smoking Relapse
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How to Recover from a Cigarette Smoking Relapse 
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5 Myths About Alzheimer's Busted
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RSV: What You Need to Know
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Distance Runners with Diabetes Share How They Stay Fueled
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How to Find Your Michigan Vaccination Record Online
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Blue Cross Expands Access to Mental Health Professionals
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GERD: Everything You Need to Know
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Why Thirdhand Smoke is Dangerous to Children
How Does the Change in Seasons Affect my Sleep?
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How Does the Change in Seasons Affect my Sleep?
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Prediabetes 101: What You Should Know
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Living with Undiagnosed ADHD
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How Sugar Impacts People Living with Diabetes
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Excessive Alcohol Use Among Men Puts Their Long-Term Health at Risk
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Health Top of Mind for Veterans Exiting the U.S. Military
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What to Know When You’re Diagnosed with Diabetes
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Hidden Ways Bullying Happens on Social Media
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What is Health Care Fraud?
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Grant Helps Individuals with Disabilities Safely Live at Home
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Are You Health Literate? Test Your Knowledge
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Henry Ford Health Launches Program Combining Postpartum, Newborn Visits for Detroit Mothers
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Resources and Support for Flu Season
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Being Her Voice: Mom of Special Needs Child Starts Safety Initiative
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Anxiety Screening Recommended for Children 8 and Older
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