There are several ways you can play an active role in managing your parent’s chronic illness, so they can achieve self–management and a better quality of life.

How to Help Aging Parents Deal With Chronic Diseases

Established risk factors for ALS include age, sex and family history. If you've received an ALS diagnosis, genetic testing may be an option for you.

What is ALS?

Feeling congested? Have a stuffy nose and can’t seem to get relief? A neti pot might be just what you need.

Should You Use a Neti Pot?

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but does the same go for aspirin? Most people think of aspirin as a painkiller, which it is. But since it helps reduce inflammation in the body, it’s also good for cardiovascular health. This is why taking an aspirin a day can potentially reduce your risk for a heart attack....

Should You Take a Daily Aspirin?

Can stress be a good thing? For most us, the word itself evokes fear and concern. Historically, stress has been linked to illness and even death. Yet, at its core, it serves an important purpose. Dr....

Stress is a signal that warns you of sudden or imminent danger. When it comes to life or death situations, it is crucial to our survival. But stress shouldn’t be a chronic condition.

Defining Stress: The Good, The Bad, The Unhealthy

Each year, more than 2. 2 million Americans are treated for skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States. While 2. 2 million may sound frightening, advancements in medicine mean that patients have a good chance of recovery when the skin cancer is detected and treated early....

Signs of Skin Cancer That May Surprise You

Since osteoporosis develops slowly over years it may not be noticed until there is a fracture. Learn how to prevent osteoporosis before it starts.

Physical Therapist Helping Senior Woman Improve Mobility and Prevent Osteoporosis

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – together with Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Complete – are committed to bringing child abuse prevention and awareness to the forefront in 2022. This year, we are partnering with the Children’s Trust Fund to raise awareness and funds for their important work.

Blue pinwheels commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Month sit in a park

Child Abuse Prevention as Public Health: Blue Cross Partners with Children’s Trust Fund  

Without ever even donating bone marrow, the selflessness of a stranger living 5,600 miles away reversed the fortunes of one Romeo, Michigan family forever. Giorgio Kozak spent a good portion of his first eight years of life sitting inside hospital rooms, where he’s received over 100 blood transfusions....

National Donor Day: Michigan Child Benefits From Bone Marrow Registry in Unexpected Fashion   

If left untreated, high blood pressure (hypertension) can put a person at risk of developing life-threatening conditions such as stroke, kidney failure or heart disease. High blood pressure has been called the “silent killer” because you may not have symptoms....

How Can I Naturally Lower My Blood Pressure?

The sun’s rays make us feel good, but those UV rays shining down on us are the cause of most skin cancers, so sun protection is of vital importance.

mother put sunblock cream on little daughter face at beach

Skincare Protection 101  

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