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Next webinar: Meditation – Five Senses
Date: October 28, 2020 | Time: 07:30 am ET | Register Now
A meditation using your sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste as you find yourself present in the moment.
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October 21, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A breathing meditation to keep your grounded no matter what is going on around you.
Meditation – Progressive Muscle Relaxation
October 14, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A guided muscle relaxation mediation centered on leaving your body feeling refreshed.
October 7, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A calming meditation that sets out to rejuvenate our bodies and our minds.
September 30, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Dan by a fountain as you take time to acknowledge your senses and be present in the moment.
September 23, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan uses the power of positive messaging and a hand over our heart to bring you peace.
September 16, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us through a cycle of box breathing to leave us feeling rejuvenated.
September 9, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Marissa on her farm amongst her sunflower garden for an energizing and uplifting meditation to inspire and promote positivity in your life.
September 2, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan offers us the chance to heal our bodies with a mindful practice as we embrace the power of the sun.
August 26, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us on a journey as we imagine where our mind can take us as we follow our breath.
August 19, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Count your way to a mindful morning. Join Dan as he leads you on a counting meditation.
August 12, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Marissa takes us to her bee farm as she guides us through Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath).
August 5, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan brings mindfulness into practice as he offers you kind words for yourself.
Meditation – Awareness with the Music of Nature
July 29, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Marissa uses the “music of nature” in this meditation to help us focus on life around us.
July 22, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us through a simple breathing exercise to draw awareness to our breath.
July 15, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Using a beautiful desert location, Marissa’s meditation reminds us to stay centered.
July 8, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Madie leads you on a meditation perfectly set to wake you up and start your day.
July 1, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Dan as you meditate yourself to a place of serenity.
June 24, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Take a moment to relax with Dan. This meditation will leave you feeling refreshed and restored.
June 17, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Melissa takes to a river bank to watch the water, listen to the birds and focus on our breath.
June 10, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Marissa on her farm as she leads us in a meditation focused on loving kindness.
June 3, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan provides a guided meditation that will leave you in a state of deep relaxation.
May 27, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan reminds us of the power of our breath to reset our minds and help us relax.
May 20, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan leads you through a visualization mediation as you transport yourself to one of your favorite places.
Tips to Survive Social Isolation and Prevent Loneliness
March 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Listen to Dr. Michael Kobernick, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan senior medical director, explain various ways to maintain your well-being while practicing social distancing. He will also discuss how to prevent loneliness and the importance of building a strong social support system.
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It’s important to get outside to move, get fresh air, and sunshine. Health coach Madie will show you how to utilize items you probably have in your backyard to get a quality workout. She will also show you how to incorporate everyday outdoor activities into your fitness routine.
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Mason bees are amazing pollinators for our flowers and food crops. They are gentle, and easy to raise in your backyard or garden. Mason bees nest in pre-made holes, and we can help to increase their populations by providing them with homes. Marissa and her husband Ken show you how to make a mason bee … Continue reading Make a Mason Bee House
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Health coach Marissa will demonstrate how to make delicious and nutritional smoothies that will help you power your day. Smoothies are an easy way to get your recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day.
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Join health coach Marissa as she walks you through ideas to Be Present, Be Well during times of stress or anxiety. She will show you how to take a mental vacation, use your five senses, remain connected with friends and family, and de-stress with pets.
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Health coach Dan will discuss the technique of belly breathing and leads you through a breathing exercise. Belly breathing is a great way to decrease your heart rate and lower blood pressure.
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Health coach Madie will demonstrate how to make your own bone broth at home. Bone broth is rich in minerals that support your immune system and may help with joint pain and gut health.
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Join health coach Marissa Jarrett as she leads you through an outdoor meditation session. Enjoy the sounds of birds, and the sights of pansies gently fluttering in the breeze under a blue sky. Then return to your day with a mood boost and renewed sense of energy.
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Justine leads you through a brief meditation on joy. Take a moment to focus on what brings you joy.
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Justine leads you through a meditation to “find a heart of peace” and a stillness in your life to be the best version of yourself.
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Angie leads you through a guided meditation focused on gratitude. Take time today to focus on people and things you are grateful for in your life.
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Marissa leads you through a meditation in nature. Take a restorative nature break to counteract a hurried world.
Meditation – Positive Affirmations
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Marissa leads you through a meditation with positive affirmations. Affirmations can help empower you when you speak your dream out loud.
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Angie leads you a meditation using your five senses and helps you focus your attention on the world around you using sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste.
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Health coach Marissa will demonstrate how to make a delicious, moist, and healthy cookie with only 3 ingredients. They are gluten-free, vegan and make a perfect snack anytime of the day.
Virtual Tour of a Self-Sufficient Farm
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Yaks, peacocks, garden, a pet pig oh my! Take a virtual walk through a fully self-sufficient farm that raises animals, grows food, manages bees for honey, and provides an abundance and beauty of nature.
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Unwind the mind and body with a Sun Salutation sequence. Join health coach Marissa and her guest Ginny Renas as they lead you through 5 rounds each of Ashtanga style Sun Salutation A & B.
How to start a Container Garden
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You can still enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers even if you do not plant a garden. Container gardens offer versatility when space or soil conditions are an issue. Marissa demonstrates how to start a container garden using clay pots, and organic materials.
How to start a Straw Bale Garden
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Straw bales provide an economical & convenient way to grow a garden when soil and space are a concern. Marissa shares how she prepares her straw bales for planting.
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Washing your hands seems like an easy task, but many of us do it wrong. Health coach Melissa will walk you through the proper way to wash your hands and an experiment you can do with children to show them the importance of clean hands.
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Are you running out of easy and healthy meal ideas for your family? Health coach Melissa will demonstrate how cook Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini – a dish that even your pickiest eater will love.
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Rucking is when you wear a backpack with a weight (ruck plate). Join health coach Chris to learn how to incorporate this simple piece of equipment into your workout routine.
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Spring is the perfect time of year to get a garden started. A garden is the gift that keeps on giving and fun for the whole family. Getting down and dirty in the dirt has shown to provide an immense amount of health and well-being benefits.
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Are you running out of ways to keep your kids active? Join health coach Angie and her kids as she provides games and activities your family can use – including an indoor obstacle course!
Meditation – 5-Minute Meditations for Beginners
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Join Miki as she leads a 5-minute breathing meditation perfect for beginners.
The power of introverts and extroverts
October 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Introverts find energy when they spend time alone and prefer quality time with a couple of people at a time. Extroverts find energy being around a lot of people and prefer to spend their time in large groups. Each type of person brings unique strengths and perspective to your family, workplace and friendship groups. Join … Continue reading The power of introverts and extroverts
October 21, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A breathing meditation to keep your grounded no matter what is going on around you.
October 15, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Join us as we all try to drop five pounds and keep it off by January 1, 2021. Drop 5 of COVID-19 will provide you with motivation, a weight tracker and support as we tackle weight loss as a community.
Meditation – Progressive Muscle Relaxation
October 14, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A guided muscle relaxation mediation centered on leaving your body feeling refreshed.
October 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Dr. Caldwell, an optometrist at Heritage, will explain the importance of vision care for you and your family. She’ll review new clinical recommendations and how to achieve your best vision care.
October 7, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A calming meditation that sets out to rejuvenate our bodies and our minds.
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being October Challenge Kick-Off
October 1, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Join us for the kick-off of Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being’s October Challenge. Each day you’ll be asked to complete a well-being activity that will help you live a more thriving life.
September 30, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Dan by a fountain as you take time to acknowledge your senses and be present in the moment.
September 24, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Because of increased use of popular e-cigarettes, we’ll review the current research and recommendations around them. We’ll also discuss the free Tobacco Coaching program for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members.
September 23, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan uses the power of positive messaging and a hand over our heart to bring you peace.
Leverage Your Social Circle for Motivation
September 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Social circles can provide motivation and accountability for changing or sustaining your healthy habits. We’ll provide you with research and review examples of how you can add them into your daily life.
September 16, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us through a cycle of box breathing to leave us feeling rejuvenated.
September 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Researcher Dan Buettner found Blue Zones throughout the world where people thrive with healthy living into their 100s. We’ll review the key elements of the Blue Zones so you can consider incorporating them into your life.
September 9, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Marissa on her farm amongst her sunflower garden for an energizing and uplifting meditation to inspire and promote positivity in your life.
September 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET
We scan well-being research and news daily. In this session, we’ll share recently published, innovative and exciting information we found.
September 2, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan offers us the chance to heal our bodies with a mindful practice as we embrace the power of the sun.
August 27, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn how to support your well-being through a healthy lunch. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian, will provide examples of healthy lunches for you and your family you can make during the busy week.
August 26, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us on a journey as we imagine where our mind can take us as we follow our breath.
The Importance of Financial Well-Being
August 20, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Financial well-being is the ability to meet current and future financial needs, and how secure you feel in your finances. Your level of financial well-being — not your wealth — can affect your physical and mental well-being. In this session, we’ll talk about the elements of financial well-being and positive financial behaviors.
August 19, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Count your way to a mindful morning. Join Dan as he leads you on a counting meditation.
Lifelong Oral Health Habits Pay Off in the Long Run
August 13, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Dr. Lisa Knowles, a dentist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will explain why it’s important to begin and maintain oral health routines from an early age. She will also review new recommendations and how to encourage the best dental care.
August 12, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Marissa takes us to her bee farm as she guides us through Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath).
August 6, 2020 12:00 PM ET
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and recognizes the need to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Join our special guest, Lonias Gilmore, M.P.H., from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as she highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, and provides solutions to breastfeeding challenges.
August 5, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan brings mindfulness into practice as he offers you kind words for yourself.
July 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Sleep is important to your health. Lack of restorative sleep is linked to conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. If you struggle to fall or stay asleep, then join us and learn hints and habits that may help you to sleep better.
Meditation – Awareness with the Music of Nature
July 29, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Marissa uses the “music of nature” in this meditation to help us focus on life around us.
Specialty Benefits and Planning for the Unexpected
July 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Protect your finances, plan for the future and prepare for the unexpected by adding specialty benefits to your personal portfolio. Join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan specialty benefits expert Richard Vaccarella as he discusses how specialty benefits can help.
July 22, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan takes us through a simple breathing exercise to draw awareness to our breath.
Gardening Q & A with Farmer Ken
July 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Gardening is growing in popularity. Just about anyone can grow some of their own produce, whether they have a large garden or a container garden on their patio. In this session, Farmer Ken, who lives on a self-sustaining farm, will answer your questions about how to get your garden to thrive.
July 15, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Using a beautiful desert location, Marissa’s meditation reminds us to stay centered.
July 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Use technology to support your well-being goals, whether it’s to track your exercise, learn meditation or drink more water. Learn how apps, devices and other forms of technology can help support your physical, mental and social well-being.
July 8, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Madie leads you on a meditation perfectly set to wake you up and start your day.
Flexibility and Optimal Health
July 2, 2020 12:00 PM ET
One of the most important components of physical health is to remain flexible throughout your lifetime. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator reviews the benefits of flexibility and the actions you can take to become more flexible.
July 1, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Dan as you meditate yourself to a place of serenity.
June 25, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Aging is a natural process of life and can be embraced with well-being. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will provide tips that you can put in place to help you thrive in life.
June 24, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Take a moment to relax with Dan. This meditation will leave you feeling refreshed and restored.
June 18, 2020 12:00 PM ET
There are things you can do to reverse the loneliness risk factor. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review types of loneliness and how to resolve them.
June 17, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Melissa takes to a river bank to watch the water, listen to the birds and focus on our breath.
Using Vision Boards to Re-Energize Your Goals
June 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET
A vision board can be a creative way to display your goals and help you achieve them. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator provides examples and the scientific evidence to support having a plan.
June 10, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join Marissa on her farm as she leads us in a meditation focused on loving kindness.
June 4, 2020 12:00 PM ET
In times of uncertainty it can be easy to succumb to stress. Fight off those feelings by creating a “self-care day” to address your physical and mental needs.
June 3, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan provides a guided meditation that will leave you in a state of deep relaxation.
May 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Taking time each day to be grateful helps us to re-wire our brains to look for the good around us. Learn the importance of gratitude to your body and brain and receive tips on how to add gratitude practices into your life.
May 27, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan reminds us of the power of our breath to reset our minds and help us relax.
May 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Take the time to identify your purpose in life. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will share the benefits of identifying your purpose and what you can do to find your true meaning.
May 20, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Dan leads you through a visualization mediation as you transport yourself to one of your favorite places.
Home Workouts for You and Your Kids
May 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn some creative ways to work out at home with kids, your spouse, or by yourself.
May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Journaling is a great way to organize your life, record this historic time, and work out any worries. You will learn the importance of this practice and how to incorporate it into your life.
April 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn why walking through the woods or spending time near water is so popular. Nature positively impacts our bodies and brains, helps to reduce stress, and increases brain function. So, go outside today!
April 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Building on our most popular class – Hygge – today we will talk about Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life and Lagom: the Swedish art of balanced life.
April 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn helpful tips that can make working from home a joy through good sleep, schedules, and even taking regular breaks.
April 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn the importance of you and your family becoming more resilient using meditation, mindful breathing, yoga, apps, and more.
Nutritious Noshing with Family
April 2, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shows how to use stocked pantry items for easy nutrition and creative meal prep ideas for kids.
Tips to Survive Social Isolation and Prevent Loneliness
March 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Listen to Dr. Michael Kobernick, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan senior medical director, explain various ways to maintain your well-being while practicing social distancing. He will also discuss how to prevent loneliness and the importance of building a strong social support system.
March 19, 2020 12:00 PM ET
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator discusses the importance of happiness, how to improve your happiness and how happiness affects your overall well-being.
Well-Being Benefits of Arts & Crafts
March 12, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Studies show those who routinely engage in arts and crafts find stress relief and creative fulfillment benefits from those activities. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review the well-being benefits of painting, drawing, woodworking and knitting, and how to get started.
March 5, 2020 12:00 PM ET
If everyone 50 years and older got regular screenings, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss what you can do to prevent colorectal cancer.
February 27, 2020 12:00 PM ET
There’s no reason to take a break from physical activity when the temperature drops. In fact, exercising in cooler weather has some distinct advantages over working out in warmer weather. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review ways you can stay physically active in the winter and provide tips to stay safe.
Understanding Gastrointestinal Health
February 20, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Your digestive tract is a gateway to your current health status. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss the Bristol Stool Chart and steps you can take to maintain your gastrointestinal health.
February 13, 2020 12:00 PM ET
As the month of romance and Valentine’s Day, it’s only fitting that February is American Heart Month. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator discusses why Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to focus on your heart health through gratitude and compassion.
Heart Health through Meditation
February 6, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Research about the mind-calming practice of meditation published over the past two decades found that meditation may improve a host of factors linked with heart disease. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review the research and guide you through a live meditation.
January 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Winter months don’t have to end your fruit and vegetable consumption. Seasonal produce in your area will vary by growing conditions and weather. Remember, whether your produce is fresh, frozen, canned or dried, it all counts toward your overall health. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will highlight which winter produce you should be eating.
January 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Hygge is a Danish word that can be best described as enjoying life’s simple pleasures. It was created as a concept and lifestyle by the Danish in the 18th century and is now a fundamental part of their culture. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will teach you how to hygge, provide tips to hygge your home … Continue reading Hygge
January 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn about the importance of becoming resilient to stress through a variety of different activities. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator explains resilience and how you can improve it.
January 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET
The holiday season is over, so now it’s time to focus on your well-being. The Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review physical, mental, community, social and financial well-being and inspire you to select an area of well-being to focus on in 2020.
December 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Your Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will wrap up the year and provide you with a sneak peak of what’s to come for next year’s program.
December 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Enhance your physical, mental and emotional health by decluttering your home. A disorganized or cluttered home can increase stress, decrease happiness, and make it difficult for you to rest and relax. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips on how to enhance your quality of life by getting organized. WATCH ON-DEMAND: https://vimeo.com/379116015/68e4556aea
December 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Getting the proper amount of rest can be challenging. Rest and relaxation are often overlooked, but they play a critical role in the way the body restores energy, repairs muscle tissue, refocuses the mind and more. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips on how you can properly rest to be more physically and mentally … Continue reading Rest Up
November 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET
You’re responsible for juggling many tasks at home and work, which may lead to unhealthy habits if not managed correctly. Learning how balancing your work life and personal life can help decrease stress, improve your attitude and happiness, and more. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide you with tips on how to better manage your … Continue reading Work-Life Balance
November 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET
There are many reasons for wanting to have a home gym such as privacy, cost efficiency, time and flexibility. The holidays bring a great opportunity to start creating and building your home gym. Your Virtual Well-being Coordinator will discuss the benefits and steps of creating a home gym and what equipment to start with.
November 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The holiday season brings opportunities to socialize with friends and family, but it can also bring many challenges to your health and well-being. Holidays usually revolve around parties, food and stress, which may result in weight gain and decreased overall well-being. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide you with encouraging tips to stay healthy and … Continue reading Healthy Holidays
October 31, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Taking a break from using electronic devices has many health and well-being benefits. It can be a great opportunity to refocus the mind, reduce stress and improve your social connections. Your Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide you with actions, tips and well-being benefits of implementing a digital detox for you or your family.
October 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET
As we get older, our health and well-being become more and more critical. Seniors who want to stay young can maintain their youthfulness by exercising, getting involved with the community and social activities, stimulating the brain’s neural pathways and more. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will provide tips for seniors to be physically, mentally and socially … Continue reading Senior Health and Well-Being
October 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 15.4 million Americans care for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Providing care for a spouse, loved one or friend can be very rewarding, but also hazardous to your health and well-being, and professional life. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide you with tips on how to care for … Continue reading Caring for the Caregiver
October 10, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Research has determined loneliness has the same effect on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, making it as dangerous as obesity. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will discuss the effect of loneliness and how to avoid social isolation by improving social skills, building social support, increasing social interaction and more.
October 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Working from home can bring many benefits to both your work and personal life, but sometimes you may need a reminder to focus on your health and well-being. Your Virtual Well-being Coordinator will provide you with tips to stay healthy by skipping the easy-access sugary snacks, sticking to a schedule, setting up a healthy work … Continue reading Healthy Working at Home
September 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Are you curious about the latest nutritional trends? Learn the facts about them and how you can help yourself and your family establish a long-term approach to healthy eating from Susan Okonkowski, a registered dietitian at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
September 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET
There are more than 100 types of cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will talk about how screenings, vaccinations and making healthy choices can aid in the prevention of certain cancers. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and … Continue reading Cancer Awareness
September 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET
When you or your family is sick or injured, you have a few places you can go for medical care, including a doctor’s office, urgent care facility, emergency room or health clinic. So how do you decide which is the best place to resolve your physical or mental health needs? Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will walk … Continue reading Proper Use of Care
Learn How to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Control Blood Sugars and Fight Diabetes
September 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Making small changes to build healthier habits can help you live happier for the long haul. Feel empowered by learning how to manage blood sugars to help fight prediabetes and diabetes. Grace Derocha, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will talk about a healthy nutritious diet that includes all … Continue reading Learn How to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Control Blood Sugars and Fight Diabetes
August 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Direct-to-consumer drug advertising often emphasizes lifestyle over information such as side effects and cost. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Registered Pharmacist Renata Jalosinski will discuss the evolution of DTC advertising, including U.S. Food & Drug Administration requirements and guidelines, as well as legislation that may affect the future of drug advertising. We’ll discuss the … Continue reading Consumerism: Drug Ads
August 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Regular physicals, screenings and tests are an important part of your well-being. Learn the steps you can take to better manage your health and well-being with Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator Matt … Continue reading The Power of Preventive Care
August 15, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Summer vacation is almost over, so it’s time to get kids ready for school. Don’t wait until the last week of summer to get your child’s medical checkups complete, vaccinations shots up to date and sleeping routine down. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will discuss the benefits and steps of preparing yourself and your child … Continue reading Prepare Your Kids for School
August 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Going away to college is a major transition for your child. According to research from New York University, parents should talk with their children about the realities of college life as they take on new roles, abundant pressures and more responsibilities. Virtual Well-being Coordinator Matt Wozny will talk about ways to prepare your child for … Continue reading College Well-Being
August 1, 2019 12:00 PM ET
It’s important to know the facts about vaccines. Children and adults should be immunized to protect their health and the community from such conditions as flu and pneumonia. Renata Jalosinski, a registered pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will discuss the safety and effectiveness of select vaccines and coverage under the Blue Cross … Continue reading The Value of Vaccines
July 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Research shows visiting forests, walking in nature and getting outside have both physical and mental health benefits. Five to 10 minutes around nature, trees or green spaces may improve your overall well-being. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will provide tips on how nature and green spaces may enhance your health and well-being.
July 18, 2019 12:00 AM ET
Learn ways to keep your body healthy, hydrated and fueled through the heat of summer. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Registered Dietitian Susan Okonkowski will give you tips for creating healthy meals using all the nutrient-rich produce available during the summer. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to … Continue reading Healthy Summer Eating
Keep Active and Safe During Vacations
July 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET
There are many benefits of taking a vacation, such as reducing stress, improving sleep and increased productivity when you return. But, they can also be stressful. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will provide tips on how to stay safe and healthy while on vacation, from staying at a fitness-friendly hotel to being adventurous and making … Continue reading Keep Active and Safe During Vacations
Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo
July 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness website provides valuable online resources that can help improve your overall well-being. In this session, Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will show you how to navigate through the website and use all the well-being resources. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus … Continue reading Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo
Connect to Your Community for Physical and Mental Benefits
June 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to Gallup, community well-being increases when you feel safe and connected in your community. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny discusses how to better engage with your community and talks about how feeling a sense of belonging can improve your health and well-being. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week … Continue reading Connect to Your Community for Physical and Mental Benefits
Navigating Personal Challenges, Part 2
June 20, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health explores current and new coping strategies. Identify seven strategies to face life’s challenges. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator Matt Wozny for a 9-minute meditation focused on breathing mindfully.
Navigating Personal Challenges, Part 1
June 13, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Keeping life’s basics in mind helps us steer in the right direction even when the going gets tough. Guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health helps you reflect on how personal strengths and resilience aid in navigating tough times. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus … Continue reading Navigating Personal Challenges, Part 1
June 6, 2019 12:00 PM ET
A convenient way to set aside savings or reduce debt is to develop the habit of paying yourself first. The easiest way to do this is through payroll deduction. Many employers will allow you to devote either a fixed dollar amount or percentage of your net pay to a separate savings-type account. Having these funds … Continue reading Pay Yourself First
May 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET
For many, it’s a challenge to save money each month. It seems like there are endless places our hard-earned dollars are spent, from rent or mortgage, to food and car payments. The good news is that you can take control of your spending by committing to a budget. You’ll see where your money goes and … Continue reading Creating a Personal Budget
Encouraging Your Leadership to Embrace Well-Being
May 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Effective communication can help foster good working relationships between you, your coworkers, managers and upper leadership. Learn how you can help improve morale and help bring positive change to your workplace culture. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator … Continue reading Encouraging Your Leadership to Embrace Well-Being
Support Your Company’s Culture of Well-Being
May 16, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Be a champion of your company’s culture of well-being. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny tells you how to start a well-being program by becoming the cheerleader, aligning your ideas with your company’s corporate mission and creating and participating in wellness activities and planning events. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their … Continue reading Support Your Company’s Culture of Well-Being
May 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Did you know that the Blue Cross® Health & Wellness website, powered by WebMD®, gives you a safe and secure place to store personal health information? Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny shows you how you can use the Personal Health Record, WebMD mobile apps, Health Trackers and the Device and App Connection Center to track … Continue reading The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website: Personal Health Record, Mobile Apps, Health Trackers, and Device and App Connection Center
Connecting with Others Improves Your Health and Life Expectancy
May 2, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The impact of relationships is a key element in having a strong foundation of social well-being. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny tells you how to achieve social well-being through volunteering, building personal relationships and staying connected with family and friends. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on … Continue reading Connecting with Others Improves Your Health and Life Expectancy
April 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Life is much easier when you have your debts either under control or eliminated. In this session, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, reviews time-tested techniques to help you to get control of your spending and debts. When you reduce and eliminate all forms of non-mortgage debt in your … Continue reading Ways to Manage Debt
The Importance of Being Connected
April 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Humans are social beings and require connections to thrive. Healthy relationships can help us live longer, manage stress and become healthier. Learn about the health benefits of being socially involved as well as the risks of social isolation.
April 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness website, powered by WebMD®, provides valuable online resources that can help you get and stay healthy. In this session, Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny shares information about three resources: the health assessment, Digital Health Assistant programs and My Pregnancy Assistant. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out … Continue reading The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website: Health Assessment, Digital Health Assistant and My Pregnancy Assistant
How to Build an Emergency Fund
April 4, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Having an emergency fund is one of the most important steps you can take to build financial wellness. More than half of working adults don’t have enough savings to pay unexpected bills for things such as car repairs, broken home appliances, a job loss and health care expenses. That’s why it’s important to have savings … Continue reading How to Build an Emergency Fund
Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life
March 28, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Apply kindness and compassion to your personal life to help you connect with others and improve your social and emotional well-being. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny tells you how. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator Matt … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life
Kindness and Compassion in Work Life
March 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny shares how you can improve your workplace environment by being more kind and compassionate with your peers. Activities that promote kindness and compassion also promote happiness and better relationships. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Work Life
March 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET
What is resiliency and how can it help you handle stressful and challenging situations? Learn about 10 coping skills that can help you become more resilient with Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny.
Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2
March 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Physical activity affects your body in many positive ways, including promoting blood flow to help increase your focus and concentration. It can also help you avoid certain diseases and health conditions. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny talks about the positive effects of physical activity and how much you need to reap the health … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2
Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1
February 28, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Your physical health is the foundation of your health and well-being. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny gives tips on how to be mindful of your physical health and listen to your body when you’re physically active. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1
February 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET
How can practicing gratitude help you be happier? Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny shows you the multiple benefits of gratitude, including greater optimism, increased self-esteem, a stronger immune system and more. He’ll also talk about how being grateful and friendly can go a long way on having a positive effect on your social network.
February 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Improving your positivity and focusing on happiness can help you have a higher sense of well-being. Learn about certain activities that can promote happiness, such as meditation, exercise and acts of kindness.
February 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny helps you understand how mindfulness can have a positive effect on your health and well-being by reducing stress, enhancing feelings of joy and increasing happiness.
January 31, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Mindfulness allows you to focus only on the present moment and purposefully pay attention and be aware of your surroundings, emotions and thoughts. Learn the benefits of practicing mindfulness, and find out how you can reprogram your attitudes and habits and for mindfulness.
Wellness to Well-Being, Part 2
January 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Join Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny as he takes a closer look at well-being. Learn about the five pillars of well-being – career, social, financial, physical and community – and how they can enhance our personal health and well-being.
Wellness to Well-Being, Part 1
January 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET
What’s the difference between wellness and well-being? Find out more about how well-being is a measure of a person’s perceptions of how their life is going, and learn why both wellness and well-being are important.
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being Introduction and Overview
January 10, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Learn more about the innovative new Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being program and how if can help you on your journey to a higher state of well-being. Meet your Virtual Well-Being coordinator, Matt Wozny, as he walks you through the value of Virtual Well-Being and how it works.
December 12, 2018 12:00 PM ET
How can practicing gratitude help you be happier? Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator shows you the multiple benefits of gratitude, including greater optimism, increased self-esteem, a stronger immune system and more. He’ll also talk about how being grateful and friendly can go a long way on having a positive effect on your social network.
October 28, 2020 7:30 AM ET
A meditation using your sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste as you find yourself present in the moment.
October 29, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Sleep is vital to your well-being. Restorative sleep can enhance your physical and mental health. If sleep is a struggle for you, join us and learn hints and habits that may help you to sleep better.
November 4, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join us at an iconic spot in Michigan as we take a guided medication next to one of the Great Lakes with the calming sound of waves in the background.
Food labels and nutrition trackers
November 5, 2020 12:00 PM ET
In 2020, the FDA updated food nutrition labels for the first time in 20 years based on new scientific evidence and nutritional research. Join us as we discuss this update and tracking apps that can help you understand your nutritional needs and intake.
November 11, 2020 7:30 AM ET
Join this meditation that includes tapping meridian hot spots on your body that connect to the part of your brain that controls stress.
November 12, 2020 12:00 PM ET
One of the major challenges in life is navigating a change. Join Alejandra Juarez, behavioral health advocate from New Directions, as she guides us through tough times with the proper steps and the resources you need to succeed in change.
Drop 5 of COVID-19 Questions and Answers with a Registered Dietitian
November 19, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Join us for a question and answer session with Grace Derocha, registered dietitian as part of Drop 5 of COVID-19. You can share your weight loss progress and ask questions about healthy eating and maintaining weight during the holidays. Derocha will also help you prepare for a successful final weigh-in for 2021.
Holiday self-care and live meditation
December 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Put an emphasis on taking care of yourself this holiday season. Join us as we provide you with examples of holiday self-care and conduct a live meditation to help you calm your mind and relax during a stressful day.
December 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET
No matter your fitness level, you can find exercises, equipment and plans to help you increase or maintain your physical activity at home. Join our team as they discuss at-home fitness trends, how to create new fitness habits and what items you can use when obtaining fitness equipment is difficult.
Create a personal well-being calendar
December 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Your well-being starts with healthy habits. Creating a well-being calendar can help you focus on areas that help you to thrive. Join us as we explain how to create a personal well-being calendar and how it can set you up for success.
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