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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s blog offers members helpful information and insight into their health care. Learn more about the ins and outs of health insurance — what it means, how you can get the most out of it and what to consider when purchasing a new plan — find tips for healthy living and insight into careers at the company. In this space, you can read stories about the people at BlueCross who give back to our community, find advice about how to have conversations with your doctor and learn about how to help your business and employees thrive. There’s something in this space for everyone.
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, a good time to focus on creating habits that can improve physical and mental wellness for everyone as they age. One of BlueCross’ certified health and wellness coaches offers some advice for boosting your well-being at all ages.
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How a South Carolina Employer Is Building a Healthier Workforce
This year's overall winner for the LiveLifeBlueSM awards program, FN America, offers a variety of wellness programs for its employees. One company leader shares how the company has found success in promoting health and wellness for its employees.
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Good Oral Health Is Important for Overall Health
Maintaining good oral health is more important to overall health than it may seem. One BlueCross expert shares how to take care of your oral health.
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How To Pick a Health Plan
BlueCross' customer experience manager offers insight to help South Carolinians understand what to consider when making health care decisions during open enrollment.
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What To Do if You Have Migraine Headaches
Have you felt the sharp pain of migraine? It’s a common condition, affecting about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 15 men. Some prescription drugs are common treatment but physicians caution using these medicines for migraines.
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How a South Carolina Company Boosted Morale at Work
The pandemic forced this year’s winner of the LiveLifeBlue awards in the Greenville region, Suminoe Textiles of America, to improve its wellness offerings. A company leader shares what they have learned about promoting healthy habits for their employees.
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Staying Healthy During the Back-to-School Rush
Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) is supporting two complementary organizations that focus on school-based wellness: the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness. Both organizations work with schools and school districts across our state to ensure our schools are the healthiest places they can be — for students, staff, families and communities. In the back-to-school spirit, DFSC offers some of its favorite tips to make sure your family stays healthy during this busy time of year.
The Link Between Nutrition Insecurity and Diabetes
Healthy eating is vital to prevent and manage diabetes. Limited access to affordable, healthy foods can increase the likelihood of poor health outcomes from the disease.
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