Have the school-free summer months reminded you of just how much energy your child has? You might be considering gymnastics as an outlet for them to both exercise, work on motor skills, socialize, and have fun. Participating in gymnastics doesn’t come without its own risks, however. If you’re considering this free-wheeling back-flipping sport for your child, don’t miss this…
The FDA is urging parents, caregivers, retailers and the general public to take precaution and raise awareness around the risks associated with all benzocaine oral health products.
Everyone is in the spirit to celebrate America’s birthday, but over-indulging in food should not ruin the fun. Check out this list of festive, yet still healthy, recipes to kick your party up a notch:
By: Dr. T. Jann Caison-Sorey, associate medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan There are many health benefits associated with being outdoors and enjoying summertime activities. However, the season does pose its own set of risks for injury, so it’s essential that families are well-prepared. Taking preventive action can help ensure everyone enjoys a safe, happy and healthy summer.…
Brought to you by Vive Health. There are a lot of things no one warns you about when you become a parent for the first time. If there’s one subject that every new or soon-to-be parent should be debriefed on, it’s repetitive strain injuries (also known as RSIs) and how they can keep them at bay. When most people think…
On Friday, June 22nd we were able to interview Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and medical advisor for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) about mosquito and tick-borne diseases . In this interview we discussed: Why are mosquito and tick-borne diseases on the rise? What are the risks of mosquito and tick bites? What are some proactive steps to…
Brought to you by Vive Health. Summer is here, and, if you’re like most parents, that means you and your kids are going to spending a lot more time running around outside. If you want to enjoy your fun in the sun without worrying about burns, bites, and other common summertime injuries, keep reading. Listed below are…
By: Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker, physician consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganDr. Gina Lynem-Walker Michigan’s tick population is reportedly on the rise. While it’s important to spend time outdoors and enjoy everything summer has to offer, it’s also crucial to understand the risk of these insects and how to keep the family safe and healthy. What are ticks? Ticks…
My oldest son has never been “sporty”. He never wanted to join soccer and he couldn’t care less about football or baseball. If it’s competitive, he’s not interested. He has many wonderful talents and qualities, but sports is not one of them, at least yet. (He’s in middle school) He may be in the minority of his generation that…
Wellness information, one-minute meditations, general information about health insurance, healthy recipes and more are now available for free to all Michigan residents with an Alexa-enabled device thanks to the new “MI Blue” skill from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Pronounced “my blue,” the skill allows users to obtain comprehensive, interactive health care and wellness information within minutes using voice…
