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Domestic Violence: The Silent Epidemic
Lisa Haskins, of Monroe County, wished she spoken up sooner about how domestic violence impacted her family. She wished more people talked about it so that domestic violence victims don’t feel ashamed or are afraid to speak up. Growing up, Lisa said domestic violence occurred in her family. Lisa said the cycle of abuse continued…Read More »
October 16 is World Spine Day: Get Back on Track
When Denise Hull of Genesee County began working from home, she noticed quickly that her body felt different at the end of the workday. “I used to get in so many steps at the office without even noticing. While working from home, I noticed my movement had really decreased. I started to feel much more…Read More »
The Truth About ‘An Apple A Day’
Does an apple a day REALLY keep the doctor away? A 2015 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine was unable to show that eating an apple every day has any impact on the need to visit the doctor. But fear not apple lovers! Even though apples may not keep the doctor away, they do have…Read More »
Top 6 Tricks for Managing Kids, School, and Work
Since March, many of us have adopted the role of stay-at-home parent and teacher, as well as full-time employee. As we’re starting a new school year that undoubtedly looks different from years past, we asked Excellus BlueCross BlueShield employees to share how they are managing. Here are our top six tricks for trying to manage…Read More »
Make Your Health a Priority, Even in a Pandemic
Ever since I turned 40, each year in December I would go to have my annual mammogram. I usually scheduled my screenings during a weekday where I would take a few hours off from work because I chose to wait and stay for my results. While I felt comfortable going to my appointment alone, the…Read More »
10 Pumpkin Patches To Visit in Upstate New York
Fall has arrived and you’re ready to hit the pumpkin patches. But which ones should you visit? To help, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches in these regions of upstate New York: Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Utica. Grab your kids, camera and in some cases your pet. Head over to…Read More »
The Sandwich Generation
We have been eating them as did our parents and we have made them for our children. They entered the world of American cuisine in the early 1900’s. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that is. The ingredient list is short: peanut butter, jelly, and bread. The taste is like no other comfort food. It fits…Read More »
Trying New Things and Taking Wrong Turns
Our daily routines offer a lot of comfort and efficiency. But, as Bill Murray’s character demonstrates in the movie Groundhog Day, doing the same thing day in and day out can result in feelings of hopelessness or even depression. Though not as comical or dark as the legendary 1993 film, I’ve found myself having similar…Read More »
Why every day is a good time to talk about breast cancer awareness
During the month of October, it’s difficult to ignore the stories, commercials, advertisements, pink T-shirts and other paraphernalia proclaiming Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For Excellus BlueCross BlueShield employee Maria Horton, however, every month and every day is a good time for breast cancer awareness. Maria has learned that the hard way. She is a breast…Read More »
Healthy Snacking As You Work From Home
For many people working from home, it is hard to resist the constant cravings to snack throughout the day. When you snack on the right foods, you tend to consume fewer calories throughout the day. You’ll feel fuller longer and be less likely to overeat or reach for unhealthy foods. Healthy snacking can help you…Read More »