Staying well with telehealth
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Stuck at home? Blue Shield of California helps you get access to medical advice over email, phone, and even video chat.
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Relax your way to a healthy heart
Heart-healthy relaxation exercises you can do anywhere
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Demystifying Mammograms
Six questions and answers to separate fact from fiction about mammograms
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Know your risk: A colorectal cancer screening can help save your life
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the U.S., but early screening can lead to the best outcomes.
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Healthy meal ideas for summer grillin’ and chillin’
Find tips and recipes for delicious, healthy summer meals
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Safe travel planning for your summer vacation
Check out our tips for enjoying a safe and healthy summer getaway
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Summer health – skin care for fun in the sun
Tips on protecting your skin as the months heat up
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Keeping your cool while heading back to school
Tips to help your child return to in-person classes
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High blood pressure – get the facts
High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and a key risk factor for heart attack and heart disease
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Is Your Child Behind on Vaccinations? Now’s the Time to Catch Up
Sticking to your child’s immunization schedule is more important than ever.
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Ease Stress and Improve Focus with Mindfulness
Being mindful is easier than it sounds
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Feeling nervous about the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s why it’s safe and effective
The COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more available across California
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What we know about the new COVID-19 strains
Seeing healthcare workers, family, and friends get a COVID-19 vaccine can give us hope that we are starting to stem the tide of the pandemic. But what about the new variant strains of COVID-19?
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The doctor will see you now: How to choose a primary doctor that is right for you.
In Part 2, we’ll tell you what you need to know so you can choose the primary doctor that is right for you.
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The doctor will see you now: Your first line of health care defense
A primary care physician, can be your best ally in helping you get the care you need.
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Resources to stay up-to-date on the COVID-19 vaccine
While waiting for news and final plans, there are a few things you can do to stay up to date and healthy.
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Exercise in place: How to stay active while staying home
Here are some tips on exercising from home so you can find the best ways to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Myth-busting: 12 facts about the COVID-19 vaccine
With COVID-19 vaccinations under way, we’re here to separate fact from fiction. Read on to find the facts behind some common myths.
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Curb social isolation and stay connected this holiday season
A few ways to combat loneliness and support your mental health
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Sex Ed 3.0: Staying sexually healthy long-term
More tips to help you improve intimacy as you age
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Give and you shall receive…benefits to your mental health
This holiday season, reap the health benefits of charitable giving
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Stay connected – and reduce burnout – with healthy online habits
Get the most out of your favorite apps with these tips
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Helping you make sense of health care
Tips to help you choose a plan during open enrollment season
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BlueSky initiative reimagines youth mental health
Program boosts mental health support for California middle- and high-school students
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Sex in the time of COVID
Reconnect to your body and improve your sexual health
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Lifting the veil
Removing the stigma from mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Myth-busting: 7 facts about the flu shot
Getting a flu shot is simple enough. Finding reliable info about its safety and effectiveness? Not so simple.
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Prepare for your new bundle of joy
Learn what to expect before, during, and after pregnancy
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Helping children meet trauma with mindfulness
Using mindfulness and meditation activities for kids may help them weather the stress of COVID-19
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Adapting with the seasons – staying safe in the age of COVID-19
As fall arrives, learn how to keep you and your family safe and healthy
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Give yourself a fair shot this flu season
Get vaccinated for the flu to protect your health and the health of your community
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Turn back the clock on chronic disease
Active steps you can take to prevent and improve chronic conditions
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Your Medicare Annual Enrollment Period checklist
5 things to keep in mind for next year