How to Keep Your Vision Healthy
Even though the eyes mostly take care of themselves, having a comprehensive eye exam can check for common eye diseases and find any problems before they become serious.
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Five Family-Friendly Hikes
A great family outing is to take a hike on a shady Vermont trail. We have compiled a list of five family-friendly hikes in Northern Vermont that Blue Cross employees recommend.
Climb Out of the Darkness Combats Isolation for New Parents
It's estimated in Vermont that one in five people suffer from depression and anxiety both during and after pregnancy. During the pandemic, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) intensified, growing to one in three people.
Tips for Preventing Tick Bites
Many of us are aware that tick safety is important, but may not be sure how to best protect ourselves from tick bites. With the number of ticks growing rapidly, don't miss these suggestions for preventing tick bites.
Survival Tips for Seasonal Allergies
Spring can be a great time of year unless you're one of the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies. Don't let allergies ruin your spring; read our 10 tips to combat seasonal allergies.
Our Commitment to Mental Health
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we share our commitment to the access of mental health support and care, along with available resources.
Power Bowls: Fast, Easy, & Healthy Meals
Power (Buddha) bowls are easy to prepare and the recipes are flexible—use whatever is in your refrigerator or pantry.
Your Top 10 Flu Shot Questions Answered
To make sure all our fellow Vermonters are equipped with the information you need to stay healthy, we sat down with Dr. Joshua Plavin, our chief medical officer, to get answers to your top flu vaccine questions.
HRA, HSA, FSA: Understanding Health Spending and Saving Account
Health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA) are simple pre-tax ways for you to use for health care expenses today and save money for the future. But how do these accounts work, and how do you decide which type(s) might be right for you?