Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Are men from Mars and women from Venus when it comes to nutrition?

How much do men need to eat and what do they need to eat to stay healthy?

Being a parent is mentally and emotionally tough at times. Factor in a chronic illness like Type 1 diabetes and you will definitely have your hands full more times than not. It presents...

Protect Those Pretty Peepers!

How do you keep your eyes healthy and injury-free? Here are some of the best tips for protecting those peepers ! Sunglasses: The most important thing you can do for your eyes is to keep...

Raising a Child with Diabetes:...

Sometimes as a parent you must have difficult conversations with your child. When that child has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes the questions you get about diet, insulin, exercise and...

Think FAST: Stroke Risk Factors...

A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is obstructed—either entirely stopped or greatly reduced. This slows or stops the flow of oxygen the brain needs to function properly...

When I Do Cardiovascular Exercise...

My name is Stephanie, and I am a cardio junkie. Bike, run, swim, walk… I don’t care what it is, if it gets my heart pumping and my sweat glands working, I am IN! Until now...

Memory loss: When to Seek Help

Most people have some memory loss as they age. Perhaps you misplace your keys or forget an appointment. While this can be frustrating, these sorts of memory lapses don’t necessarily...

Play It Safe and Secure with a...

Do you have your basics down? Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. All are designed to help keep you safe in an emergency. But there’s so much more that...

Countdown to Summer: Your Favorite...

Nothing says summer like sunshine and warm temperatures. Are you chilling with backyard barbeques and bonfires? Or are you fired up about fireworks and flip-flops? Do you pick picnics and...

I'm Burned Out: I Don’t Want...

Managing a chronic condition is not at all easy and at times, the burden is real. The American Diabetes Association calls it “diabetes distress” while many in the diabetes community...