Healthy Lifestyle
Discover new ways to improve your overall health and well-being with tips on nutrition, exercise and building healthy habits. There are a lot of benefits to an active, healthy lifestyle, from preventing disease to reducing stress.
8 ways to stick with exercise and a healthy diet at home
Do you find yourself ditching healthy habits when you’re at home, even if you didn’t intend to? Here's how to stay on track.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
100 screen-free ways to keep kids active this summer
With summer camps and sports on hold this summer due to COVID-19, your kids might be looking for some fun new activities. Here are some ideas to keep the kids active this summer.
4 min read | Uncategorized, Healthy Lifestyle
Paddling: social distancing and serenity in one
If you're in search of an outdoor activity that's safe during the coronavirus, paddling might be for you. You can remain socially distant while enjoying the outdoors.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC
Need some mountain time? Try these easy North Carolina hikes
Coronavirus has altered our daily lives, but we can still enjoy the outdoors. These five NC hikes are likely to be less crowded.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people. Here are nine simple stretches that can help reduce stiffness and discomfort.
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
Pregnant? Here’s What You Need to Know About COVID-19
What risk does COVID-19 pose to pregnant mothers and their babies? Is breastfeeding safe? Your pregnancy-related COVID-19 questions, answered.
2 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
3 ingredients to help you lose the ‘Quarantine 15’
Taking care of yourself during COVID-19 is about more than the number on your scale. It's about moving more, getting good nutrition, and getting enough rest.
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
Sensing Hardship? 3 Ways to Help Someone Who Is Experiencing Loneliness from Social Isolation
I notice neighbors showing signs of loneliness and depression. How do I support and talk to friends and family who are struggling with mental health?
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus
An Employer’s Playbook For Supporting Employees Post-COVID
Employees are experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19. Here's how to play an active role in supporting your employees’ mental health needs.
7 min read | Industry Perspectives, Coronavirus, Life at Blue Cross NC
A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space
Stuck at home because of the coronavirus? This simple circuit workout you can do in your backyard will support your mental and physical health.
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
Local theatres use their sewing skills to make face masks
Our partners at the Carolina Ballet and the North Carolina Theatre are re-purposing their sewing talents to fulfill a different need in the Triangle.
6 min read | Community Health, Coronavirus
