Category: Health Conditions
The doctors thought it was pregnancy symptoms. It was something much worse.
Halfway through her twin pregnancy, Venelina Vateva received shocking news. Her cough, back pain, and nausea weren't pregnancy symptoms. They were cancer. Here she shares her moving story of...
Life at Blue Cross NC, Employee Spotlights, Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle
“I encourage every woman to commit to annual breast cancer testing”
In North Carolina, women have a one-in-eight lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. This past December, Blue Cross NC employee Jennifer Grady found out she was part of that...
I prayed for a better solution to my type 2 diabetes. Then I found Virta.
Blue Cross NC member Shannon Farrar was shocked when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 28. After years of trying to get it under control, she...
How to support a loved one recently diagnosed with cancer
When Margaux was diagnosed with cancer, she quickly learned what kinds of support from loved ones were most helpful. Here she shares ideas on how to be there for...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
10 ways to support loved ones with chronic health conditions
It can be hard to know how to support someone with a chronic illness, or what to say to a friend struggling with health issues. Here are a few...
2 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
Do You Know the Signs of a Brain Injury?
Dr. Anuradha Rao-Patel talks brain injuries--the different kinds of brain injuries, how they can impact our lives, and the symptoms to look for if you suspect someone has had...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
Do you know the signs of a heart emergency?
Do you know the signs of heart attack and stroke? The signs of a heart emergency are different in men and women. This Heart Health Month, learn the signs...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
How childhood trauma affects adult health (and what you can do about it)
People who had difficult childhoods are at higher risk for many health complications later in life, including cancer and major depression. Thankfully, there are several ways to fight back...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions, Mental Health
Top 5 Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
Despite the myth that type 2 diabetes is a life-long disease with little hope for recovery, reversal is possible. You can reverse your diabetes with personalized nutrition and consistent...
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
3 tips for coping with chronic illness
If you struggle with a medical condition, here are three tips to help you manage your illness and maintain your quality of life...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Health Conditions
