Prevention

Want to enjoy the sun but stay protected? Learn about when to put on sunscreen, the difference between SPF and "broad spectrum" and more.

Want to enjoy the sun but stay protected? Learn about when to put on sunscreen, the difference between SPF and "broad spectrum" and more.

Sun Safety 101: Sunscreen and Exposure Tips

Want to enjoy the sun but stay protected? Follow these Sun Safety 101 tips.

Gracefully Greying: The Power of Breakfast

Woman making healthy breakfast in kitchen

Woman making healthy breakfast in kitchen

Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan registered dietitian Shanthi Appelo for a virtual breakfast.

We cover our arms, legs and face in sunscreen, but stopping there and forgetting these nine places could result in some unsuspecting burns.

We cover our arms, legs and face in sunscreen, but stopping there and forgetting these nine places could result in some unsuspecting burns.

9 Places You’re Forgetting to Put Sunscreen

We cover our arms, legs and face in sunscreen, but stopping there and forgetting these nine places could result in some unsuspecting burns.

Home Remedies for Migraines, Headaches

Woman with a headache

Woman with a headache

Headaches are a real pain. But before you reach for medication, try these time-tested home remedies to ease the symptoms.

friends shopping for cream

friends shopping for cream

Shopping Smarter: How Women Can Avoid Marketing Traps

So much of the marketing around hair, skin and personal care products is aimed at women. Here’s how to make smarter choices.

Male Life Expectancy: How Men Can Add Years to Their Lives

Man sitting on steps as sun sets behind him drinking with a towel draped across his shoulder.

Man sitting on steps as sun sets behind him drinking with a towel draped across his shoulder.

There are many social, behavioral, and biological factors that impact life expectancy. For men, a few of those factors are particularly key.

Matching apples to apples

Matching apples to apples

What is Aphasia? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

This brain disorder causes loss of speech and comprehension. Here’s what else you should know about aphasia.

What You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Woman with stomach pain staying home

Woman with stomach pain staying home

Ten percent of women in their childbearing years develop PCOS, which is why talking to your doctor about the symptoms is so important.

Female doctor wearing a mask speaks to a patient about colon health

Female doctor wearing a mask speaks to a patient about colon health

Signs of a Colon Problem

For some cancers, there are obvious warning signs to pay attention to – like lumps in the breast, or an irregular mole. However, colon cancer is different.

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Is cold water therapy effective? In some circles it is thought to reduce swelling and inflammation, which is why athletes take to it. But it's not for everyone.