Chronic Conditions

Chronic Conditions

Best Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure 

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure.

Shot of a happy senior couple dancing in their kitchen at home
Chronic Conditions

Finding Relief: Who to Talk to When Allergies Strike

Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a new allergy’s development and where to go to receive qualified care and advice.

A young adult man going for a walk outdoors stops to apply eyedrops.
Chronic Conditions

Best Foods to Prevent Diabetes  

Food as preventative medicine? When it comes to preventing diabetes, certain foods can help lower your risk. 

Plus size , caucasian woman learning to make salad and healthy food from social media,Social distancing, stay at home concept
Chronic Conditions

Planning a Thanksgiving for People Living with Diabetes 

Holiday meals don’t have to be put on hold if you are celebrating with someone who has diabetes. We’ve got healthy tips for the special day.

Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together
Chronic Conditions

How to Talk to a Loved One About Dementia, Alzheimer’s Concerns 

Talking to a family member or close friend about your concerns related to changes in mental health and cognition as they age is not always an easy discussion.

Asian daughter spending time with her elderly mother at home
Chronic Conditions

“I Had to Get Comfortable with the New Me.” Michigan Woman Reflects on Breast Cancer Battle 

Rebecca Adams’ HER2-positive, stage 3A breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. Extensive research and lifestyle changes helped her persevere.

Rebecca Adams' HER2-positive, stage 3A breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. Extensive research and lifestyle changes helped her persevere.
Chronic Conditions

Obesity Now Affects Children Earlier in Life

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and it’s impacting children at an earlier age than ever before.

Overweight Brother and Sister Sitting on a Sofa Eating Takeaway Food and Watching the TV
Chronic Conditions

How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?  

There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, which makes the condition tough to detect. Monitoring your blood sugar decreases that risk.

How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?  
Chronic Conditions

Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy

An open line of communication and plenty of encouragement are two of the many ways your family can help manage a child’s epilepsy condition.

Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy
Chronic Conditions

How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD  

COPD exacerbations occur most often when people living with the condition experience extremely cold or extremely hot and humid temperatures.

How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD
Chronic Conditions

Diabetes-Friendly Recipe Ideas and Tips with Michigan Chef Chris Oliver 

Unburger Grill owner Chris Oliver, a diabetic for the last 21 years, recommends some wintery, diabetes-friendly recipes and shares a few tips.

Unburger Grill owner Christopher Oliver converted to veganism in an effort to better manage his type 2 diabetes.
Chronic Conditions

Eye Symptoms Diabetics Should Pay Attention To   

Seeing spots or experiencing wavy vision should not be ignored, especially if someone is diabetic. Here are some common eye symptoms to pay attention to.

macro human eye
Chronic Conditions

Side Effects of a Processed Food Diet 

We throw bags of chips and boxes of crackers and snacks into our grocery carts. But what effects do those processed foods have on our diet?

Woman choosing cheese in supermarket.
Chronic Conditions

How Sugar Alternatives Affect Blood Sugar 

Diabetics monitoring their daily diet have a lot to keep track of. We look at how sugar alternatives affect blood sugar levels.

Different types of sugar

A Healthier Michigan is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
No Personal Healthcare Advice or Other Advice
This Web site provides general educational information on health-related issues and provides access to health-related resources for the convenience of our users. This site and its health-related information and resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice or for the care that patients receive from their physicians or other health care providers.
This site and its health-related information resources are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this Web site is to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding a health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read in this site.