Looking Good With A Tan May Come At A Price

Summer is upon us and that means more time spent outdoors soaking up the glorious rays of the sun. Although many find laying out at the pool or the beach to be an enjoyable activity, a new study has found that achieving that perfect tan may come at a dangerous price.
Researchers have found that cases [...]

The Truth About Sugar Addiction

The hardest part of dealing with a problem is first admitting that you have one. When people think of addiction, the first substances that come to their minds are alcohol, marijuana and cocaine, notably some of the most popular abused drugs in the nation. But what about those addictions that are more commonly ignored and [...]

How to Lose a Couple of Pounds a Week

If you are like most Americans, chances are you work long hours and seldom find any time for yourself. However, there is growing concern with the rising obesity rate that is making more and more people pay attention to what they’re eating. For some people, they think that simply taking a diet pill [...]

Million Step March Marches Into Raleigh April 29th!

At 11:30 a.m on April 29, 2008 at the 400 block of Fayetteville Street, the Million Step March (MSM) will be marching into Raleigh, NC. The event is being sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, but everyone is invited to attend. The goal of the Million Step March is [...]

Insuring Your Health in NC

The Value of Your HealthYou may have financial security and fulfilling personal relationships, but without good health, it can be almost impossible to truly enjoy them There is nothing in the world more important than your health and the health of your family. Finding an affordable health insurance policy that gives you the benefits you [...]

Health Insurance-Expense or Investment?

Do You Really Need Health Insurance?
Health insurance is one of the most hotly debated issues of our times. Politicians and individuals alike differ in their opinion about who needs health insurance and how its expenses should be paid.
Young, healthy individuals often question whether the expense of health insurance is justified. The truth is that nobody [...]

Dental Health for Healthy Babies

While some people avoid the dentist at any cost, there’s one group who should not overlook this important health concern: pregnant women or those thinking of becoming pregnant. The reason is because poor oral health is linked to premature and/or low-birth weight babies. That’s right, the way you take care of your teeth can influence [...]

What Is BCBSNC?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is a division of the major health insurance provider Blue Cross and Blue Shield and has been in business for 75 years. With more than three million members and thousands of doctors, those insured through the program will find they have easy access to the [...]

Why Choose BCBSNC?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) adheres to a very strong mission and are committed to ensuring excellence in the health care field of North Carolina. Their mission is to improve the health and well being of those who reside in the North Carolina area. They are concerned with the health of [...]