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Before you spend a single cent, take inventory of what you already have on hand, including stockpiled gift bags and wrapping paper, as well as any gifts you may have bought ahead of time throughout the year – and don’t leave home without your list and spending limits.

Financial Wellness before the Holidays

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November 29, 2024

Research shows that about 1 in 8 U.S. women – 13% – will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.  While the lifetime risk of getting breast […]

How the BCRFA Promotes Research and Awareness

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November 19, 2024

Dr. Jenny Oakes Sobera, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Village Dermatology, has been a driving force behind the practice’s remarkable growth since its founding in 2008. What began as a […]

How to Keep Your Skin Thriving with Alabama Dermatologist Dr. Sobera

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November 13, 2024

The city of Helena was awarded the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in the state of Alabama at the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2024 Graduation and Awards Ceremonies at Perdido […]

Helena, Alabama named first ever Healthy Alabama Community

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November 8, 2024

A new clinic in Alabama is offering hope and healing to those who suffer from debilitating mental and physical pain.  Southern Ketamine and Wellness is a specialized clinic offering ketamine […]

Southern Ketamine and Wellness is Leading the Way for Ketamine Infusion Therapy in Alabama

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November 6, 2024

Envolve has emerged as a beacon of hope and support for communities across Alabama (and throughout the country). This vertically integrated multifamily real estate company is engaged in management, ownership, […]

Investing in Community Health: Envolve’s Wellness Program 

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October 7, 2024

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is dedicated to giving back to the community with the goal of making Alabama a healthier state – both now and in the […]

The Caring Foundation: Providing Alabamians With a Healthier Future

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October 1, 2024

Bike sharing is back—and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has made it easier than ever to explore three major Alabama cities by bike. The Blue Bikes bike share […]

The Joy of Cycling in Alabama’s Major City Centers

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August 29, 2024

Botox and fillers have long been associated with the beauty regimens of celebrities and the affluent. However, there is a rising trend among African Americans embracing these cosmetic enhancements. Recently, […]

A Man About Town: Stigma to Self-Care with Alabama’s Skin Experts

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July 15, 2024

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s The Caring Foundation seeks to give back to communities by supporting initiatives to improve the health and wellness of Alabamians. One such organization […]

Freshwater Land Trust: Fostering Access to Greenspaces for Alabamians

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May 30, 2024

The expansion of outdoor fitness courts across the state is helping make high-quality workouts accessible to all, regardless of age, fitness level, or economic status. Blue Cross and Blue Shield […]

Alabama’s Outdoor Fitness Courts: Making Exercise Equitable

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April 2, 2024

Tucked away on the second floor of a historic Forest Park home is a bright and welcoming yoga studio that seeks to provide students with mindful instruction and inner awareness. […]

Meet the Alabama yoga studio cultivating wellness through kindness

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February 17, 2024

A profound deficit requires an extraordinary solution. The deficit: according to Mental Health America’s “2022 State of Mental Health In America,” Alabama ranked 50th out of 51 states and US […]

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness: Changing the way Alabamians view addiction and mental health

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February 14, 2024

When someone’s passion turns into a business, that passion acts as an intrinsic motivator to grow, endure, and produce only the best, high-quality products. That’s what happened when Marina Caycedo […]

The story behind one of Alabama’s most inspiring skincare brands

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February 5, 2024

Whether it’s a stunning bouquet of dahlias, a spread of farmstead cheeses, or small-batch skincare, Stone Hollow Farmstead is well-known across the state and beyond for its quality products. The […]

5 must-have wellness products from Stone Hollow Farmstead

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January 4, 2024

The triumphant feeling of crossing a finish line does not know the boundary of age. For many, running provides the perfect opportunity to experience this feeling – even kids. From […]

Little Feet, Big Strides: How BCBSAL Kids Marathon Inspires a Lifetime of Healthy Habits

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December 21, 2023