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Learn to Ruck for Men’s Health Month and the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community Date

Rucking has military origins and has expanded to the civilian population using weighted backpacks to improve strength and cardiovascular health. Chris Barr will join us to give an overview and demonstrate various rucking exercises. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

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Surprising Symptoms of Menopause
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Sleep Series: Is the Snooze Button Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality?
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What is Extensor Tendonitis?
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Listeria Contamination Recalls: How Michigan is Affected, Who’s at Risk, Prevention Tips and More
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Can Diet Affect Menopausal Hot Flashes?
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The Connection Between Primary Care and Mental Wellness
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How Alcohol and Histamines Affect Sinuses

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

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Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
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The Science Behind Kindness: How it Helps You
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Are Generic Medications Effective?
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What to Know About Male Breast Cancer
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How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Be Good for Your Health
Black female doctor showing digital tablet to senior patient
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Blue Cross Collaborative Care is Your One-Stop Shop for Whole Person Health
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How to Handle Postpartum Night Sweats
Stressed out woman sitting on the couch
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Signs You’re Suffering from Physical Symptoms of Stress
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Liver Function and Its Connection to Hormone Regulation
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Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?
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How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight
How Too Much Sitting and Inactivity Impacts Mental Health 
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How Too Much Sitting and Inactivity Impacts Mental Health
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Common Health Concerns as You Age
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Woman blowing her nose
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The Difference Between COVID-19 and the Flu
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Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?
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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy as You Age
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Your Guide to Healthy Aging
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Taking Control of Your Spine and Joint Health: A Proactive Approach
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What is Perimenopause?
Bandage being placed on an arm after a flu shot.
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Flu Season 2025-2026: What You Need to Know
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Recognizing Passive Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults
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What is the Connection Between Diabetes and the Gut Microbiome?
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How to Get Rid of Tonsil Stones
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How to Avoid Common Triggers of Psoriasis
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Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
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How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?
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“A Feeling Like No Other:” Eastside Detroit Residents Receive Eye Exams, Prescription Glasses at VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic Event
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Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?
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10 Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
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VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic Helps 83-Year-Old Detroit Resident Overcome 20 Years of Poor Vision with Free Eye Care Services
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Debunking Vaccine Myths and Misconceptions
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How Alcohol Affects the Gut
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Sun Poisoning Symptoms: When to Get Help
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What is The Safety Net? Here’s How This List of Michigan Health Care Clinics Support the Uninsured
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Brain Exercises for Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Why Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is Called the ‘Silent Killer’
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
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The Danger of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Women with thyroid gland test . Endocrinology, hormones and treatment. Inflammation of the sore throat
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Why Women are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disease
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10 Seated Exercises for People with Dementia
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Sleep Series: What is Sleep Meditation?
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Ortonville Child's Courage, Resilience in the Face of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Makes Her an 'Arthritis Warrior'
Group of female friends enjoying a summer day swimming at the lake.
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Avoid Swimmer’s Itch This Summer in Michigan Lakes
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Are These Social Trends Harming Your Skin?
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Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
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Is the SPF in Your Makeup Enough to Protect Your Skin?
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Water Safety 101: How to Enjoy the Water Safely
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How Much Sugar Can I Have Today?
An older woman rides her bicycle to work.
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The Neat Way to Lose Weight: What is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis?
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Here’s Why Heart Attack Deaths Are Decreasing But Chronic Heart Disease Deaths Are Growing
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Why You Should Pay Attention to the UV Index
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Do Natural Sleep Aids Really Enhance Sleep Quality?
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Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Causes, Symptoms and How the Condition Disproportionately Affects Women
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How Hot Weather Affects the Kidneys
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Common Medications Can Make Your Skin More Sensitive to Sunlight
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How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
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Are Power Naps Really Effective for Recharging Your Energy?
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What is Nodular Melanoma?
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Partridge Creek Farm Increases Healthy Food Access in the UP, Expands Intergenerational Programming with Help from the BCBSM Foundation
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Benefits of Michigan Summer Fruit
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Should I Do an At-Home Sleep Study? Pros and Cons of Home Sleep Apnea Tests
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What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

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Best Diet for Gastroparesis
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Snacking Smarter On the Go
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How To Stock Your Cupboards for Better Heart Health
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How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health
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Tools for Migraine Management
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Influenza A vs. B: What's the Difference?
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Why are Men More Likely to Get Skin Cancer?
People in a water tunnel.
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What is Blue Mind Theory?
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Air Quality Alerts: How to Stay Healthy and Safe
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Does Sunscreen Cause Acne?
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Is Spicy Food Good for You?
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Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Care is Cost-Effective Care
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Can Lack of Sleep Cause Headaches?
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What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
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Functional Training for Everyday Living
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‘This Work is the Work of My Lifetime:’ Brilliant Detroit Partners with BCBSM Foundation to Bring Vital Fitness and Nutrition Programs to 24 Detroit Neighborhoods
A woman applies sunblock at the beach
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Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
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Does Melanin Protect You from the Sun?
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Why You Should Track Your Steps and Heart Rate

Medically Reviewed by: Michael Kobernick, M.D.

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The Benefits of Starting a Garden
Men should think about prostate cancer screening when they turn 50, though there are exceptions and other factors to consider.
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Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Patient talking with doctor
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What is a Pain Scale?
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Is Asthma Genetic?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Middle-aged woman visiting the doctor
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Cancer Screenings 101: What You Need at Every Age
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5 Things I'd Never Do for my Skin
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What Doctors Want You to Know About Magnetic Toys
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Age With Confidence: Here’s What You Can Start Doing Today to Improve Your Health and Quality of Life for the Future
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What to Know About the Fourth Trimester
A middle aged construction worker sweating outside with high blood pressure takes a drink of water to cool down in the summer heat and humidity
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Humidity and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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Understanding the Health Needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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