Mary McCarthy, nurse care manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses practical tips you can implement today to take control of your A1c. A1c is a blood test that calculates your average glucose levels over three months to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

A calming meditation designed to help slow racing thoughts and create a little more space in the mind. Using gentle breathing, grounding and visualization, this practice encourages you to notice thoughts without getting pulled into them and returning your attention to the present moment.

Learn two finger tapping methods, called bilateral tapping and grounding tapping, that you can use during the holidays when you find yourself in a stressful environment.

A calming Gyna Mudra meditation using breath and gentle awareness to quiet the mind, encourage clarity and connect with your inner wisdom.

Use this 30-day challenge to experience journaling with prompts. Prompt journaling provides thought starters or questions meant to spark reflection, express your thoughts and make it easier for you to start writing. You can reuse this challenge every month.

A gentle zen-inspired meditation focused on simplicity, stillness and being present with whatever arises. Through awareness of the breath, body, sounds and thoughts, this practice invites you to stop striving and simply experience this moment as it is.

Struggling to stay focused or finish tasks? Discover how body doubling — working alongside another person for accountability and motivation — can help you improve focus, reduce procrastination and boost productivity.

Balance energy and calm the mind during this focused breath practice that uses alternating nostrils to create balance in the body and mind, helping to reduce stress, improve focus and restore a sense of calm.

Bring a warm beverage and connect virtually with us to sip and chat about all things well-being. Your live chat will drive the topic for discussion.

Learn the role dopamine plays in motivation, effort and reward. We’ll share strategies to build momentum, stay focused and make progress toward your health and well-being goals.

Learn how the frequency and vibration of humming is more than just relaxation — it’s a direct intervention into the body’s stress-response system.

Registered dietitian Shannon Carney Oleksyk from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joins Cindy and Marissa and shares how to make a nutrient-rich chili crock-pot meal.

Put your brain to the test with our Virtual Well-Being multiple choice game from past webinars. Play along, share your guesses and discover how much “well-being” wisdom you’ve picked up over the years.

Prevention is key. William Caruso, EMS coordinator for the Northville Township Fire Department, will share expert insights into how to stay safe and be prepared for an emergency in your home and on the road.

XBX is a 12-minute a day physical fitness plan developed in the late 1950's by Dr. William Orben for the Royal Canadian Airforce. Widely recognized by historians as the direct precursor to modern high intensity interval training, also known as HIIT. Join to learn the 10 core exercises in XBX.

Just a few minutes of morning mindfulness can have big returns by setting your intention for the day. Join us to learn ways to incorporate morning mindfulness to set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

A good laugh can do more than brighten your day. It may help ease tension, improve mood and support emotional well-being. Join us as we discuss the health benefits of laughter, why it's an important part of resilience and simple ways to bring more humor into everyday life.

Playing Mahjong supports cognitive health by combining memory, strategic planning, attention and real time social interaction. Dr. Chandrasekhar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Care Management physician, joins to discuss how she uses mahjong with friends and family to keep her mind sharp.

Michael Currier, PA-C, gastrointestinal physician assistant at Oshi Health joins us for a discussion on colonoscopies, why they're recommended, what the experience is really like and hopefully reduces your anxiety about the procedure.

Join us as we discuss the relevant research surrounding specific foods and beverages to promote relaxation and work with your body to help regulate your sleep cycle.

Thinking about starting a garden and not sure where to begin? Cindy and Marissa share how easy it is to start a garden along with the many different options available to grow your own healthy food.