What is a skin cancer screening?

What is a skin cancer screening? A skin cancer screening is a visual exam of the skin that can be done by yourself or a health care provider. The screening checks the skin for moles, birthmarks, or other marks that are unusual in color, size, shape, or texture....

Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer

Is it true that only people with light skin get skin cancer? No. Anyone can get skin cancer. It’s more common among people with a light (fair) skin tone, but skin cancer can affect anyone. Skin cancer can affect both men and women. Even teenagers and, rarely,...

U.S. National Parks Challenge

Starts May 6th! Join our next team step-challenge on Aetna VirginPulse as we gear up and get out to virtually hike some stunning U.S. National Parks. From desert canyons to seaside cliffs, this journey is one for the scrapbooks. During this six-week challenge, we’ll...

Are Overnight Oats Safe to Eat?

Oatmeal has always been a hot topic when it comes to nutrition. One of the latest crazes is actually “cold” oatmeal, otherwise known as overnight oatmeal or overnight oats. This really isn’t something new, it’s just a resurgence of a classic with a new name. Have you...

Plants Over Pills

If you think popping a multi-vitamin or vitamin C tablet daily will prevent you from getting a chronic illness, think again. While nearly 50% of Canadians and over 65% of Americans take vitamins, minerals, antacids or other nutritional supplements, most science does...