<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Thrive Editorial - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</title> <atom:link href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/author/thriveeditorialteam/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/author/thriveeditorialteam/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:10:50 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2</generator> <image> <url>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-PREFERRED-Simple-Blue-Cross-Shield-Transparent-32x32.png</url> <title>Thrive Editorial - Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/author/thriveeditorialteam/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>At 101, age is just a number for Blue Cross member Marion Peck</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:58:24 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[silversneakers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=34204</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Marion Peck, the subject of the thrive. fall edition’s cover story, passed away in November 2024, just short of her 102nd birthday. Blue Cross was honored to have Marion as a member and we hope her amazing legacy of longevity inspires others to live their happiest and heathiest lives. “I imagine why I am still […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/">At 101, age is just a number for Blue Cross member Marion Peck</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/">At 101, age is just a number for Blue Cross member Marion Peck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Marion Peck, the subject of the thrive. fall edition’s cover story, passed away in November 2024, just short of her 102nd birthday. Blue Cross was honored to have Marion as a member and we hope her amazing legacy of longevity inspires others to live their happiest and heathiest lives.</em></p> <p>“I imagine why I am still on this earth is the fact that I have always been active and interested in life. I love living.”</p> <p>101-year-old Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota member Marion Peck stays active by attending the SilverSneakers Classic class at the Le Sueur Community Center four times a week.</p> <p>“My SilverSneakers class, I really rely on and never miss it if I can help it because I need that to keep my body active,” Marion says.</p> <p style="padding-left: 280px;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1014420149" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>The class focuses on simple exercises to boost and manage mobility. With chairs, light weights and resistance bands, participants practice everyday movements like getting up from a seated position or avoiding tripping hazards.</p> <p>“We incorporate that reasoning into the class, to explain why we’re lifting our toes — to be able to step over a curb — or why we’re reaching over our head — to be able to pull stuff off the top shelf,” Instructor KrisAnn Krause says.</p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-34215 alignright" src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/marion2-600x400-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="389" height="259" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/marion2-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/marion2-600x400-1.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px" />KrisAnn has been teaching the fitness class for 14 years and says Marion has been participating her entire tenure, “Marion brings energy, she brings the motivation, she’s an inspiration to people.”</p> <p>Despite needing knee replacement surgery at age 100, Marion made a quick recovery and said she experienced minimal pain. She has otherwise had very minimal health complications throughout her life and still lives independently.</p> <p>KrisAnn is so impressed with Marion’s fitness and positive outlook on life that she teamed up with Le Sueur Community Center Recreation Programming Specialist Jennifer Trimbo to nominate her for the <a href="https://moyawards.silversneakers.com/" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">2024 SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award</a>.</p> <p>“When you get to be up in that age and you’re still doing everything on your own, you’re pretty famous. She’s a great motivator for everyone,” Jennifer says.</p> <p>While she didn’t earn the top prize, Marion was named a finalist for the award and the recognition for her inspiring lifestyle didn’t stop there. Earlier this year, Le Sueur Mayor Shawn Kirby declared October 3 Marion Peck Day.</p> <p>While others are in awe of the things Marion is still accomplishing at the age of 101, she doesn’t pay much attention to the number, “I think age, there is no such thing as age. Just live in your surroundings wherever you are and enjoy every minute of your life that you’ve been given.”</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/">At 101, age is just a number for Blue Cross member Marion Peck</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/">At 101, age is just a number for Blue Cross member Marion Peck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/at-101-age-is-just-a-number-for-blue-cross-member-marion-peck/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>For legendary angler Al Lindner, fishing is fitness</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:39:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blue cross mn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33983</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>“Fishing is physical,” Al Lindner, local sportsman, tv and radio personality says. “You know, you’re moving, you’re up and down in a boat, moving around, jumping around a lot. And when you’re filming, you’re active, really active. You get the adrenaline going a little bit. I love it.” Lindner’s passion for fishing started as a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/">For legendary angler Al Lindner, fishing is fitness</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/">For legendary angler Al Lindner, fishing is fitness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-34016 size-large" src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00281-2-Cropped-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><br /> “Fishing is physical,” Al Lindner, local sportsman, tv and radio personality says. “You know, you’re moving, you’re up and down in a boat, moving around, jumping around a lot. And when you’re filming, you’re active, really active. You get the adrenaline going a little bit. I love it.”</p> <p>Lindner’s passion for fishing started as a young child at his grandparents’ cabin in Hayward, Wisconsin. Eventually that passion became a career spanning more than 50 years and including everything from developing tackle to radio and television shows, all with the goal of expanding fishing access and education.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-34011 " src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="501" height="334" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240528_Touchpoint_THRIVE_Lindner_00028-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px" /></p> <p>To this day, the 79-year-old Blue Cross member from Brainerd, Minnesota spends an impressive 180 days angling each year. Lindner still produces a show called Angling Edge for his business, Lindner’s Media Production Company, and also participates in fishing tournaments. He credits his lifelong love of the sport to maintaining his health and wellbeing.</p> <p>A day spent fishing on the water can provide a low-impact workout for different muscle groups including your arms, shoulders, back, core and legs. Strengthening those muscles can improve balance and help prevent falls.</p> <p>In addition to the workout he gets in pursuit of a good catch, he stretches and walks regularly, and maintains a balanced diet. While he has had a knee replacement and experiences some shoulder soreness, Lindner feels healthy enough to keep fishing and his doctors encourage him to do so.</p> <p>“They say to keep doing what I’m doing,” Lindner says. “That I’m in awful good shape for my age, so don’t slow down, don’t change. And I don’t plan to.”</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/">For legendary angler Al Lindner, fishing is fitness</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/">For legendary angler Al Lindner, fishing is fitness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/for-legendary-angler-al-linder-fishing-is-fitness/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Catching up with Maryann, global traveling senior dancer and Blue Cross member</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:34:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blue cross mn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33791</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The last time thrive. magazine spoke with Blue Cross member Maryann Kudalis, she shared how her love of dance has allowed her to stay active. Now, two years later, 72-year-old Kudalis has checked back in with thrive. to share how that passion for staying active has brought her around the world.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/">Catching up with Maryann, global traveling senior dancer and Blue Cross member</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/">Catching up with Maryann, global traveling senior dancer and Blue Cross member</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last time <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/living/having-a-ball/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>thrive.</em> magazine</a> spoke with Blue Cross member Maryann Kudalis, she shared how her love of dance has allowed her to stay active. Now, two years later, 72-year-old Kudalis has checked back in with <em>thrive.</em> to share how that passion for staying active has brought her around the world.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/">Catching up with Maryann, global traveling senior dancer and Blue Cross member</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/">Catching up with Maryann, global traveling senior dancer and Blue Cross member</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/catching-up-with-maryann-global-traveling-senior-dancer-and-blue-cross-member/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>“Un-hibernate” with refreshing spring and summer recipes from Thrive.</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 22:16:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33673</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Spring is quickly turning into summer. Minnesotans across the state are emerging from winter hibernation to fire up the grill, plant gardens and plan upcoming trips to the farmer’s market. While we wait patiently for our favorite seasonal produce to hit the stands over the upcoming months – knee high by the Fourth of July […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/">“Un-hibernate” with refreshing spring and summer recipes from Thrive.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/">“Un-hibernate” with refreshing spring and summer recipes from Thrive.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring is quickly turning into summer. Minnesotans across the state are emerging from winter hibernation to fire up the grill, plant gardens and plan upcoming trips to the farmer’s market. While we wait patiently for our favorite seasonal produce to hit the stands over the upcoming months –<em> knee high by the Fourth of July</em> sweet corn, anyone? – we can embrace the early season with some healthy and refreshing recipes from Blue Cross’ <em>Thrive</em>, a magazine for healthy choices and your best life<em>.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/">“Un-hibernate” with refreshing spring and summer recipes from Thrive.</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/">“Un-hibernate” with refreshing spring and summer recipes from Thrive.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/un-hibernate-with-refreshing-spring-and-summer-recipes-from-thrive/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Thrive. stories for springtime – senior activities from bird watching to CrossFit, tips to prevent falls, and more</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:37:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[crossfit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior falls]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive editorial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive roundup]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33618</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Spring 2024 issue of thrive. magazine, the healthy lifestyle magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is landing in mailboxes across the state. The issue features a variety of topics related to healthy aging, including:</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/">Thrive. stories for springtime – senior activities from bird watching to CrossFit, tips to prevent falls, and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/">Thrive. stories for springtime – senior activities from bird watching to CrossFit, tips to prevent falls, and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Spring 2024 issue of <em>thrive.</em> magazine, the healthy lifestyle magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is landing in mailboxes across the state. The issue features a variety of topics related to healthy aging, including:</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/">Thrive. stories for springtime – senior activities from bird watching to CrossFit, tips to prevent falls, and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/">Thrive. stories for springtime – senior activities from bird watching to CrossFit, tips to prevent falls, and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-stories-for-springtime-senior-activities-from-bird-watching-to-crossfit-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Where is Andy Steinfeldt now?</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:03:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blue cross mn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33357</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Five years ago, thrive. magazine featured a then 75-year-old Andy Steinfeldt— a Blue Cross member who was battling prostate cancer. Thrive. recently caught up with Steinfeldt to find out what he’s been up to including his professional singing career, and what he’s doing to stay active and healthy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/">Where is Andy Steinfeldt now?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/">Where is Andy Steinfeldt now?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Five years ago, <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>thrive.</em></a> magazine featured a then 75-year-old <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/living/where-are-they-now-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andy Steinfeldt</a>— a Blue Cross member who was battling prostate cancer. <em>Thrive</em>. recently caught up with Steinfeldt to find out what he’s been up to including his professional singing career, and what he’s doing to stay active and healthy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/">Where is Andy Steinfeldt now?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/">Where is Andy Steinfeldt now?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/where-is-andy-steinfeldt-now/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Life in motion: Staying healthy through active living</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:51:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=33014</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The fall 2023 issue of thrive. magazine reminds us that the end of summer doesn’t mean the end of the growing season. Get back out in the garden with tips for planting fall vegetables and learn how embracing a plant-based diet can add more garden-fresh ingredients to your meals. Read on to discover other ways […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/">Life in motion: Staying healthy through active living</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/">Life in motion: Staying healthy through active living</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fall 2023 issue of <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>thrive.</em></a> magazine reminds us that the end of summer doesn’t mean the end of the growing season. Get back out in the garden with tips for planting fall vegetables and learn how embracing a plant-based diet can add more garden-fresh ingredients to your meals. Read on to discover other ways that <em>thrive.</em> recommends staying healthy through active living.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/">Life in motion: Staying healthy through active living</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/">Life in motion: Staying healthy through active living</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/life-in-motion-staying-healthy-through-active-living/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The spring issue of thrive. is here – stories on dental health, pain management, and staying active in your golden years</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:23:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blue cross mn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiver resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[senior health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=32255</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Spring 2023 edition of Thrive. magazine features a variety of topics on healthy aging. In addition to an inspiring cover story on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota member Martha Stewart-Arradondo and her love of staying active, the edition covers:</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/">The spring issue of thrive. is here – stories on dental health, pain management, and staying active in your golden years</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/">The spring issue of thrive. is here – stories on dental health, pain management, and staying active in your golden years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-32278 size-large aligncenter" src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138-1024x601.png" alt="" width="1024" height="601" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138-1024x601.png 1024w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138-300x176.png 300w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138-768x451.png 768w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138-1536x902.png 1536w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thrive-feature-138.png 1586w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p> <p><a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Spring 2023 edition of <em>Thrive.</em> magazine</a> features a variety of topics on healthy aging. In addition to an inspiring cover story on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota member Martha Stewart-Arradondo and her love of staying active, the edition covers:</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/">The spring issue of thrive. is here – stories on dental health, pain management, and staying active in your golden years</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/">The spring issue of thrive. is here – stories on dental health, pain management, and staying active in your golden years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/the-spring-issue-of-thrive-is-here-stories-on-dental-health-pain-management-and-staying-active-in-your-golden-years/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Winter 2023 edition of thrive. magazine: Active retirement, caring for a loved one with diabetes and more</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:17:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiver resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[caregiving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Doctor's Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dr. Amy Fendrich]]></category> <category><![CDATA[John Hines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[osteoporosis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=31624</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Winter 2023 edition of thrive., a healthy lifestyle magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is now in the hands of members. Missed the print edition? You can find the digital edition here and it includes exclusive content available only online. In the latest edition, we catch up with radio personality John […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/">Winter 2023 edition of thrive. magazine: Active retirement, caring for a loved one with diabetes and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/">Winter 2023 edition of thrive. magazine: Active retirement, caring for a loved one with diabetes and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-31667 size-medium alignleft" src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WinterThriveCover-234x300.png" alt="" width="234" height="300" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WinterThriveCover-234x300.png 234w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WinterThriveCover.png 641w" sizes="(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">The Winter 2023 edition of thrive., a healthy lifestyle magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is now in the hands of members. Missed the print edition? You can find the digital edition <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/?_ga=2.246544644.1031917511.1673367416-1393406928.1665677458" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he</a><a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/?_ga=2.246544644.1031917511.1673367416-1393406928.1665677458" target="_blank" rel="noopener">re</a> and it includes exclusive content available only online.</p> <p>In the latest edition, we <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/living/tune-into-your-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">catch up with radio personality John Hines</a> who isn’t letting retirement slow him down. He offers advice and inspiration for others entering their post-retirement lives. For Hines, one of the most important things he can do is remain active. His favorite activities include biking, golf and pickleball for both the activity and social connections.</p> <p>“I just can’t sit on the sidelines,” said Hines. “I feel like I need to be out there doing these things. It’s just part of continuing to learn.”</p> <p> </p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/">Winter 2023 edition of thrive. magazine: Active retirement, caring for a loved one with diabetes and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/">Winter 2023 edition of thrive. magazine: Active retirement, caring for a loved one with diabetes and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/winter-2023-edition-of-thrive-offers-tips-for-staying-active-in-retirement-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-diabetes-and-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fall 2022 edition of thrive. offers ways to manage memory loss, how to live with purpose and more</title> <link>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/</link> <comments>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thrive Editorial]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:05:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thrive]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/?p=31179</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fall 2022 edition of thrive., a quarterly magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is now in the hands of members. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/">Fall 2022 edition of thrive. offers ways to manage memory loss, how to live with purpose and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/">Fall 2022 edition of thrive. offers ways to manage memory loss, how to live with purpose and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Fall 2022 edition of <em><strong>thrive.</strong></em>, a quarterly magazine from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, is now in the hands of members. Missed the print edition? You can find the digital edition <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/">here</a> and it includes exclusive content available only online.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-31180" src="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped2-279x300.jpg" alt="" width="279" height="300" srcset="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped2-279x300.jpg 279w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped2-951x1024.jpg 951w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped2-768x827.jpg 768w, https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped2.jpg 1114w" sizes="(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px" />The latest edition features an in-depth look on what it means to <a href="https://thrive.bluecrossmn.com/living/l/">live with purpose</a>. You’ll meet Jude, a 79-year-old Blue Cross member from Duluth who has found ways to stay active and socially connected – and how that has helped her maintain a healthy lifestyle. You’ll also learn more about how a Blue Cross agent can be a trusted partner in supporting your health and wellbeing goals, especially if you are new to Medicare or looking for different options.</p> <p>Here is a preview of what you and our members will find in the Fall 2022 edition:</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/">Fall 2022 edition of thrive. offers ways to manage memory loss, how to live with purpose and more</a> first appeared on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/">Fall 2022 edition of thrive. offers ways to manage memory loss, how to live with purpose and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.bluecrossmn.com">Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://blog.bluecrossmn.com/longevity/thrive-magazine-fall-2022-blue-cross/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>