Volunteers at Crofton’s Dam Race went all out, transforming water stations into themed experiences. From “The Waterboy” to “Rawr! Dinosaurs,” they handed out water in costumes, bringing energy and creativity to participants. Each year, volunteers dress up and hold a competition of their own as they support athletes along the race route: Best Dam Water
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently extended its commitment to supporting community wellness by donating over 400 pieces of used fitness equipment to local schools and senior programs. A variety of fitness equipment, including ellipticals, recumbent bikes, dumbbells and more, was donated to several organizations, including Saline County Aging Services, Eastern Nebraska
Many people know running offers a way to enjoy the outdoors, stay fit and even socialize. But did you know it can also significantly impact your mental well-being? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) highlighted some valuable mental health resources and ways running can contribute to your overall well-being. Physical benefits of running Whether
On April 27, Nebraskans across the state took 30 minutes out of their day to focus on their well-being by participating in National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and YMCAs across the state host this annual event. For 2022, nearly 3,000 Nebraskans and 153 businesses and schools
To Tom Kocanda, staying well is less about how many reps you can do at the gym or perfecting portion sizes and more about one thing – your mindset. “In the past, I tended to overcomplicate things when considering how to best approach a wellness lifestyle,” said Kocanda, enterprise security education consultant at Blue Cross
To Derek Wakefield, wellness is more than eating right and getting up and moving – it’s holistic. “Wellness is being connected, engaged, mindful and willing to learn and be adaptable to your surroundings,” he said. Wakefield, a product manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) does his best to “balance the eight
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has hosted National Walk @ Lunch (NW@L) Day for 13 years, but given current conditions, BCBSNE has adjusted the format of the event while keeping its same goals in mind. BCBSNE typically asks participants to take the NW@L Day pledge and walk for 30 minutes. With social
National Walk @ Lunch Day (NW@L Day) has been a Blue Cross Blue and Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) tradition for 13 years. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, BCBSNE has changed its approach. Instead of asking Nebraskans to lace up their shoes and walk for 30 minutes on Wednesday, April 29 for the
You may be in good physical health. But how’s your financial wellness? It's an increasingly important answer to know for baby boomers rocketing toward retirement (almost 10,000 hit age 65 every day). While many have planned and saved and are eager for their next chapters, others are headed for serious financial anxiety. As a group,
