HealthClips^TM

HealthClips are short videos on a variety of health-related topics. Your employees can view these videos online to become better educated about their health and well-being.*

The following HealthClips are available for viewing online. (Note: requires Flash Plug-in.)

Asthma

• What is Asthma — 2:46
• Introduction to Self-Care Skills — 2:17
• What is a Trigger? — 2:11
• Strategies for Managing Weather Irritants — 2:44
• Lifestyle Changes for Better Asthma Management — 3:30

Exercise

• The Difference Between Activity and Exercise — 3:42
• Overcoming Your Obstacles to Exercising — 2:28
• The Importance of Physical Activity — 3:12

Heart Health

• Controlling Your High Blood Pressure — 4:39
• The DASH Diet — 1:36
• Decreasing Your Sodium — 2:28
• Understanding Cholesterol Levels — 2:58
• Lowering the Cholesterol Risk Factor — 4:11
• Managing Cholesterol Through Weight Loss — 1:33
• The Female Risk Factor — 4:09
• Weight Management and Diabetes — 5:09

Managing Diabetes

• What is Pre-Diabetes? — 2:39
• Understanding Pre-Diabetes — 3:37
• Testing for Pre-Diabetes — 2:26
• What is Type 1 Diabetes? — 2:43
• What is Type 2 Diabetes? — 3:27
• Are You at Risk? — 3:30
• Lifestyle Changes — 1:56
• Choosing Healthy Foods — 4:03
• Tips for Portion Control — 2:49
• Getting Active — 3:31
• Finding the Support You Need — 1:58
• Understanding Gestational Diabetes — 4:22
• Managing Diabetes — 3:49
• Managing Portion Sizes — 4:11

Nutrition

• Choosing the Right Fats and Carbohydrates — 2:32
• Healthy Ways to Prepare Food — 3:37
• Reading the Food Label — 3:16
• What to Eat When You Want to Lose Weight — 2:42
• Selecting Healthy Foods — 2:47

Smoking Cessation

• Quitting Smoking — 2:30
• Choosing a Quitting Method — 1:31

Managing Stress

• Risks of Unmanaged Stress — 1:32
• Healthy Coping Methods — 4:32
• Healthy Choices to Reduce Stress — 3:34

* These videos were not created by Independence Blue Cross. They are provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. Please visit our legal section for more information.