Capital Journal

Helpful guidance to navigate your health, wellness, and benefits.

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Diabetes and vision loss: Symptoms and risks

Early onset dementia: symptoms, causes, and when to seek help

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Diabetes and vision loss: Symptoms and risks

Diabetes and vision loss: Symptoms and risks

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4 health numbers men should know

4 health numbers men should know

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How to improve your sleep

How to improve your sleep

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A new kind of behavioral health support

A new kind of behavioral health support

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Mental health stigma: what it is and how to help

Mental health stigma: what it is and how to help

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How former bedside nurse uses data to connect people, doctors, and better health outcomes

How former bedside nurse uses data to connect people, doctors, and better health outcomes

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How to improve eye health: 5 simple habits to protect your vision

How to improve eye health: 5 simple habits to protect your vision

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Colon cancer screening: when to get tested and why it matters

Colon cancer screening: when to get tested and why it matters

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Healthy weight loss: simple habits to get started

Healthy weight loss: simple habits to get started

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Alcohol awareness: simple ways to drink less

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Breast Cancer Screenings

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Ways to save on prescription drugs

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What “Eating Healthy” Really Means

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Facts you should know about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, or Wegovy

Five things you should know about using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

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How Mental Health Effects Heart Select Component

Link between mental health and heart disease

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Don't wait for symptoms: Get screened and help find cancer early

Get screenings and catch cancer early

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men and women doing gym

Low-intensity interval training: Gently return to fitness

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Sneaky sugar

Tips for avoiding hidden sugar

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ACA tax credit changes

How upcoming tax credit changes could affect your health insurance costs

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Holiday Blues article

Managing behavioral health challenges during the holidays

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Your Guide to Flu Season

Your Guide to Flu Season

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Your family health history

Why the holidays are a perfect time to talk about your family health history

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Why diabetes management matters

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Preventing and controlling diabetes

Preventing and controlling diabetes

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Breast cancer risks

Breast cancer risks

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Guide to individual and family health plans

Guide to individual and family health plans

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Why your health insurance company may call

Why your health insurance company may call

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Preventing cavities in kids

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Open enrollment tips for 2026

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Mental health that truly fits

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Flu, RSV and Pneumonia Vaccine FAQs

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Protect Yourself against healthcare scams

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Getting shots: Help your child have a better visit

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Support after transplants

Support after transplants

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Here are common summer health risks and how to avoid them.

Healthy summer vacations

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Childhood vaccines

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Safely enjoy fun in the sun

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Find a primary care doctor

How to find a primary care doctor

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Care managers clear hurdles to your health

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Preventing and treating low back pain

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How to access behavioral health services

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Managing Chronic Pain

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Biosimilars: What you need to know

Biosimilars: What you need to know

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What to expect at your free preventive care visit

What to expect at your free preventive care visit

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STD awareness and testing is important for long-term health

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What is a primary care provider

What is a primary care physician?

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Hospital at Home: How Home-Based Care Supports Recovery and Improves Outcomes

How Home-Based Care Supports Recovery and Improves Outcomes

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The Resurgence of Measles in 2025

The Resurgence of Measles in 2025

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How to read your Capital Blue Cross member ID card

How to read your Capital Blue Cross ID card

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Six ways to control high blood pressure and manage hypertension

Six ways to control high blood pressure and manage hypertension

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A Family Doctor Can Be Your Pathway to Better Health

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Knowing where to go for care can save time, money

Knowing where to go for care can save time, money

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Three steps to prevent cancer or find it early

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Men’s Health: Prostate and colorectal cancer

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The diabetes and vision loss connection

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Stop cervical cancer before it starts

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Help save future generations by using antibiotics mindfully

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Prevent type 2 diabetes

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HPV and cervical cancer: Know the risks and how to protect yourself

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Managing your diabetes: You’re not alone

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Knowing and preventing type 2 diabetes

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Tips for awareness and protection

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Five things you can do for healthy eyes

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The ABC(D)s of Medicare coverage in Pennsylvania

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Advantages of Medicare Advantage plans

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Prenatal doctor performing a checkup on patient

A healthy pregnancy starts before baby is on board

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Vaccines for adults

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Leaking pipes

Kicking colon cancer when it counts

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Let’s quit smoking—together

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