What Star Wars Can Teach Us About Health

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) brings you greetings on Star Wars Day, a chance for our entire planet to reflect on the imperative of righteousness, the strength of unity, the power of courage, and of course, health care.

To mark May the 4^th, we offer four health care lessons you may have missed in the Star Wars saga.

The Need to Stay Fit is Universal

In the many worlds of Star Wars, it seems like nearly every creature is speeding from one galaxy to another, fighting for good or for evil, always active. All that running around seems to keep everyone in pretty good shape, as there aren’t many obese people – or other life forms – as major players in the Star Wars tale. The glaring exception is, of course, Jabba the Hutt.

The crime boss didn’t really seem to move much. And the only thing we saw him eat was a Klatooine paddy frog. (Yes, I had to look that up.) I don’t know much about the nutritional value of Klatooine paddy frogs, but based on Mr. Hutt’s physique, I’d surmise they pack plenty of calories into their tiny bodies.

Unfortunately, Jabba the Hutt didn’t have access to Blue Cross NC’s BlueConnect portal or to our blog, where he would have found wellness and prevention resources. Maybe he wouldn’t have been slain by a petite princess who was in much better shape.

No One is Invincible

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Luke Skywalker seemed immune to any physical harm…right up until the moment his father relieved him of his hand. There probably wasn’t health insurance a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. So who knows how Luke might have paid for his robotic replacement hand?

But today, if you are injured in a lightsaber duel – a risky endeavor we recommend against – you’re probably going to need emergency care. In fact, even if you never engage in lightsaber-related activity, you’re going to need medical attention at some point. So make sure you have a good health insurance plan and you know your benefits. Blue Cross NC members can find a doctor or urgent care center through our BlueConnect mobile app.

You can shop for a Blue Cross NC plan that fits the needs of you and your family through our website.

A Healthy Mind Can Mean a Healthy Body

Yoda was 900 years old. He might also have been the most spiritually serene being who’s ever lived. That can’t possibly be a coincidence.

Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Slowing Down

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In the more recent installments of the Star Wars series, the older generation seems to have no problem keeping up with the younger folks. Sure, we saw a few more wrinkles on Han Solo’s face than 40 years ago, but he still held his own. And if not for a dirty double-cross, he’d be swashbuckling through a few more movies.

Leia is still right on the front lines of the battle against the Empire, showing the same energy she always had. Even Chewbacca is as strong and limber as he ever was. And it looked like Luke even shed a few dozen pounds between the last couple of movies, proving we’re never too old to get into shape.

Now, stay healthy and keep fighting the good fight. And from Blue Cross NC: May the 4^th be with you!

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