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Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSMT Connect Team February 27, 2024

If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi....
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Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

BCBSMT Connect Team February 27, 2024

Can you get exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost a lot.....
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Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

BCBSMT Connect Team February 27, 2024

It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your body. But did you know that your eyes can also benefit from a healthy workout? No special gear needed. How Can Eye Exercises Help? Exercising eye muscles doesn’t mean you can skip glass...
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Protect Those Pretty Peepers

BCBSMT Connect Team February 27, 2024

Our eyes are a vital part of our health, but it’s easy to take them for granted. It’s important to make sure you keep them healthy. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy and injury-free. Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye ...
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Can Turning to Technology Help You Get Fit?

BCBSMT Connect Team February 26, 2024

Want to get more exercise, but something often seems to get in the way? You’re tired. You think you don’t have time. Or you just forget. We know we need exercise to feel better and help prevent obesity, heart disease and other health prob...
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Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

BCBSMT Connect Team February 21, 2024

No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take action. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. You can take steps to protect yourself. March is Colorectal Canc...
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Are You In the Money? Or In the Red?

BCBSMT Connect Team February 19, 2024

When you think about taking better care of yourself, what are the first things that come to mind? Do you think about eating more fruits and veggies? Maybe you decide to exercise more, get more sleep or finally get that long-overdue annual checku...
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Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

BCBSMT Connect Team February 6, 2024

Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
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Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

BCBSMT Connect Team February 6, 2024

Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
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Living with Diabetes? Learn More About What It Means

BCBSMT Connect Team January 19, 2024

Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar). Our bodies use this sugar to fuel our cells with the energy they need to work the right way. It’s a fine balance, though. When blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, it ca...
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Get to Know Blue Bear

BCBSMT Connect Team January 17, 2024

How well do you know Blue Bear? Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Blue Bear likes being a healthy, happy bear. That’s why he eats his vegetables — even the green ones. He wears his helmet to protect his big brain. He brushes his teeth ...
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Asthma Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors

BCBSMT Connect Team January 12, 2024

The number of children with asthma has risen dramatically in the past few decades. With the wheezing comes worrying. Could your child be the one who is touched by this common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...
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Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

BCBSMT Connect Team January 10, 2024

If you have high cholesterol, there are ways you can lower it. When you do, you help reduce your risks for heart problems. You also boost your chances for living a longer, healthier life. What’s the first step? Work closely with your doctor. To....
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Supporting a Loved One with Cancer

BCBSMT Connect Team January 8, 2024

“I have cancer.” They are three words you never want to hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that a loved one has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have a ton of questions you want to ask,...
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Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

BCBSMT Connect Team January 2, 2024

Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
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