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Quit Smoking for Good

BCBSMT Connect Team May 5, 2026

One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
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Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

BCBSMT Connect Team May 4, 2026

One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping....
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Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

BCBSMT Connect Team May 4, 2026

Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as ....
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Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSMT Connect Team May 4, 2026

When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. And it's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Poor air quality can trigger allergies and asthma attacks for milli...
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Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

BCBSMT Connect Team May 4, 2026

Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends...
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A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

BCBSMT Connect Team April 13, 2026

Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the “love...
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Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

BCBSMT Connect Team April 6, 2026

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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The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team April 3, 2026

Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you gi...
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Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor....
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Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Nearl....
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
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Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

BCBSMT Connect Team April 2, 2026

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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