Blogs

Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:00 GMT

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 yo...(read more)

Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:12:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:41:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:13:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:06:00 GMT

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...(read more)

What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:28:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:00 GMT

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 do...(read more)

Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

BCBSMT Connect Team — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests that can help spot many potential problems before they become serious health issues. Whether you’re making sure to ...(read more)

Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

BCBSMT Connect Team — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:42:00 GMT

No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take steps to protect yourself. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And, nearly one half (45%) of new colon cance...(read more)

How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

BCBSMT Connect Team — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:32:00 GMT

If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’ll...(read more)

Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:48:00 GMT

You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening t...(read more)

Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSMT Connect Team — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:12:00 GMT

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Whether you're dealing with health, family, relationships or work problems, there’s a way to get help. It's called psychotherapy. Your first thought may be that ...(read more)

Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSMT Connect Team — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:19:00 GMT

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders. D...(read more)

How to Keep Your Hardworking Lungs Healthy

BCBSMT Connect Team — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Your lungs help you breathe. But they do much more. They help you fight infections. They help your other organs work. They do so much for your overall health — and they need your protection. Your lungs are easily harmed. Anything you breathe in...(read more)

10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

BCBSMT Connect Team — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During ...(read more)