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Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

BCBSMT Connect Team December 5, 2023

Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr....
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Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSMT Connect Team October 26, 2023

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

BCBSMT Connect Team October 25, 2023

You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ....
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I’m a Survivor

BCBSMT Connect Team October 1, 2023

Leigh is a breast cancer survivor. She's fought long and hard to claim that mantle. Unfortunately, she’s had to go toe-to-toe with the Big C more than once. “My first scare with breast cancer happened when I was 27,” she reveals. &l...
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Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSMT Connect Team August 30, 2023

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
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Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 29, 2023

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 1, 2023

Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t....
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Preventive Care Services

BCBSMT Connect Team June 23, 2023

Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like...
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Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSMT Connect Team June 23, 2023

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSMT Connect Team June 23, 2023

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
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Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSMT Connect Team April 25, 2023

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
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Maternity Services and Screenings

BCBSMT Connect Team March 31, 2023

Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025, 2026
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Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

BCBSMT Connect Team March 27, 2023

You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
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You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

BCBSMT Connect Team March 10, 2023

There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain th....
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Boost Your Health with Strength Training

BCBSMT Connect Team March 1, 2023

New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is...
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