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Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

BCBSMT Connect Team April 11, 2025

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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Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

BCBSMT Connect Team April 11, 2025

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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Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

BCBSMT Connect Team April 10, 2025

There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
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Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems

BCBSMT Connect Team March 25, 2025

There are lots of different foot problems, some serious and some easy to treat at home. The main thing is to take care of them before they get worse. These are some of the most common foot issues and what to do about them. Arthritis What is it: Arthr...
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Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

BCBSMT Connect Team March 18, 2025

Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ....
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What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

BCBSMT Connect Team March 5, 2025

Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
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Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call

BCBSMT Connect Team February 21, 2025

More than a third of American adults have high blood sugar, or prediabetes, and the rates are on the rise. Having prediabetes raises your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The good news is that even if you have prediabetes...
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Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy During Winter

BCBSMT Connect Team February 19, 2025

Don’t put a freeze on family fun this winter. All kids need physical activity to stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says young people ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity daily. For today’s busy kids, on...
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A Closer Look at Type 1 Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team February 14, 2025

There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Left unchecked and untreated, both can cause damage to blood vessels, nerves and organs in the body and lead to serious health issues. Diabetes happens in people of every age, race, shape and s...
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Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy by MINDing What You Eat

BCBSMT Connect Team February 11, 2025

Healthy eating doesn’t need to be hard. You don’t have to spend a lot of time tracking your daily calories or buy special diet products. Just find a healthy approach to what you eat. One easy-to-follow eating plan — the MIND diet &m...
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Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team February 5, 2025

Over the last decade, new cases of diabetes have increased 18.6 percent in the U.S., showing the growing impact of the epidemic. All told, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes today — and the numbers keep rising. The majority (about 95 ....
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Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out — and Find Solutions

BCBSMT Connect Team January 24, 2025

Do you snore loudly? Or feel tired when you wake up and during the day? Do you often have headaches in the morning? You may have a disorder called sleep apnea. Why is that important? Sleep apnea isn’t just annoying. It can sometimes lead to se....
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Feeling Dizzy? There Are Some Common Culprits

BCBSMT Connect Team December 19, 2024

It’s hard to ignore a dizzy feeling. The room spinning will get your attention fast. Feeling off balance is scary. And no one wants to feel lightheaded, like you might faint. There are differences between being dizzy and lightheaded. Whatever y....
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Vaccines for Young Adults

BCBSMT Connect Team December 19, 2024

You’re young. Healthy. Active. With years of life ahead of you. You’re bulletproof, right? When you’re young, it’s easy to think you’re safe from a lot of the stuff that can trip you up — including illness. Maybe y...
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

BCBSMT Connect Team December 17, 2024

The United States is a country of many languages. It’s hard to know the exact number, but data shows there are between 68 and 76 million people in the U.S. who speak more than one language. So it’s no surprise that more children now grow ...
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