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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ....
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Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” approach to exercise. Pushing hard isn’t always safe, and it isn’t necessary for health benefits. Low-intensity motion offers a good workout for most people, help...
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Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

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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Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
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Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Ease Your Joint Pain

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

Aches and pains happen. You sit too much and your back hurts. You get up and down a lot and your knees hurt. Or your neck or hips ache regularly. These aches and pains in your joints or back are common. A joint is the connection between two bones...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 27, 2026

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
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Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

BCBSMT Connect Team August 7, 2026

David Beckham is one of the best-known soccer players of all time. Roy Hibbert is a two-time NBA All-Star. Swimmer Amy Van Dyken is a six-time Olympic gold medalist. What do these athletes have in common? They all live with asthma. Beckham...
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What Exactly Is Asthma?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 7, 2026

In the United States, more than 28 million people have asthma. Nearly 5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes airways to swell and narrow. Since children h...
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 6, 2026

About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you...
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Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

BCBSMT Connect Team July 31, 2026

If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

BCBSMT Connect Team July 31, 2026

Can you get more 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....
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Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

BCBSMT Connect Team July 30, 2026

Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier stage...
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Boost Your Health with Strength Training

BCBSMT Connect Team July 30, 2026

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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