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What is ADHD?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 27, 2024

Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High level...
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Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

BCBSMT Connect Team June 18, 2024

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
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How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSMT Connect Team June 18, 2024

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
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Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 18, 2024

More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
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Gestational Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team June 12, 2024

When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a he...
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 10, 2024

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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Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

BCBSMT Connect Team June 7, 2024

It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, bab...
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Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

BCBSMT Connect Team June 5, 2024

About six million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the US. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Those who live with the disease may cope with the constant shift between epi...
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Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

BCBSMT Connect Team June 3, 2024

We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
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Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

BCBSMT Connect Team June 3, 2024

Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
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Busting Myths About Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team May 30, 2024

Managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. It means testing your blood sugar and focusing on your food. It means staying physically active and having a healthy weight. It means handling your insulin and other meds. It can also be a ...
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Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

BCBSMT Connect Team May 24, 2024

Women with breast cancer often have choices for medical treatment. If you're fighting breast cancer, your doctor will make a treatment plan. It might involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy. Along with questions about traditional...
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Blood Glucose Levels: Get Curious

BCBSMT Connect Team May 23, 2024

Dinner is almost ready and it's that time again. You unzip your black pouch to take out a glucose meter. As you pull back the lever of the lancet, you think, "Gosh, I hope my blood sugar isn’t high again.” Blood glucose testing is vital f...
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Are You Paralyzed by Social Anxiety? Learn the Best Ways to Manage It.

BCBSMT Connect Team May 22, 2024

Do you have a friend who always bails when you make plans? They may not be trying to avoid you. That can happen when people have social anxiety. Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a long-term mental health issue. It affects...
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders

BCBSMT Connect Team May 15, 2024

Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravio...
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