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Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2023

There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your....
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Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

BCBSMT Connect Team October 6, 2023

Adding more whole grains to your diet is an easy way to get more health benefits from the foods you eat. If you picture a slice of dry wheat bread when you hear “whole grains,” don't worry. There are a lot of tasty whole grains waiti...
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Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

BCBSMT Connect Team October 5, 2023

You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
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Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

BCBSMT Connect Team October 3, 2023

Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to&nbsp....
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Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

BCBSMT Connect Team August 4, 2023

Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging has a handy Workout to Go booklet that you can download. You'll find easy, s...
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Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

BCBSMT Connect Team July 17, 2023

As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescripti...
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSMT Connect Team May 23, 2023

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference...
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Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSMT Connect Team May 18, 2023

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show...
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10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSMT Connect Team May 10, 2023

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe....
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Annual Wellness Checklist

BCBSMT Connect Team December 27, 2016

Wellness begins with understanding. This checklist helps you have a clearer picture of your health. It also starts the conversation with your doctor on any changes you might need, whether it’s around exercise, diet, adjusting your medications or...
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