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Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 21, 2024
No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take action. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. You can take steps to protect yourself. March is Colorectal Canc...
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Are You In the Money? Or In the Red?
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 19, 2024
When you think about taking better care of yourself, what are the first things that come to mind? Do you think about eating more fruits and veggies? Maybe you decide to exercise more, get more sleep or finally get that long-overdue annual checku...
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In-Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Moving
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 8, 2024
Diabetes management is about more than food and medication. It's important to stay physically active, too. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar for energy. This helps reduce glucose levels without added insulin. A study by Mayo Clinic found...
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Nurseline: Get Your Questions Answered
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 8, 2024
Health issues don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Sometimes, problems and questions come up at the worst possible times (like 8 o’clock on a Friday night, or when you’re on your way to a family reunion). It's tempting to hop on t...
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Fending Off the Flu Bug
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 7, 2024
It’s flu season. No one wants to suffer through the aches, pains and general misery of being down and out with the flu virus. So what’s your plan to avoid it? You could stay home and avoid contact with all other humans. You could tr...
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Save Yourself Time and Money with Provider Finder
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider Finde...
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Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is....
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What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
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Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
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Why Aren’t You Sleeping?
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
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5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 6, 2024
Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness...
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Wait, That's Sugar, Too?
BCBSMT Connect Team
February 5, 2024
If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right? These sugar substitutes are often made from high-int...
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Living with Diabetes? Learn More About What It Means
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 19, 2024
Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar). Our bodies use this sugar to fuel our cells with the energy they need to work the right way. It’s a fine balance, though. When blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, it ca...
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Get to Know Blue Bear
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 17, 2024
How well do you know Blue Bear? Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Blue Bear likes being a healthy, happy bear. That’s why he eats his vegetables — even the green ones. He wears his helmet to protect his big brain. He brushes his teeth ...
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Asthma Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 12, 2024
The number of children with asthma has risen dramatically in the past few decades. With the wheezing comes worrying. Could your child be the one who is touched by this common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...
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