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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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Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 10, 2024
If you have high cholesterol, there are ways you can lower it. When you do, you help reduce your risks for heart problems. You also boost your chances for living a longer, healthier life. What’s the first step? Work closely with your doctor. To....
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Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 8, 2024
One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
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Supporting a Loved One with Cancer
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 8, 2024
“I have cancer.” They are three words you never want to hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that a loved one has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have a ton of questions you want to ask,...
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Embrace a Healthy Heart: Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 4, 2024
Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year, more than 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke. More than 800...
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Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 4, 2024
Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
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Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 2, 2024
Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
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One Simple Step For Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 2, 2024
If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a primary doctor and mai...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage
BCBSMT Connect Team
January 2, 2024
When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doc...
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