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  • Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

    Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    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 all have in common? 

    They all live with asthma. Beckham has been…

    • 6 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Spring Weather Brings More Options for Exercise

    Spring Weather Brings More Options for Exercise

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    When spring is in the air, thoughts turn to getting outdoors — and getting a bit of exercise in the fresh air. But if your enthusiasm takes a dive when you think about running or other traditional workouts, get creative. Finding an activity that seems…

    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. Beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up.

    Winter Warriors

    If you want to get some fresh air and sunshine…

    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • In Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Exercise

    In Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Exercise

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    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, helping reduce your glucose level without added insulin. A study by Mayo Clinic found…

    • over 1 year ago
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  • Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

    Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your body. But did you know that your eyes can also benefit from a healthy workout? No special equipment or program needed.

    How Can Eye Exercises Help?

    Exercising eye muscles doesn’t mean you can skip glasses…

    • over 1 year ago
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  • When I Do Cardiovascular Exercise, My Heart Does WHAT?

    When I Do Cardiovascular Exercise, My Heart Does WHAT?

    Stephanie
    Stephanie

    My name is Stephanie, and I am a cardio junkie. Run, walk, elliptical, bike – I don’t care what it is, I love the feeling of getting my heart pumping. But honestly, I never really thought about what goes on INSIDE my body when I’m working up a sweat.…

    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Men: Exercise Can Do a Lot More for You than Build Muscle

    Men: Exercise Can Do a Lot More for You than Build Muscle

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    Men face some serious health risks. The two most serious ones, heart disease and cancer, account for nearly half of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are the third most common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke…

    • over 2 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    If sleeping doesn’t come easy, you’ve probably already tried a few things you thought might help. If they didn’t help, there may be another option — more activity each day.

    It may seem odd to say that more activity can help you…

    • 1 month ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    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 good…

    • 29 days ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    BCBSMT Connect Team
    BCBSMT Connect Team

    Can you get 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 lot. And it…

    • over 1 year ago
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