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- February 3, 2016
Physical Therapy: What You Should Know Before You see a Physical Therapist

Ever wondered if you might benefit from physical therapy? Before you see your doctor or a physical therapist, here are a few things you should know about...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- June 1, 2016
How to Make the Most of a Date with your Doctor

Wouldn’t it be nice to ring up your doctor and get right in when you need to? You can have a meaningful relationship with your doctor. Moreover, it’s not...
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- September 28, 2017
Cancer, Courage, and Compassion: A Tale of Two Sisters

When someone in the family is diagnosed with an illness it turns the entire family upside down. Sometimes it’s a wake-up call. Sometimes it’s the catalyst...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- October 20, 2015
’Tis the Season: Beat the Flu Before It Beats You

You might not be thinking about flu season yet, but it’s already time to schedule your yearly flu shot. Learn more about flu vaccines and how they work...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- May 13, 2017
The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

Stress is a big player in our lives today. From stress at work to home life, final exams, relationships, illness, death in the family, financial security...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- September 5, 2019
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What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? What are the signs? Where to get help and tips for parents for children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- August 8, 2019
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Cold, the Flu or Allergies? Sometimes it’s Hard to Tell!

When was the last time you woke up feeling stuffy and sore all over, but weren’t sure if you had a cold, flu or were suffering from seasonal allergies? Well you’re not alone. It seems that we often confuse what we have because so many...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- February 4, 2016
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From headache to heartache: Look at labels for potential NSAID heart dangers

Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes.
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- July 2, 2019
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Fight the Flu - One Shot at a Time

One of the best things you can do for your health is also the easiest: Get your yearly flu shot. It protects you and others in your community. Learn more. Flu immunization.
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- July 2, 2019
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Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

This years flu season is underway. So if you haven't already gotten your flu shot this year, don't wait any longer. It can help keep you, your family and your community healthier this winter. Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- July 2, 2019
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Substance Abuse: Signs and Risks

More than 23 million people in the U.S. struggle with drug abuse each year. And about 10% of U.S. adults have had drug use health problems some time in their lives, says the National Institutes of Health. But how do you know if your alcohol or other...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- June 13, 2019
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Protect your family, get a flu shot

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot every year. Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting the flu. The flu virus...
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- May 31, 2019
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Learn about Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

The more you know about Type 2 diabetes, the more you will be able to take steps to prevent or delay it. If you are new to the topic, one of the first things to know is what can raise the chance of you getting the disease, called risk factors. ...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- May 28, 2019
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Depression and Anxiety: different, yet similar

One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who are depressed or have anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but they share some warning signs. Like a medical sickness, help...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- May 23, 2019
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It’s time to take your medicine. Or is it?

If you’ve been taking medicine for a while for health problems like allergies or high blood pressure, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. But as time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- May 21, 2019
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Living With Diabetes? Learn more about what it means

According to the CDC , “Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- April 11, 2019
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What Do We Know Now About Autism?

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism, but they are faced with a unique set of challenges. Do you know someone who has autism or who is a parent of...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- April 11, 2019
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Got Foot Pain? Here’s How to Get Relief!

You rely on your feet to get around, so it’s important to keep them in tip-top shape. . If your dogs are barking, there are ways to throw them a bone. The following tips can help you both relieve and prevent foot pain. Proper Care for Bunions...
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- June 23, 2016
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Oh, sugar! Less is Best for Lower Disease Risk

Sugar is not one of the four food groups. Oddly enough though, sugar can be found in each food group.
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BCBSOK Connect Team
- February 11, 2016
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Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

If you have high cholesterol, you probably know that it can increase your risk for heart disease. To help reduce your risk for heart disease and heart attack, you need to look at the big picture.
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