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Treat Yourself Right by Staying on Top of Your Health Tests

BCBSOK Connect Team October 15, 2019

Most people don’t like to go get health screenings and tests. But there are some tests you really want to take. The ones that might help your health. The ones that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones th...
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Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

BCBSOK Connect Team October 15, 2019

When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you are new to injecting insulin or have been injecting insulin for so long that you don’t give it a second thought, it is very important to review the instruc....
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Celebrate the Season with Healthy Choices

BCBSOK Connect Team October 14, 2019

‘Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends — and food. There is no substitute for getting together with the important people in your life. But there are substitutes for some of the less healthy holiday foods. Making healthy f...
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Listeria and Pregnancy: Erin’s Story

BCBSOK Connect Team January 11, 2017

Want to hear a scary story? Here’s one for your campfires! Erin was at her own baby shower when a bite of cheese sent her life and her daughter’s health into a tailspin. Although listeriosis (the illness from ingesting Listeria) is rare, pregnant...
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Get the Scoop on Avocado’s Health Perks

BCBSOK Connect Team February 8, 2016

‘Fats’ don’t need to be a four letter word in your healthy eating vocabulary. Avocados are a source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
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Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

BCBSOK Connect Team February 1, 2016

Do you manage a team? A business? A family? Next time you are deciding whether to rule with an iron fist or a loving heart, consider this.
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Addiction: Five Things You Should Know

BCBSOK Connect Team December 3, 2015

Drug and alcohol addiction can tear families apart, destroy careers and ruin lives. Watching a loved one battle addiction can make you feel powerless, but there is hope. Addiction can be treated, and many former addicts go on to live healthy, productive...
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Member Voice Video: The New Mommy Jitters

BCBSOK Connect Team June 6, 2016

“There is no way to be a perfect mother…but a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill Martha welcomed her first child into the world with enthusiasm and a case of the new mommy jitters. “You want to run to the doctor right away if the...
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What is ADHD?

BCBSOK Connect Team September 5, 2019

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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Cold, the Flu or Allergies? Sometimes it’s Hard to Tell!

BCBSOK Connect Team August 8, 2019

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 of the symptoms...
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From headache to heartache: Look at labels for potential NSAID heart dangers

BCBSOK Connect Team February 4, 2016

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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Fight the Flu - One Shot at a Time

BCBSOK Connect Team July 2, 2019

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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Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

BCBSOK Connect Team July 2, 2019

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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Substance Abuse: Signs and Risks

BCBSOK Connect Team July 2, 2019

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...
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Protect your family, get a flu shot

BCBSOK Connect Team June 13, 2019

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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