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The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

BCBSOK Connect Team March 12, 2020

Have you gone in for an eye exam recently? Find out why it’s vital that you get your eyes checked regularly!
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Wellness ‘U’: Tips for Cutting Down on Binge Drinking

BCBSOK Connect Team March 12, 2020

College is all about studying until your brain hurts, figuring out your future, making life-long friends and….drinking? Drinking alcohol has become one of the most popular ways college students unwind. In fact, almost 54% of college students a.....
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Wellness “U”: Dating Abuse in College

BCBSOK Connect Team March 12, 2020

Learn what dating abuse in college looks like, how to seek help if you need it and where to reach out if you think someone you know is being abused.
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How to Live Well with Chronic Health Problems

BCBSOK Connect Team March 6, 2020

Dealing with being sick when there is a quick fix is one thing. But what if you can’t just take a pill? You may face a health problem that lasts a long time. Or a serious one you’ll live with for the rest of your life. Tackling thos...
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New Work Life Making You Stressed? Take These 3 Steps

BCBSOK Connect Team March 6, 2020

Whether you're working from home for the first time while social distancing or just dealing with the usual day-to-day issues, work is a common source of stress. Getting rid of stress is unlikely. And some experts say stress has its good points. It...
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Why should I get tested for colon cancer?

BCBSOK Connect Team February 28, 2020

As the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., colon cancer has no early symptoms. That’s why getting tested is an important part of prevention.
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Lower Stress with Organization

BCBSOK Connect Team February 26, 2020

Stress affects all parts of your life including your health. Learn new ways to lower your stress with some trips and tricks on making your life more organized.
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Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

BCBSOK Connect Team February 25, 2020

Professional athletes have done it. And so can you. With the help of your doctor, you can be active even though you are living with asthma. Exercise can help you stay healthy and control your symptoms.
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Ah-Choo! Welcome to Spring Allergy Season

BCBSOK Connect Team February 20, 2020

Are you allergic to spring? Read on to understand spring allergies and get tips for coping with hay fever (which has nothing to do with hay or fever).
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Making Your Home Asthma Safe

BCBSOK Connect Team February 20, 2020

We spend much of our time at home, clear your triggers to help make it asthma safe by following this checklist.
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Stopping the Spread of a Virus Starts with You

BCBSOK Connect Team February 19, 2020

SARS, Zika, Ebola and now the 2019 novel coronavirus. It can be scary when we hear reports that thousands are getting sick as a virus spreads.
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Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Right

BCBSOK Connect Team February 14, 2020

Have you looked at your medicine cabinet lately? How many out-of date prescription drugs are lining your shelves? It’s time to get rid of your unwanted prescription drugs! National Drug Take Back Day
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSOK Connect Team February 12, 2020

You may be avoiding having a colon cancer screening because you think it will hurt, or you may think it’s not needed. But you should know that, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and t....
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High Cholesterol Doubles Your Risk for Heart Disease

BCBSOK Connect Team February 12, 2020

Nearly 1 in every 3 Americans has high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to heart disease. In fact, people with high total cholesterol have about twice the risk for heart disease as people with healthy levels. Along with family histo...
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Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

BCBSOK Connect Team February 12, 2020

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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