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Work Stress Overwhelming? Take These 3 Steps

BCBSOK Connect Team December 27, 2022

Can you successfully manage stress to have a better life? Or is it like retirement on the Riviera — nice to dream about but almost impossible to achieve? Like much of life, it depends. Americans are stressed. Over 75 percent of respondents in a....
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Lower Stress with Organization

BCBSOK Connect Team November 14, 2022

Are you stressed because your house is a mess, you’re always late, you don’t eat right, and you never get enough sleep? If this sounds familiar, you could probably stand to be more organized. You may think organization sounds great; but i...
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Ups and Downs of Living With Diabetes

BCBSOK Connect Team November 10, 2022

As someone who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly three decades ago, Kimberly H. offers a perspective that is colored by the ups and downs of an autoimmune disease she must confront each day. “Life is not easy,” she asserts. &ldquo...
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Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

BCBSOK Connect Team September 28, 2022

Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
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Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 22, 2022

Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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Improve Your Work-Life Balance

BCBSOK Connect Team July 29, 2022

Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
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Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

BCBSOK Connect Team July 27, 2022

There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
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One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

BCBSOK Connect Team July 27, 2022

It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other on...
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Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

BCBSOK Connect Team July 20, 2022

If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSOK Connect Team June 27, 2022

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSOK Connect Team June 22, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSOK Connect Team June 22, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSOK Connect Team June 22, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSOK Connect Team March 25, 2022

We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSOK Connect Team March 1, 2022

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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