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Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSOK Connect Team August 27, 2026

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Ease Your Joint Pain

BCBSOK Connect Team August 27, 2026

Aches and pains happen. You sit too much and your back hurts. You get up and down a lot and your knees hurt. Or your neck or hips ache regularly. These aches and pains in your joints or back are common. A joint is the connection between two bones...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 27, 2026

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
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Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

BCBSOK Connect Team August 7, 2026

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 have in common? They all live with asthma. Beckha...
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What Exactly Is Asthma?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 7, 2026

In the United States, more than 28 million people have asthma. Nearly 5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes airways to swell and narrow. Since children ....
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 6, 2026

About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you...
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Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

BCBSOK Connect Team July 31, 2026

If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

BCBSOK Connect Team July 31, 2026

Can you get more 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 .....
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Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier stage...
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Boost Your Health with Strength Training

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

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...
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How Talking About Suicide Can Help

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

Talking about suicide can play an important role in helping prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . This national network of local crisis centers wants every...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav....
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4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Function and Fitness

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Many people a....
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSOK Connect Team July 30, 2026

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increas...
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What Is Heart Disease?

BCBSOK Connect Team July 29, 2026

Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one out of every three Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the wa...
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