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Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

EquipoConnect December 18, 2023

Controlar la diabetes puede parecer un trabajo de tiempo completo. Hay tantas cosas que pueden hacer que tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre suban y bajen. Mantenerte al día con todo, requiere tu atención a todas horas del d&iacut...
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Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

BCBSOK Connect Team December 5, 2023

Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr....
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How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

BCBSOK Connect Team November 30, 2023

You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do....
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Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

BCBSOK Connect Team November 13, 2023

There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your....
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Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSOK Connect Team October 26, 2023

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

BCBSOK Connect Team October 25, 2023

You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ....
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You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

BCBSOK Connect Team October 17, 2023

Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy mail order pharmacy services with your Blue Cro...
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Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

BCBSOK Connect Team October 6, 2023

Adding more whole grains to your diet is an easy way to get more health benefits from the foods you eat. If you picture a slice of dry wheat bread when you hear “whole grains,” don't worry. There are a lot of tasty whole grains waiti...
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Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

BCBSOK Connect Team October 5, 2023

You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
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Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

BCBSOK Connect Team October 3, 2023

Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to&nbsp....
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Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 29, 2023

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

BCBSOK Connect Team August 4, 2023

Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging has a handy Workout to Go booklet that you can download. You'll find easy, s...
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Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

BCBSOK Connect Team July 17, 2023

As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescripti...
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Ayuda a detener el acoso

EquipoConnect June 30, 2023

Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
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Preventive Care Services

BCBSOK Connect Team June 23, 2023

Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like...
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