Most people know that eating fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but most of us still aren’t getting enough. Eating more fruits and vegetables adds nutrients to diets, reduces the risk for heart disease, stroke, and some cancers, and helps manage body weight when consumed in place of more energy-dense foods. Get tips on adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet from WebMD.
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Check out four strength moves you can do anytime, anywhere, at any fitness level.
Source: Prevention.com
Why do you exercise? Whether you want to increase your energy, reduce your health risks, or lose some unwanted pounds, do you ever wonder if all that working out is working for you? That's where fitness assessments come in, and they can be great motivational tools to help you reach your goals. Read More…
Source: SparkPeople.com
Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets: Try a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help balance their earthy flavor. This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too. Read More…
Tex-Mex Summer Squash: Chiles and cheese turn mild summer squash (zucchini, yellow, patty pan) into a zesty, satisfying casserole. The jalapenos make this dish quite hot; if you prefer a milder version, use a second can of diced green chilies instead. Read More…
Source: eatingwell.com
The suspense continues. The BMC Benefits team will announce the winners of the bWell “10 in 2015” prizes in September. In the meantime, the team is organizing a little rock-star treatment for the prize winners. After all, it’s not every day that a BMCer wins a VIP trip to an exclusive spa!
To the elite group of 145 BMCers who are eligible to win a prize, thank you for your patience.
The BMC Benefits team is ramping up for the fall busy season. Here are a few dates to add to your calendar:
When you need immediate medical care, the first line of advice has traditionally been, “Go to the nearest emergency room.” But is that advice the best course of action? With visits to the ER at an all-time high, wait times have skyrocketed. And emergency room treatments for non-emergency medical conditions contribute to the rising cost of health care. So what are your other options for receiving care, and how do you determine which is best? Read More…
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Managing your BMC Health Savings Account or flexible spending accounts on the go just got easier and more convenient with enhancements to the Reimburse Me App from Your Spending Account™ (YSA).
In addition to checking your account balance or submitting claims, the Reimburse Me App, offers even more for managing your accounts. Take a look!
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Download the free YSA Reimburse Me app from Google Play or the iTunes store.
Get the Reimburse Me User’s Guide. (PDF)
Depression interferes with daily life and causes pain to the person suffering from depression and those who care about them. Depression is a common but serious illness that can be treated with medication, psychotherapy, and other interventions. Untreated, depression is a life-threatening illness because it brings the potential for suicide.
You are invited to join Magellan’s live interactive webinar on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central time. This webinar will provide information about what to do when someone you love is suffering from depression. Register Now.
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Can’t attend the webinar? Look for Depression and suicide on the Magellan member website under the Library/In the Spotlight section. (When prompted, type in BMC’s toll-free EAP number, 1-800-327-1393).
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Talk to a skilled crisis counselor (for you or a loved one) at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Take the confidential depression self-assessment on the Magellan member website. After sign in, look for Depression Screening under the Quick Links heading.
The BMC 401(k) Plan recently ranked 21st among the Top 25 Houston 401(k) plans containing more than $100 million in assets in a study by BrightScope, a leading provider of independent financial information and investment research.
The 401(k) plan gained four places in the annual ranking, up from 25th place last year. BrightScope’s ranking is based on an analysis of more than 200 data points, including company match, investment options, and total plan cost. Read More…
Take the Fidelity nine-question quiz to find out how you and your partner stack up against each other—and others like you. You'll get tips on what to do next, and Fidelity’s Couples Conversation Starter Guide. Take the quiz now.
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