One of the best — yet most underrated — exercises for stress relief (and your health overall) is tai chi, which combines low impact movements and meditation for a body-mind workout. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that began about 2,000 years ago. Check out this tai chi for Beginners video to learn more.
Discover ways to stay productive and comfortable so you can thrive at your job in a remote environment. Read More. Or, listen to the podcast, “Best Practices for Remote Workers,” with practical tips to help you set up a workspace, use technology to stay connected and productive, and balance working from home with taking care of children who may be learning from home. Source: Lincoln Financial
Watch the “Stress & Worry Principles” YouTube video series with daily tips and techniques on managing stress from top certified Dale Carnegie trainers.
It doesn't feel like summer without frequent trips to the ocean, lake, or pool (or all three!). Summertime swimming is a great way to spend time as a family. Before you hit the water, here’s what to do to avoid water-related dangers, whether your family is swimming at home or—if your area is starting to reopen—giving it a go at the local pool, a local lake or the ocean. Also, read the latest from the Centers for Disease Control.
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Osteoporosis makes your bones weak, which means they can break more easily. Try these tips to be good to the bone: Get regular checkups, eat a diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D, engage in weight-bearing exercise, and don't smoke. Read More
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To make this platter even healthier, use apples in place of the sugar-coated pretzels. Read More
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Make healthy crockpot BBQ pulled chicken with this simple stir and dump slow-cooker recipe. Read More.
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You might have heard our world described by the concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). Now, the coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented disruption and stress. During this pandemic, make it a priority to recognize what stress looks like, take steps to build your resilience and manage workplace stress, and know where to go if you need help. Read More...
The countdown is on. bWell Builds ends August 31, and now is the time to complete this build and reveal what you can achieve. As of June 29, many BMC builders are well on their way to reaching the Master Builder Level:
Stamp Out Stress Challenge
The Stamp Out Stress Challenge kicks off July 6, and up to 450 bWell points are up for grabs. Watch your email for details and stress-busting activities to help you keep calm and carry on this July.
Congratulations, Step-IT-Up Challenge Winners!
Congratulations to Team COVID Crushers, winners of the 7th annual Step-IT-Up Team Challenge! The team recorded the highest average step count with an average of 481,942 steps! Team COVID Crushers – Cris C., Chris H., Serena L., Bill M., Oto S., and John W. – will receive the new BMC Shoey trophy and a $250 gift card for “crushing it” this year.
The Challenge also rewards individuals with the highest step count. Congratulations to Charles B. with 965,878 steps, and Dan E. with 939,220 steps! Charles and Dan each received a $250 gift card. Competitors Michelle W. and Blanca G. also picked up a $250 gift card each in the random prize drawing. Congratulations!
More than 470 employees (84 teams) registered for the May Step-IT-Up Challenge. Of those who registered, 355 reached the 160,000 “step” target and earned 500 bWell points.
BMC will contribute the remaining 50% of the Company’s total annual contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in July.
With the year half over, it's a good time to check your HSA balance. If you don't reach the IRS annual limit by year-end, consider increasing your contributions to your HSA to add to what BMC contributes. It’s a helpful tax-free way to manage health care costs before meeting your deductible. See the Benefits Guide for details.
View your Health Savings Account online at the MyBMC Rewards website (select the Your Spending Account tile). Click here to learn how to change your Health Savings Account contributions. You can also call 1-877-262-4849 and choose Your Spending Accounts.
Constant pain in your back, neck, or joints can be discouraging. Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a term that describes pain caused by or involving your nerves, soft-tissues (such as muscles, ligaments, tendons) or joints. The scope of MSK is broad, so the pain affects nearly every one of us at one point or another.
If you suffer from MSK pain, these BMC benefits can help get you back to living pain-free:
Airrosti Remote Recovery: Airrosti has a proven track record of diagnosing and resolving MSK conditions, including neck and back pain, tendonitis, muscle pulls, and more. The Airrosti Remote Recovery mobile app connects you with an expert clinician who will help you understand your condition, prescribe a recovery plan, and give you the tools you need to live pain-free. Visit Airrosti.com/RemoteRecovery or call (855) 913-0845 to learn more.
Teladoc (formerly Best Doctors): With Teladoc, you can have a world-renowned physician review a diagnosis and treatment plan, and get expert medical guidance if you are admitted into the hospital. Teladoc can also answer your medical questions and help you find a leading physician who specializes in your condition. Visit Teladoc.com to learn more.
Health care benefits can be challenging to navigate at times. That’s why we encourage you to use Your Health Pro, a service provided by our advocacy partners, Alight. Your Health Pro provides personalized support through a phone call or email to help resolve any conflicts you may have with your medical, dental, or health care/dependent care FSA claims and carriers.
Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m., CDT, to learn more about the advocacy program and how and when you can use Your Health Pro services. Add the webinar to your Outlook calendar.
The new Omada® program can help you lose weight, feel fantastic, and reduce your odds of developing certain chronic diseases without counting calories.
If you or your adult dependents are enrolled in a BMC BCBSTX medical plan and are at risk for type 2 diabetes or heart disease, you may be eligible to participate in the Omada program.
Omada is a personalized program that surrounds you with the support and tools you need to lose weight and build healthy habits that last—all online and at no cost to you.
Visit omadahealth.com/bmc and take one minute to see if you’re eligible.
The unusual changes this country has undergone recently are bound to have caused uncertainty and worry for many Americans. At times of dramatic change, it's important to recognize that the buildup of multiple stressors can hurt both mind and body. Here are ways to identify and address stress.
Join Magellan’s live interactive webinar A Stress Relief Toolkit—Tips and Tools for Managing Stress on Wednesday, July 8, at 1:00 p.m., CDT. Learning objectives include:
Space is limited, so register now.
Join a Fidelity expert for a virtual workshop, “Turn Your Savings Into Retirement Income,” Thursday, July 16, at 11:00 a.m., CDT. Register for this virtual workshop and learn why it’s essential to have a plan for generating income in retirement, factors to consider when transitioning your savings into retirement income and how to develop a retirement income plan.
After this workshop, you should be able to:
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Everyone who registers and attends the workshop will earn 150 bWell points. You are eligible to receive 150 bWell points per quarter for the Financial Guidance bWell challenge.
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