“Put Your Best Fork Forward” is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2017, a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes during National Nutrition Month® and over time helps improve health now and into the future.
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Hoops take center stage this month with March Madness, the popular college basketball tournament. In honor of March Madness, read how adding hoops to your activity offers more than a few health benefits. ( If you work out of the Houston office, check out the basketball court in Building 3, part of the onsite fitness center.) Read More…
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The benefits of meditation are being proven again and again by researchers around the world. So when it comes to starting a meditation practice, what does the research tell us about which kind of meditation is the best, for what duration and how often should we meditate? Read More…
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For breakfast choose a high-fiber breakfast cereal with five or more grams of fiber per serving. Read 7 tips for choosing the best breakfast cereal from WebMD.
Yoga builds balance and strength which is ideal for improving back strength and circulation. This can often provide relief from chronic back pain.
The curry powder is cooked together with other bold flavors – fresh garlic and ginger – to form an aromatic base for the soup, which gets its heft from hearty lentils and spinach. Read More…
Hearty substitutes like beans and fresh veggies will give you a burrito that’s every bit as filling as the classic recipe without sacrificing flavor. Read More…
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Get ready for March mayhem. Stairwell madness begins March 6 with the bWell stairWell Challenge. The four-week, team Challenge runs from March 6 to April 2, with 300 bWell points and bragging rights up for grabs.
Make March the month you get upwardly mobile. Join or form a team of 4 to 7 members at mybmcwellness.com.
Besides the health benefits of ditching the elevator and taking the stairs, here are three more reasons to love taking the stairs:
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Stair climbing offers a free and fast route to cardiovascular fitness researchers find.
The health benefits of stair climbing, from boosting your mood to moderating your insulin, from StepJockey.
Visit mybmcwellness.com to sign up the new opportunities to earn bWell points in March.
Team Astronaut Abs: Gather a team and work towards holding a plank for a total of 600 combined minutes before the challenge end date. Reward: 200 bWell points for each team member.
I Can Breathe Clearly Now: Try a natural remedy to support your immune health and battle seasonal allergies. Reward: 100 bWell points.
Hot Topics webinar: Unplug/Information Overload. We will equip you with the tools to be present with the people around you, be intentional about the amount of media you consume and prioritize where technology stands in your life. Reward: 50 bWell points.
Remember to submit any outstanding Flexible Spending Account or Fitness Reimbursement claims for 2016 expenses before the March 31 deadline. To request reimbursement, log on to My BMC Compensation & Benefits and select Visit My Spending Accounts.
If you have questions about your balance or account, contact Your Spending Account at 1-877-262-4849. Representatives are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern time.
Planning to hit the road this spring break? As you prepare for your trip and review those checklists, don’t leave home without your Blue Cross medical ID card. You’ll need it if you or your family is ill or injured while travelling.
Your Blue Cross coverage opens doors in all 50 states and is accepted by more than 90% of doctors and specialists. If you plan to travel outside the United States, you can find information about the BlueCard Worldwide® program on the mybmcbta.com website. BlueCard Worldwide helps you and your family get needed health care from an international network of providers and hospitals around the world.
If you are enrolled in the Kaiser HMO Plan, call Kaiser Member Services at 1-800-464-4000 to confirm your coverage while travelling. In an emergency, call this number for precertification or preauthorization.
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Get tips for staying safe during spring break from the America Safety Council.
Best family spring-break trips from Travel & Leisure magazine
For most people, the activity of betting a little money on a sports team or the lottery or a hand of cards isn’t more than an occasional, idle pastime. However, for some, the need to gamble or play video games becomes compulsive. Whether the behavior addiction results in financial distress from gambling or excessive time lost to compulsive video gaming, these behaviors can be successfully treated and controlled.
Join Magellan’s live interactive webinar “Recover from Adversity, Grief and Trauma” on Wednesday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central time. Register now. In this webinar, participants will learn what it means to be resilient, common characteristics of resilient people and tips to build personal resilience.
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Visit the National Council on Problem Gambling’s website for confidential 24/7 free helpline, screening tools, local treatment doctors and other gambling-focused assistance.
So why would anyone choose to make Roth contributions to your 401(k) account instead of traditional, before-tax contributions? The answer is found by first looking into your personal crystal ball and making a decision about your future tax scenario. Roth contributions will benefit an individual who anticipates being in a higher tax bracket in retirement than they are while contributing to their 401(k). Use the Fidelity Roth modeler to compare Roth versus before-tax contributions to your BMC 401(k) account.
Is your money vice too many movies? A costly dry cleaning habit? Too much wine?
It’s time to look at the year-end spending summary available from your bank or credit card issuer — or a tracking service like Mint.com — to get a reality check that could help you make better choices in 2017. Read More…
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