In case you haven’t heard, eating a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you:
September is Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month, an initiative that focuses on helping Americans increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. Read More…
Useful Links
Read about commonly used veggies and the best ways to enjoy them at myfitnesspal.com
Learn to love the veggies you hate, at webmd.com.
Read tips to help you eat vegetables from choosemyplate.gov.
More Americans of all ages are rolling out their yoga mats in an effort to improve their health. Yoga can help you relax and focus while gaining flexibility and strength. It can also boost your mood. Read More…
Source: mayoclinic.org
Autumn is a season of change and transition, not just in nature, but also in our bodies. Here are 10 ways you can use this upcoming season to become a fitter and better you. Read More…
Source: webmd.com
Health Tips
Besides cardio and strength training, balance oriented exercises are necessary to remain athletic and resist injury. Check out 15 yoga poses proven to build better balance.
Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Yoga Journal
Thinly sliced fresh raw fennel, grated green apple, and walnuts served with an apple cider vinaigrette: what a refreshing crunchy and delicious combination… and so simple too! Read More…
Source: naturallysavvy.com
This medley of vegetables mixes fresh and frozen vegetables for a side dish that takes a short time to prepare. Read More…
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Your adventure awaits. The 2017 Mission Superheroes, the next phase of our wellness program, starts September 1. Earn 7,000 bWell points before July 31, 2017, and you could win a Great Escapes prize – one of five trips or five experiences designed to excite, delight and recharge. Read More...
Before you accept this mission, you must first quality for it. Complete your Well-Being Assessment and health screening to earn 1,000 bWell points and a gift valued at $100.
Mission Superheroes is open to everyone, not just employees enrolled in a BMC medical plan. If you haven’t registered yet, start now at mybmcwellness.com.
Terri C, a financial analyst in the Royalties group, has returned from the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio with a lifetime of memories. Terri won the bWell Summer Olympics grand prize drawing. She was one of only 37 participants who earned gold medal status and qualified for the drawing. Read More...
You’re invited to join your BMC colleagues and run for a cause. Registration is now open for the BMC Global Run 2016, on Saturday, October 8. Register and choose your distance – 3K walk or the 5K or 10K run. You can also register up to four friends and family to run with you.
For each employee who completes the run, BMC will donate $20 towards the renovation of a primary school at Sanaswadi. Register Now…
Become the hero of your financial future during Savings Hero Week. Fidelity and BMC will offer free in-person workshops and interactive webinars to help you move toward financial wellness, regardless of your financial situation. See the schedule of onsite workshops and webinars.
Points and Prizes
Join us and earn 200 bWell points and a chance to win an Apple iPad mini!
Target Stress at the Source
Money is the top source of stress among adults in the United States, affecting 71% of respondents, according to a poll conducted by the American Psychological Association. Because stress can contribute to chronic health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and anxiety, it’s important to target stress at the source.
Useful Links
Read tips on saving more money and worrying less about it from Feed the Pig, a website from the American Institute of CPAs.
Advice to Manage Money By: Always Be Saving!
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money — The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions, plan your financial goals and become the hero of your financial future.
Source: mymoney.gov
Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can’t control their urges or cravings for them. Join Magellan’s live interactive webinar “Substance Abuse Awareness with Teens and Young Adults,” on Wednesday, September 14, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central time. This webinar will provide helpful information on the topic of substance abuse – including understanding signs and symptoms, latest trends and challenges, intervention options, and when to seek professional help. Register Now.
Useful Links
Read the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.
Read Drugs Facts: Understanding drug use and addition, from the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
If you are planning to take college courses in the fall and use the BMC Tuition Reimbursement benefit, you’ll need to fill out some paperwork first. Take a few minutes to review the benefit application and pre-approval process.
The BMC Tuition Reimbursement Program offers up to $5,500 per calendar year for college-level studies (undergraduate and graduate) for active, full-time employees.
Advocacy Services is available at no cost to you for assistance with any unresolved access or claim issues you have with the medical, vision, dental or flexible spending account plans.
Now you can call Advocacy Services directly, without calling Your Benefits Resources first, at 1-888-886-8734. Advocates are available to assist you from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central time, weekdays. Before you call make you sure have a description of the issue, health care provider, date of service, claim amount and health plan’s response.
MyBMC Rewards provides a snapshot of your pay, retirement benefits, health and insurance benefits and corporate programs. Visit MyBMC Rewards to:
Go online anytime or call 877-262-4849. Representatives are available from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern time.
From enrollment reminders to important 401(k) information and benefits updates, you can be the first to know when your attention or action is required.
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