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Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

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If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say that more activity…
- 12 days ago
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Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

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Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve your life by finding…
- over 1 year ago
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CPT Code to use for Cubby Sleep Safety Bed

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Trying to submit prior auth for Cubby Sleep Safety bed but there is no CPT code assigned. E0329 hospital bed is closest. Or should I use E1399 Misc DME? Misc codes don't always receive the best consideration. Please advise on which code will have best…
- 1 month ago
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Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out — and Find Solutions

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Do you snore loudly? Or feel tired when you wake up and during the day? Do you often have headaches in the morning? You may have a disorder called sleep apnea. Why is that important? Sleep apnea isn’t just annoying. It can sometimes lead to serious…
- 4 months ago
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A Parent’s Nightmare: When Young Kids Can’t Sleep and How to Help Them

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At the end of a long, hard day, nothing looks more inviting than a soft bed and fluffy pillow to drift off to sleep on. Until your kid wanders in and tells you he can’t sleep. Sleep is vital for kids’ growing bodies and developing minds. Yet nearly…
- 16 days ago
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Create a Routine for Better Sleep

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Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 American adults say they’re not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders. Despite…
- over 1 year ago
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Shingles: The Sleeping Virus

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You may have heard shingles is a painful rash that is more common among older adults. What you may not know is how widespread it really is, how many people suffer with it, and how you can protect yourself. Nearly one-in-three Americans will have a bout…
- over 1 year ago
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Eat, Move, Sleep: Physical Well-being

BCBSIL Connect Team

For more than 30 years, physical activity was the main focus of worksite health promotion. Step challenges and on-site yoga went hand-in-hand with weight-loss initiatives. Together, they made up “wellness at work.” With the move toward total well-being…
- over 1 year ago
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Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

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Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. It’s a big part of staying…
- over 3 years ago
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Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

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Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough sleep. Maybe the secret to a…
- over 3 years ago
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