Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and kidney disease, and stroke are often caused, in part, by unhealthy choices such as smoking, bad diet, and lack of exercise. A report by Trust for America's Health says that reducing these conditions by just five percent could save the health care system as much as $19 billion.

MyBlueHealth^SM is our web destination for health and wellness. Here, our members can begin by creating a health assessment, an important first step. Their health assessment, then guides their use of the many tools on MyBlueHealth that make healthy choices easier. On MyBlueHealth members can:

• Get 24-hour email access to online health coaches who provide advice on fitness, diet, and other health issues
• Access lifestyle management programs that provide support and guidance when members are ready to make healthier lifestyle changes
• Create My Wellness Plans—personalized fitness, nutrition, and stress management programs
• Explore Family Fit—programs that promote good exercise, nutrition, and healthy behaviors for kids and teens
• Find 24/7 online support for those trying to quit smoking with QuitNet^®'
• Save money on health and wellness resources such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, pilates, nutritional counseling, and more.