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The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2020

Have you gone in for an eye exam recently? Find out why it’s vital that you get your eyes checked regularly!
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Wellness “U”: Dating Abuse in College

BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2020

Learn what dating abuse in college looks like, how to seek help if you need it and where to reach out if you think someone you know is being abused.
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Wellness ‘U’: Tips for Cutting Down on Binge Drinking

BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2020

Drinking is a popular way for college students to unwind, but it’s not the healthiest. Learn some ways you can manage your drinking habits in college.
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Wellness "U": A Study Abroad Pre-Departure Health Checklist

BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2020

Are you studying abroad this semester? Find out what to expect and what you need to do before you leave to help you stay healthy and safe when you are out of the country.
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How to Live Well with Chronic Health Problems

BCBSTX Connect Team March 6, 2020

Dealing with being sick when there is a quick fix is one thing. But what if you can’t just take a pill? You may face a health problem that lasts a long time. Or a serious one you’ll live with for the rest of your life. Tackling thos...
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New Work Life Making You Stressed? Take These 3 Steps

BCBSTX Connect Team March 6, 2020

Whether you're working from home for the first time while social distancing or just dealing with the usual day-to-day issues, work is a common source of stress. Getting rid of stress is unlikely. And some experts say stress has its good points. It...
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Why should I get tested for colon cancer?

BCBSTX Connect Team February 28, 2020

As the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., colon cancer has no early symptoms. That’s why getting tested is an important part of prevention.
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Lower Stress with Organization

BCBSTX Connect Team February 26, 2020

Being organized takes discipline, but like any new habit, it eventually becomes a lifestyle. When you create breathing room in your life through organization and prioritizing the most important things, you’ll find yourself living with less stress...
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Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

BCBSTX Connect Team February 25, 2020

Professional athletes have done it. And so can you. With the help of your doctor, you can be active even though you are living with asthma. Exercise can help you stay healthy and control your symptoms.
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Ah-Choo! Welcome to Spring Allergy Season

BCBSTX Connect Team February 20, 2020

Are you allergic to spring? Read on to understand spring allergies and get tips for coping with hay fever (which has nothing to do with hay or fever).
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Making Your Home Asthma Safe

BCBSTX Connect Team February 20, 2020

We spend much of our time at home, clear your triggers to help make it asthma safe by following this checklist.
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Stopping the Spread of a Virus Starts with You

BCBSTX Connect Team February 19, 2020

SARS, Zika, Ebola and now the 2019 novel coronavirus. It can be scary when we hear reports that thousands are getting sick as a virus spreads.
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Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Right

BCBSTX Connect Team February 14, 2020

Have you looked at your medicine cabinet lately? How many out-of date prescription drugs are lining your shelves? It’s time to get rid of your unwanted prescription drugs! National Drug Take Back Day
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSTX Connect Team February 12, 2020

You may be avoiding having a colon cancer screening because you think it will hurt, or you may think it’s not needed. But you should know that, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and t....
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High Cholesterol Doubles Your Risk for Heart Disease

BCBSTX Connect Team February 12, 2020

Nearly 1 in every 3 Americans has high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to heart disease. In fact, people with high total cholesterol have about twice the risk for heart disease as people with healthy levels. Along with family histo...
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