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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/atom.xsl" media="screen"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-US"><title type="html">Blogs</title><subtitle type="html">Health and Wellness | health and wellness in Texas</subtitle><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.1.6.28905">Telligent Community (Build: 12.1.6.28905)</generator><updated>2026-05-21T15:24:00Z</updated><entry><title>Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/make-no-bones-about-it-know-your-risk-for-osteoporosis" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/make-no-bones-about-it-know-your-risk-for-osteoporosis</id><published>2026-07-08T17:27:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-08T17:27:00Z</updated><content type="html">You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities ...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/make-no-bones-about-it-know-your-risk-for-osteoporosis"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=228&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Muscles and Bones" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Muscles%2band%2bBones" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Women’s Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Women_1920_s%2bHealth" /><category term="Elderly Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Elderly%2bHealth" /><category term="Musculoskeletal" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Musculoskeletal" /><category term="Disease Prevention" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Disease%2bPrevention" /></entry><entry><title>ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adhd-back-to-school" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adhd-back-to-school</id><published>2026-07-08T16:08:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-08T16:08:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vuelta-a-clases-con-tdah" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vuelta-a-clases-con-tdah"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress.
Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adhd-back-to-school"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1366&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="ADHD" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/ADHD" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Mental Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mental%2bHealth" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2bMind" /></entry><entry><title>Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/recovery-home-from-hospital" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/recovery-home-from-hospital</id><published>2026-07-08T15:53:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-08T15:53:00Z</updated><content type="html">Whether you&amp;rsquo;re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it&amp;rsquo;s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better.
What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/recovery-home-from-hospital"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1319&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Mental Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mental%2bHealth" /><category term="After Hospital Care" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/After%2bHospital%2bCare" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2bMind" /></entry><entry><title>High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/cholesterol-doubles-risk" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/cholesterol-doubles-risk</id><published>2026-07-08T14:59:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-08T14:59:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="Lee esto en Espa&amp;ntilde;ol" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/el-colesterol-alto-duplica-su-riesgo-de-enfermedad-cardiaca"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Millions of Americans&amp;nbsp;have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S.
Along wit...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/cholesterol-doubles-risk"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=964&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Risk for Heart Disease" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Risk%2bfor%2bHeart%2bDisease" /><category term="High Cholesterol" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/High%2bCholesterol" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Heart Health &amp;amp; Diet" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Heart%2bHealth%2b_2600_amp_3B00_%2bDiet" /><category term="Heart Disease Diet and Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Heart%2bDisease%2bDiet%2band%2bHealth" /><category term="Cholesterol" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Cholesterol" /></entry><entry><title>Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/immunizations-staying-healthy" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/immunizations-staying-healthy</id><published>2026-07-08T11:19:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-08T11:19:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vacunas-para-mantenerse-sano" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vacunas-para-mantenerse-sano"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They&amp;#39;re an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages.
Who Needs Vaccines?
Vaccines aren&amp;rsquo;t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/immunizations-staying-healthy"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1028&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="CDC" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/CDC" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Vaccines" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Vaccines" /><category term="Immunizations" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Immunizations" /></entry><entry><title>Living With High Blood Pressure</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/living-with-hypertension" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/living-with-hypertension</id><published>2026-06-29T14:40:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-29T14:40:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="https://connect.bcbstx.com/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vivir-con-hipertension" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vivir-con-hipertension"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them?
Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/living-with-hypertension"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=856&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Hypertension" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Hypertension" /><category term="Living with Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Living%2bwith%2bHeart%2bDisease%2band%2bHigh%2bBlood%2bPressure" /><category term="Blood Pressure" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Blood%2bPressure" /><category term="Living with Hypertension" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Living%2bwith%2bHypertension" /></entry><entry><title>What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/spf-and-sunscreen-to-use" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/spf-and-sunscreen-to-use</id><published>2026-06-25T14:53:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-25T14:53:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/el-protector-solar-que-significa-spf" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/el-protector-solar-que-significa-spf"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don&amp;rsquo;t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun&amp;#39;s harmful ultraviolet rays.
You&amp;rsquo;ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/spf-and-sunscreen-to-use"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1373&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Summer Safety" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Summer%2bSafety" /><category term="Skin Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Skin%2bHealth" /></entry><entry><title>Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/sunglasses-protect-eyes" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/sunglasses-protect-eyes</id><published>2026-06-23T16:51:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-23T16:51:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/cuales-lentes-de-sol-comprar-para-proteger-tu-vista" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/cuales-lentes-de-sol-comprar-para-proteger-tu-vista"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas.
Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it&amp;rsquo;s just as...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/sunglasses-protect-eyes"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1374&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Eye Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Eye%2bHealth" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Summer Safety" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Summer%2bSafety" /></entry><entry><title>Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/too-tired-too-often-your-thyroid-may-be-to-blame" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/too-tired-too-often-your-thyroid-may-be-to-blame</id><published>2026-06-18T09:02:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-18T09:02:00Z</updated><content type="html">Thyroid disease is common, and many people don&amp;rsquo;t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising.
About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don&amp;rsquo;t know they have a proble...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/too-tired-too-often-your-thyroid-may-be-to-blame"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=103&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Thyroid" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Thyroid" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Exercise" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Exercise" /><category term="Nutrition" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Nutrition" /></entry><entry><title>Skin Cancer Facts: 3 Things Everyone Should Know</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/3-things-skin-cancer" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/3-things-skin-cancer</id><published>2026-06-08T21:37:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-08T21:37:00Z</updated><content type="html">Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don&amp;rsquo;t think they&amp;rsquo;re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes.
Protect Your Skin
To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/3-things-skin-cancer"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1315&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Cancer" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Cancer" /><category term="Skin Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Skin%2bHealth" /><category term="Cancer Screenings" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Cancer%2bScreenings" /></entry><entry><title>Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/catch-up-childhood-immunizations" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/catch-up-childhood-immunizations</id><published>2026-06-08T20:44:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-08T20:44:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="Lee esto en Espa&amp;ntilde;ol" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/ponerse-al-dia-con-las-vacunas-infantiles-"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don&amp;rsquo;t have their vaccines, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family.
Don&amp;rsquo;t Delay
Now&amp;rsquo;s the t...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/catch-up-childhood-immunizations"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1157&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Children’s Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Children_1920_s%2bHealth" /><category term="Vaccines" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Vaccines" /><category term="Preventive Care Services" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Preventive%2bCare%2bServices" /><category term="Immunizations" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Immunizations" /></entry><entry><title>Back Pain Relief: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/back-pain-not-alone" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/back-pain-not-alone</id><published>2026-06-08T14:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-08T14:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="https://connect.bcbstx.com/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/dolor-de-espalda" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/dolor-de-espalda"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
You may have a dull ache in your back that just won&amp;rsquo;t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop.
Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting some...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/back-pain-not-alone"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=651&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Joint and Bone Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Joint%2band%2bBone%2bHealth" /><category term="Muscles and Bones" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Muscles%2band%2bBones" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Back Pain" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Back%2bPain" /><category term="Musculoskeletal" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Musculoskeletal" /><category term="Health Conditions and Prevention" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2bConditions%2band%2bPrevention" /></entry><entry><title>Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-vision-know-connection-steps-prevent-problems" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-vision-know-connection-steps-prevent-problems</id><published>2026-06-08T11:42:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-08T11:42:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/diabetes-y-la-perdida-de-la-vista-"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That&amp;rsquo;s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes.
The longer you have diabetes, th...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-vision-know-connection-steps-prevent-problems"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=509&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Managing Your Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Managing%2bYour%2bDiabetes" /><category term="Health Conditions and Prevention" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2bConditions%2band%2bPrevention" /><category term="Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Diabetes" /><category term="Vision" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Vision" /></entry><entry><title>Gestational Diabetes</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/gestational-diabetes" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/gestational-diabetes</id><published>2026-06-03T09:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-06-03T09:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/diabetes-gestacional"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;When you&amp;rsquo;re an expecting mom-to-be, you&amp;rsquo;re likely focused on doing all you can to deliver a healthy baby. You probably watch the foods you eat, take your prenatal vitamins and try to get some exercise. So, if you&amp;rsquo;re healthy, why wou...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/gestational-diabetes"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=368&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Understanding Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2bDiabetes" /><category term="Gestational Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Gestational%2bDiabetes" /><category term="Pregnancy Diet and Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Pregnancy%2bDiet%2band%2bHealth" /><category term="Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Diabetes" /><category term="Family" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Family" /><category term="Pregnancy" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Pregnancy" /></entry><entry><title>How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/social-media-mental-health" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/social-media-mental-health</id><published>2026-05-21T20:24:00Z</published><updated>2026-05-21T20:24:00Z</updated><content type="html">Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people&amp;rsquo;s lives. There are some benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well.
Most people use social media daily. And...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/social-media-mental-health"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1460&amp;AppID=2&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>BCBSTX Connect Team</name><uri>https://connect.bcbstx.com/members/bcbstxconnect</uri></author><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2band%2bWellness" /><category term="Behavioral Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Behavioral%2bHealth" /><category term="Mental Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mental%2bHealth" /><category term="Teen Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Teen%2bHealth" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2bMind" /></entry></feed>