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<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="14.0.0.684">14.0.0.684 14</generator><updated>2026-09-28T12:03:00Z</updated><entry><title>Does When You Eat Make a Difference?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/when-you-eat-makes-difference" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/when-you-eat-makes-difference</id><published>2026-11-06T17:17:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-06T17:17:00Z</updated><content type="html">When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too.
Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That&amp;rsquo;s because our...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/when-you-eat-makes-difference"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1330^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Weight Management" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Weight%2BManagement" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Mindful Eating" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mindful%2BEating" /><category term="Healthy Eating" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BEating" /><category term="Nutrition" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Nutrition" /></entry><entry><title>Early Warning Signs of a Stroke: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/stroke-signs" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/stroke-signs</id><published>2026-11-05T19:22:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T19:22:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/senales-de-advertencia-de-un-derrame-cerebral" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/senales-de-advertencia-de-un-derrame-cerebral"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Learn the early waring signs of a stroke, how to recognize FAST symptoms and when to seek emergency medical care.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/stroke-signs"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1271^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Understanding Heart Disease" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BHeart%2BDisease" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Heart Health Tips" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Heart%2BHealth%2BTips" /><category term="Understanding Heart Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BHeart%2BHealth" /><category term="Heart Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Heart%2BHealth" /><category term="Stroke" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Stroke" /></entry><entry><title>Young Adult Health: Essential Screenings, Preventive Care and Wellness Tips</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/young-adult-preventive-care" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/young-adult-preventive-care</id><published>2026-11-05T16:44:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T16:44:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/atencion-medica-preventiva-para-adultos-jovenes" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/atencion-medica-preventiva-para-adultos-jovenes"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Learn how to find a primary care provider, schedule preventive screenings, stay current on vaccines and recognize common health concerns affecting young adults.
Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationshi...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/young-adult-preventive-care"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1399^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Preventive Care" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Preventive%2BCare" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Adult Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Adult%2BHealth" /><category term="Mental Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mental%2BHealth" /><category term="Cancer Screenings" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Cancer%2BScreenings" /></entry><entry><title>Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/substance-abuse-signs-and-risks" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/substance-abuse-signs-and-risks</id><published>2026-11-05T16:36:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T16:36:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/abuso-de-sustancias-senales-y-riesgos"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Substance misuse may be more common that you think. Millions of people are struggling with substance misuse. And many don&amp;rsquo;t ask for help.
A &lt;a title="national study in 2025" href="https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260727/samhsa-releases-annual-national-survey-on-drug-use-and-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;national study in 2025&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp;found that more than 24 percent of Americans age 12 and older have misused...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/substance-abuse-signs-and-risks"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=896^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BMind" /><category term="Opioids" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Opioids" /><category term="Understanding Substance Misuse" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BSubstance%2BMisuse" /></entry><entry><title>Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer: Which Cleans Your Hands Better?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/soap-vs-sanitizer-is-there-a-hands-down-winner-for-getting-clean" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/soap-vs-sanitizer-is-there-a-hands-down-winner-for-getting-clean</id><published>2026-11-05T15:11:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T15:11:00Z</updated><content type="html">Soap and hand sanitizer both help prevent the spread of germs. But they aren&amp;rsquo;t equally effective in every situation. Learn when soap and water is best, when sanitizer will do the job, and how to keep yourself healthy.
Germs are everywhere. They...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/soap-vs-sanitizer-is-there-a-hands-down-winner-for-getting-clean"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=331^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Healthy Holidays" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BHolidays" /><category term="Flu" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Flu" /><category term="Safety" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Safety" /><category term="Flu Prevention" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Flu%2BPrevention" /><category term="Germs" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Germs" /></entry><entry><title>Are You Dehydrated?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/are-you-dehydrated" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/are-you-dehydrated</id><published>2026-11-05T14:33:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T14:33:00Z</updated><content type="html">Your body doesn&amp;rsquo;t work well when it&amp;rsquo;s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems.
You might not know when you&amp;rsquo;re dehydrated. But it could be beh...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/are-you-dehydrated"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1340^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Dizzy" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Dizzy" /><category term="Safety" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Safety" /><category term="Nutrition" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Nutrition" /><category term="Dehydration" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Dehydration" /></entry><entry><title>Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/bh-doctors-talking" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/bh-doctors-talking</id><published>2026-11-05T14:31:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T14:31:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="Lee esto en Espa&amp;ntilde;ol" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/tus-medicos-necesitan-hablar-sobre-tu-atencion-medica"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It&amp;rsquo;s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/bh-doctors-talking"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1215^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Primary Care Provider" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Primary%2BCare%2BProvider" /><category term="Understanding Behavioral Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BBehavioral%2BHealth" /><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="Continuity of Care" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Continuity%2Bof%2BCare" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BMind" /></entry><entry><title>Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/child-mental-health" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/child-mental-health</id><published>2026-11-05T11:11:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T11:11:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="Lee esto en Espa&amp;ntilde;ol" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/tu-hijo-esta-teniendo-problemas-de-salud-mental"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Children have a lot on their minds. They&amp;rsquo;re always learning new things and facing challenges they&amp;rsquo;ve never handled before.&amp;nbsp;
You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good ment...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/child-mental-health"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1134^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Understanding Behavioral Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BBehavioral%2BHealth" /><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="Mental Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mental%2BHealth" /><category term="Depression" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Depression" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BMind" /><category term="Anxiety" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Anxiety" /></entry><entry><title>Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adult-adhd" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adult-adhd</id><published>2026-11-04T20:02:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-04T20:02:00Z</updated><content type="html">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too.
In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade....(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/adult-adhd"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1441^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Understanding Behavioral Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BBehavioral%2BHealth" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Attention_2D00_Deficit%2BHyperactivity%2BDisorder" /><category term="Healthy Mind" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Healthy%2BMind" /></entry><entry><title>Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/schedule-your-mammogram-early" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/schedule-your-mammogram-early</id><published>2026-10-21T12:27:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-21T12:27:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/poca-disponibilidad-haz-cita-para-mamografia-anticipacion" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/poca-disponibilidad-haz-cita-para-mamografia-anticipacion"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
Do you book your doctors&amp;rsquo; appointments in advance?&amp;nbsp; A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day.
Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. About 1 in 8 American wom...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/schedule-your-mammogram-early"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=626^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Primary Care Provider" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Primary%2BCare%2BProvider" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Mammogram" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Mammogram" /><category term="Breast Cancer Prevention" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Breast%2BCancer%2BPrevention" /><category term="Breast Cancer" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Breast%2BCancer" /></entry><entry><title>Diabetes Risk Factors</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-type-one-and-type-two" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-type-one-and-type-two</id><published>2026-10-19T13:56:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-19T13:56:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/diabetes-tipo-uno-y-tipo-dos" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/diabetes-tipo-uno-y-tipo-dos"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;If you could spare yourself from a life-changing disease, you&amp;rsquo;d do it, right? For millions of Americans, paying attention to diabetes risk factors and doing something to control them can make all the difference.
With diabetes, the body can no l...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-type-one-and-type-two"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=548^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Insulin" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Insulin" /><category term="A1c" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/A1c" /><category term="Prediabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Prediabetes" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Diabetes" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Diabetes" /><category term="Blood Sugar Testing" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Blood%2BSugar%2BTesting" /><category term="Understanding Diabetes Risks" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BDiabetes%2BRisks" /></entry><entry><title>You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/pain-management" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/pain-management</id><published>2026-10-07T16:29:00Z</published><updated>2026-10-07T16:29:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="Lee esto en Espa&amp;ntilde;ol" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/manejo-del-dolor-sin-opioides"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you.
Start by talking to your doctor about &lt;a title="ways to manage your pain" href="https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/patients/options.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;ways to manage your pain&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp;t...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/pain-management"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1222^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Pain Management" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Pain%2BManagement" /><category term="Substance Misuse" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Substance%2BMisuse" /><category term="Opioids" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Opioids" /><category term="Chronic Conditions" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Chronic%2BConditions" /><category term="Understanding Substance Misuse" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Understanding%2BSubstance%2BMisuse" /></entry><entry><title>Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? Health Risks of E-Cigarettes Explained</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/vaping-vs-smoking" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/vaping-vs-smoking</id><published>2026-09-28T20:19:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-28T20:19:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vapear-o-fumar" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/vapear-o-fumar"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don&amp;rsquo;t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message.
What Is Vaping?
Vaping...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/vaping-vs-smoking"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1334^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Stop Smoking" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Stop%2BSmoking" /><category term="Lung Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Lung%2BHealth" /><category term="Health and Wellness" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Health%2Band%2BWellness" /><category term="Addiction" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Addiction" /><category term="Quitting is Good for Your Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Quitting%2Bis%2BGood%2Bfor%2BYour%2BHealth" /></entry><entry><title>Let’s Clear the Air About Lung Cancer Screening</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/screening-lung-cancer" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/screening-lung-cancer</id><published>2026-09-28T19:04:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-28T19:04:00Z</updated><content type="html">&lt;a title="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/deteccion-de-cancer-de-pulmon" href="/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/deteccion-de-cancer-de-pulmon"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Every cigarette shaves 11 minutes off your lifespan. When you quit smoking, you give yourself more time to do the things you enjoy with the people you love. The minute you stop smoking, you start lowering your risk for lung cancer &amp;mdash; the leading...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/screening-lung-cancer"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=1378^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="Lung Health" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Lung%2BHealth" /><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="Cancer Screenings" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/Cancer%2BScreenings" /></entry><entry><title>Diabetes Care Checklist: Important Tests, Exams and Screenings</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-tests" /><id>https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-tests</id><published>2026-09-28T17:03:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-28T17:03:00Z</updated><content type="html">No one likes to go get health screenings and tests. But if you have diabetes, there are some tests you really need to get done.
It&amp;rsquo;s critical to follow your plan of care, but it can be a lot to keep track of. Is there anything you&amp;rsquo;re forg...(&lt;a href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-tests"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://connect.bcbstx.com/aggbug?PostID=919^AppID=2^AppType=Weblog^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="A1c" scheme="https://connect.bcbstx.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/archive/tags/A1c" /><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" /></entry></feed>