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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSTX Connect Team August 18, 2023

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
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Fulfilling the Wishes of Loved Ones at the End of Life

BCBSTX Connect Team August 17, 2023

Talking about the end of a life with friends and family members is often a hard conversation. Many of us don’t think we need to think over important final decisions when health is good. For a young, healthy person, these talks a...
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Eat, Move, Sleep: Physical Well-being

BCBSTX Connect Team August 16, 2023

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...
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Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

BCBSTX Connect Team August 15, 2023

The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lyc...
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How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

BCBSTX Connect Team August 14, 2023

Wouldn’t it be great to call your doctor and get in to see them when you need to? Waiting to see a care provider can be hard. Left to our own devices, we’re often tempted to self-diagnose. We call mom to get her advice about what to put ...
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From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

BCBSTX Connect Team August 12, 2023

Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S.....
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Mindful Eating with Diabetes

BCBSTX Connect Team August 11, 2023

Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes , the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body...
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Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

BCBSTX Connect Team August 10, 2023

It doesn’t seem like a crazy aspiration. We spend so much time of our time working, wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy what we do? Who doesn’t want to spend their time doing something interesting, rewarding and personally fulfill...
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Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

BCBSTX Connect Team August 8, 2023

If you have diabetes, it affects your whole body — even your mouth. Don’t skip regular dental checkups. Along with managing your blood sugar levels, dental care helps you keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar ...
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Get Ready for School with an Asthma Action Plan

BCBSTX Connect Team August 3, 2023

Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. Nearly 4.8 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma...
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Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSTX Connect Team August 1, 2023

Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t....
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Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

BCBSTX Connect Team August 1, 2023

You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
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How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

BCBSTX Connect Team August 1, 2023

If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
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Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

BCBSTX Connect Team July 31, 2023

Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby are two of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Along with all the plans and preparations you’re making now, don’t forget to keep up with good dental care. Good prenatal care includ...
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Shingles: The Sleeping Virus

BCBSTX Connect Team July 18, 2023

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...
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