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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 21, 2022
Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 21, 2022
Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Asthma Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 15, 2022
The number of children with asthma has risen dramatically in the past few decades. With the wheezing comes worrying. Could your child be the one in every ten children who is affected by what is now the most common chronic...
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Bipolar and Diabetes: The Unknown Connection
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 13, 2022
When people think about bipolar disorder, they often think about how it affects the brain. But the truth is, it can change the body as well. Millions of people have bipolar disorder. One of its tell-tale signs is swinging between manic events and...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 1, 2022
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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Taking a Break out in Nature Helps Your Mind and Body
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 1, 2022
For many people, long summer days are when the travel bug bites. But you don’t have to jump on a plane or take an epic road trip to get away. Sometimes all it takes to rest and recharge is getting outdoors. Chances are, there are many places no...
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Protect Those Pretty Peepers
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 1, 2022
How do you keep your eyes healthy and injury-free? Here are some of the best tips for protecting those peepers . Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam: If your vision seems fine, why should you go get an exam? Regularly getting a comprehe...
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“Can-do” Heat in Your Heels: Put on Your Dancing Shoes
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 27, 2022
Want to get in shape, have fun and get out of the house for a few hours? Then it’s time to put a little boogie in your step. Nowadays, you can find all kinds of dance groups at gyms, community centers, churches and even local parks. From g...
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Blood Glucose Levels: Get Curious
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 27, 2022
Dinner is almost ready and it's that time again. You unzip your black pouch to unveil a glucose meter. As you pull back the lever of the lancet, you think, "Gosh, I hope my blood sugar isn’t high again.” Blood glucose testing is vital for...
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 26, 2022
About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or your loved one is one of them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we are here...
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Are You Paralyzed by Social Anxiety? Learn the Best Ways to Manage It.
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 25, 2022
Do you have a friend who always bails when you make plans? They may not be trying to avoid you. Instead, they may be unsettled by the situation. That can happen when people have social anxiety. Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia...
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Protect Your Skin While Enjoying the Sunshine
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 24, 2022
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . But that won’t make you feel any better about it if you’re told you may have it. Most skin cancers are highly treatable w...
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Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 23, 2022
Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Many parents and children stayed home d...
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Keep Your Body Healthy by MINDing What You Eat
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 23, 2022
Healthy eating doesn’t need to be hard. You don’t have to spend a lot of time tracking your daily calories or buy special diet products. Just find a healthy approach to what you eat. One easy-to-follow eating plan steers you toward delici...
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Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 23, 2022
Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as ...
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