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Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

BCBSTX Connect Team October 21, 2026

Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? 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...
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Diabetes Risk Factors

BCBSTX Connect Team October 19, 2026

If you could spare yourself from a life-changing disease, you’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....
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You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

BCBSTX Connect Team October 7, 2026

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 ways to manage your pain t.....
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Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? Health Risks of E-Cigarettes Explained

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping....
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Let’s Clear the Air About Lung Cancer Screening

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

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 — the leading....
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Diabetes Care Checklist: Important Tests, Exams and Screenings

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

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’s critical to follow your plan of care, but it can be a lot to keep track of. Is there anything you’re forg...
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Why Does My Stomach Hurt? Common Causes of Digestive Problems

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
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Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

Taking a generic drug is not like buying a store-brand soap. With soap, you might notice a difference. It may smell different. You may need to use more than the brand-name product. That is not true with generic drugs. When companies make a new ...
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The Link Between Nutrition and Brain Health

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

You’ve likely heard the cliché a million times — “You are what you eat.” So you might nosh on foods reported to lower your blood pressure, strengthen your bones or burn belly fat. You might even load up on brain food t...
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Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Symptoms and Support Resources

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2026

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AAR....
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Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

BCBSTX Connect Team September 23, 2026

When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you’re new to injecting insulin or have been doing it for many years, it’s crucial that you do it properly. To help you stay on top of your condition, ta...
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COPD: When Lungs Break, the Heart Often Follows

BCBSTX Connect Team September 1, 2026

If you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , every breath can be a struggle. COPD is a serious health condition. It is the result of damage to the lungs that narrows airways and makes it very hard to breathe. Over time, it can...
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Women: Be Healthy and Happy for a Better Life at Any Age

BCBSTX Connect Team August 31, 2026

There’s a not-so-secret way to live better and longer: take care of yourself. But is being physically healthy the only path to living your best life? What about happiness? It turns out happiness improves health and vice versa. The two work toge....
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Ghoulishly Good Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween

BCBSTX Connect Team August 31, 2026

The words healthy and Halloween don’t usually go together — for obvious reasons. Halloween is the one time of year when kids let loose and eat as much candy as they can get their hands on. Still, it's possible to give your kids a fun...
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