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In Home Diabetes Care – Exercise
BCBSTX Connect Team
August 15, 2019
Exercise tips you can do at home to help manage your diabetes.
965 Views
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies for Better Health – and Mood
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 23, 2019
Many people know that eating fresh fruit and veggies each day is good for your physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make you happier. In one British study , abo...
989 Views
Getting Started with Medicare
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 19, 2019
Many people find the idea of signing up for Medicare confusing, which is understandable. You’re used to getting your insurance from your employer or the marketplace and after so many years of doing something one way, it can be intimidating to l....
926 Views
Getting Your Parents Started with Medicare
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 19, 2019
As your parents or loved ones approach retirement or their 65th birthday they have likely started looking into their Medicare options. You probably haven’t thought much about Medicare and many people who will soon be eligible find the idea of s....
815 Views
Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 17, 2019
You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. But now’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. Review paperwork you’ve been given. Do you know what warning signs to watch? Do yo...
634 Views
Look for the Whole Grain for a Healthier You
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 15, 2019
Eating more whole grains is an easy way to improve the health benefits from what you eat. But if you picture a dry slice of wheat bread when you hear the term “whole grains,” there’s a whole world of other choices waiting for you.&n...
665 Views
The Science of Happy: You Don't Have to Be Born That Way
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 10, 2019
We see pictures of happy people on social media. We watch videos of crazy cat antics that make us laugh. We read and share inspirational quotes. But are some people just born happier than others? Researchers looking for a "h...
640 Views
New Telephone Customer Service Options
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 8, 2019
New telephone customer service options help make it easier to get the information you need about your Blue Cross Medicare AdvantageSM plan. Now, at the touch of a button, you can get information about your plan at your convenience – right...
3673 Views
Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes
BCBSTX Connect Team
May 13, 2019
There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: an exercise and diet plan. Through exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better choices in your diet, you can help manage your blood sugar levels and lo....
865 Views
Survey Says...
BCBSTX Connect Team
April 23, 2019
If you are a member, you may get the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers (CAHPS) survey in the mail. The CAHPS survey is delivered March through June each year to get insight about your experiences over the ...
5250 Views
Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression
BCBSTX Connect Team
April 1, 2019
Recognizing and treating depression in older adults. Understanding the use of anti-depressants.
3524 Views
How to Prevent a Heart Attack
BCBSTX Connect Team
March 27, 2019
The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one in the first place. Know about the risks and symptoms of heart disease. Key risk factors for heart disease are: High cholesterol (which can clog arteries) ...
893 Views
Tips for Using Your HMO
BCBSTX Connect Team
March 26, 2019
There’s a better way to use your HMO. That’s by starting with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP knows how to help you get the health care you need. It’s an important relationship, because your...
880 Views
How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule
BCBSTX Connect Team
March 19, 2019
There are things that you love to do and there are things that you have to do. In-Home Test Kits can help give you more time for the things that you love to do! Blue Cross Medicare Advantage members may be eligible for in-home tes...
935 Views
Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes
BCBSTX Connect Team
March 13, 2019
Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small – as in small changes that can lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because old habits don't simply go away. As the saying goes, you start to move th...
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