• Family Time During Shelter-in-Place Time

    June 3, 2020
    Most people say they want more time to spend with family. Some may now have second thoughts about that after sheltering in place with each other for weeks on end. We are now in each other’s space 24/7 and wondering if we can do this one more da....
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  • How to Spot COVID-19 Scams and What You Should Do

    May 27, 2020
    Criminals are using COVID-19 as a chance to steal identities and commit health care fraud. You should be wary if you get a call asking for your BCBSTX member ID number or other private information like your social security nu...
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  • Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

    May 22, 2020
    ¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí. El ejercicio no tiene por qué ser algo comp...
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  • Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

    May 22, 2020
    Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
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  • ¿Cómo el estrés afecta el cuerpo?

    May 22, 2020
    Si te sientes estresado, no eres el único. Los motivos que provocan estrés varían por persona. Mientras que algunas personas hablan abiertamente de este tema, otros, no. Sin embargo, todos tenemos algo en común: cuando es...
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  • The Importance of Handwashing

    May 14, 2020
    Bumping elbows or giving a little wave has taken the place of a handshake during the spread of COVID-19. But you can also come in contact with the virus from touching surfaces where they live. Handwashing is a key preventive step you should take...
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  • When Quarantine or Self-Isolation May Be Needed

    May 14, 2020
    People may have COVID-19 for as many as 14 days before they have any symptoms. That’s why the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention says you should self-quarantine if you might have been exposed. This means you should: Stay home fo...
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  • What is Flattening the Curve?

    May 14, 2020
    Public health experts are leading the efforts to keep people from spreading COVID-19. Staying a safe distance from each other is the best way to make that happen. Millions of people are suddenly putting their lives on hold because of COVID-19. Shops...
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  • COVID-19: Cover Your Face for Others

    May 11, 2020
    Simple cloth face coverings can slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Because people can have it and spread it and not feel sick, masks help protect others. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distan...
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  • Stay Safe in the Summertime

    May 11, 2020
    For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ....
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  • Your Blood Pressure and Your Health

    May 11, 2020
    Your blood pressure is a big deal. Keeping it in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other health problems.&nbs....
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  • Men: Exercise Can Do a Lot More for You than Build Muscle

    May 11, 2020
    Men face some serious health risks. The two most serious ones, heart disease and cancer, account for nearly half of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are the third most common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke...
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  • Cómo reconocer y ayudar a un adolescente con trastornos alimentarios

    May 8, 2020
    Los adolescentes ven modelos muy delgados en televisión y fotos retocadas de celebridades en línea. Estas imágenes están por todos lados. Y podrían hacer que los adolescentes se cuestionen sobre su físico. A...
    • 1077 Views

  • Recursos útiles durante la pandemia de COVID-19

    May 7, 2020
    Es importante que hagas todo lo posible para mantenerte a ti y a tu familia seguros y sanos. Sin embargo, tratar de aprender todo lo que necesitas podría parecer abrumador. A continuación, te presentamos algunos enlaces que hemos recop...
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  • COVID-19: Consejos para cuidar la salud mental

    May 7, 2020
    Mientras que intentamos mantenernos todos seguros de los efectos físicos del virus COVID-19, es natural sentirse preocupado, asustado o solo. El distanciamiento social puede hacer que algunas personas se sientan ansiosas o aisladas. Es import....
    • 147 Views

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