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Tu Salud: Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular

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Los cantantes suelen expresar en sus canciones que un corazón enamorado late a mil por hora, pero, en la vida real, un corazón acelerado puede ser un problema grave conocido como fibrilación auricular. En un corazón sano, ...
- April 24, 2024
Blogs: Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

BCBSTX Connect Team

It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. We understand. More importantly, we're here to help you. Ask Yourself a Few Questions Is th...
- April 23, 2024
Tu Salud: Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma

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El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
- April 22, 2024
Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

BCBSTX Connect Team

Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
- April 17, 2024
Blogs: The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

BCBSTX Connect Team

Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
- April 15, 2024
Blogs: The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

BCBSTX Connect Team

Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
- April 12, 2024
Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

BCBSTX Connect Team

We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
- April 11, 2024
Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSTX Connect Team

It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed&nbsp...
- April 10, 2024
Blogs: Staying In-Network Is Important

BCBSTX Connect Team

You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, ...
- April 8, 2024
Blogs: Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

BCBSTX Connect Team

Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
- April 5, 2024