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  • Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    Blogs: Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you don’t feel heard. Or you just think i...
    • April 4, 2024
  • Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
    • April 4, 2024
  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
    • April 4, 2024
  • How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    Blogs: How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke your...
    • March 25, 2024
  • ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
    • March 25, 2024
  • You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    Blogs: You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    Tu Salud: Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    Blogs: Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

    Blogs: Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    Blogs: Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
    • March 22, 2024
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