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  • Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    Tu Salud: Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La detección temprana del cáncer de mama es la mejor manera de prevenir muertes por esta enfermedad. Realizar exámenes en forma regular es la mejor manera de detectar a tiempo el cáncer de mama. Aproximadamente 1 de cada ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    Blogs: Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    Medicare Español: Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los opioides pueden ser útiles cuando se toman de la manera correcta. Pero cuando se usan mal, pueden causar dependencia. Esto puede llevar a una sobredosis o incluso a la muerte accidental. En 2023, alrededor del 76% de todas las muertes por...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Learn About Prescription Costs

    Blogs: Learn About Prescription Costs

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. We have so...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    Blogs: What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who Is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
    • February 25, 2026
  • ¿Por qué no puedes dormir?

    Tu Salud: ¿Por qué no puedes dormir?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Te sientes más cansado de lo habitual? Sabes que no disfrutaste de una buena noche de sueño. ¿Pero qué te impide dormir? Resulta que existen muchos obstáculos potenciales para conciliar el sueño y man...
    • February 25, 2026
  • How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

    Blogs: How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Just about everyone knows eating fiber is a key in keeping you regular in the bathroom. But that's just one benefit of the foods in this essential category. It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also have a role in preventing heart d...
    • February 20, 2026
  • Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

    Blogs: Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Opioids are helpful when taken the right way. When misused, they can lead to dependence. This can lead to overdose or even accidental death. In 2023, about 76% of all overdose deaths involved opioids. Opioid misuse and related deaths have been consi...
    • February 12, 2026
  • Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

    Blogs: Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma...
    • February 12, 2026
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