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  • 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
  • Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    Blogs: Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s important to know if you do...
    • 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
  • Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano

    Tu Salud: Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado.  Veamos los riñ...
    • March 22, 2024
  • ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    Tu Salud: ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
    • March 22, 2024
  • What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    Blogs: What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us. ...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    Blogs: Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
    • March 22, 2024
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