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  • Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

    Blogs: Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
    • July 31, 2026
  • Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    Blogs: Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Can you get more exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost ...
    • July 31, 2026
  • Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    Blogs: Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is goo...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

    Blogs: Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier stage, w...
    • July 30, 2026
  • How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    Blogs: How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Talking about suicide can play an important role in helping prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  This national network of local crisis centers wants every...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Choosing Dental Insurance

    Blogs: Choosing Dental Insurance

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Regular medical and dental care are important for your total health. That...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my prescr...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    Tu Salud: Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Muchas personas no saben que pueden contraer influenza, la enfermedad respiratoria que a menudo llamamos "gripe", en cualquier época del año. Los virus de la gripe suelen alcanzar su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero. ...
    • July 30, 2026
  • 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Function and Fitness

    Blogs: 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Function and Fitness

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Many people a...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

    Blogs: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav...
    • July 30, 2026
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