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Blogs: Tips for a Safe July 4th

BCBSTX Connect Team

Celebrating the Fourth of July and the birth of our nation’s independence is the most anticipated holiday of summer. Millions of Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fireworks. Wh...
- June 9, 2023
Blogs: Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

BCBSTX Connect Team

Summer fun often includes outdoor cookouts. Who doesn’t like good food grilled to perfection? Sadly, food poisoning can make things less appetizing — fast. When temps and spirits are high, so is the risk for food contamination at your wee...
- June 9, 2023
Blogs: How to Prepare the Day of Your First 5K Race

BCBSTX Connect Team

You’ve been training over the past few months to run your first 5K. It’s exciting, but it can also be nerve racking if you’re not a seasoned runner. Are you prepared for the event? Is there anything else you should be doing or think...
- June 8, 2023
Tu Salud: Acondicionamiento físico divertido para toda la familia

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“¡Estamos aburridos!" “¡No hay nada que hacer!” ¿Cuántas veces hemos escuchado esto de nuestros hijos? Si creciste antes de la era de los videojuegos, tu primera propuesta sería: "¡Sa...
- June 7, 2023
Blogs: Fun Fitness for the Entire Family

BCBSTX Connect Team

“I’m bored!’ “There’s nothing to do!” How many times have we heard this from our kids? If you grew up before the age of video games, your first response might be, “Go outside!” On second thought, this m...
- June 7, 2023
Blogs: Preventing Decay with Dental Sealants

BCBSTX Connect Team

Tooth decay is the most common ongoing childhood disease in the United States. Nearly half of all children between six and 11 years old have cavities. Fortunately, tooth decay can be stopped with good oral care. There is one tool parents appreciate w...
- June 6, 2023
Blogs: The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package

BCBSTX Connect Team

You are free! Nobody will tell you what time to go to bed anymore. You settled into your dorm without any tears (on your end). You haven’t gotten lost on campus yet, which is always a win. You are now officially a college student with nothing t...
- June 5, 2023
Blogs: Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

BCBSTX Connect Team

Stroke can happen in an instant, and it can be a life-altering event. It inspires a fair amount of fear and worry in many. And for good reason. A stroke can strike anyone — no matter your age, ethnicity or sex. There is no typical stroke victi...
- June 5, 2023
Blogs: Diabetes and the Effects on the Body

BCBSTX Connect Team

Diabetes is all about blood sugar and insulin. When blood sugar levels get out of control, it opens the door to serious diseases and organ damage in your body. Here’s how. After a meal, your body breaks down food and drink into proteins,...
- June 2, 2023
Blogs: Calories in Versus Calories Out: The Crux of Weight Loss

BCBSTX Connect Team

Knowing how many calories you’re eating versus how many you’re burning often seems like a mystery. Feeling like you’re in the dark is one reason it can be hard to maintain a healthy body weight. If we don’t understand it, how...
- June 1, 2023