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Treat Yourself Right by Staying on Top of Your Health Tests

BCBSIL Connect Team October 1, 2021

Most people don’t like to go get health screenings and tests. But there are some tests you really want to take. The ones that might help your health. The ones that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones th...
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Tales From the ER: Ghoulish Symptoms Aren’t Always As Scary As You Think

BCBSIL Connect Team October 1, 2021

As you’re planning for Halloween, the last thing on your mind is probably a trip to the ER. Talk about a nightmare! The wait can be long, (especially in those hard chairs). And everyone around you seems to have something worse – or more c...
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Quit Smoking for Good

BCBSIL Connect Team September 29, 2021

One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
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Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

BCBSIL Connect Team September 29, 2021

It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your body. But did you know that your eyes can also benefit from a healthy workout? No special equipment or program needed. How Can Eye Exercises Help? Exercising eye muscles doesn’t mean you can...
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Big Benefits Can Come From a Small Weight Loss

BCBSIL Connect Team September 29, 2021

Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. Dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. “Even this level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chronic health problems,...
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4 Hispanic Medical Professionals and Pioneers Whose Lives Made Our Lives Better

BCBSIL Connect Team September 15, 2021

They were pioneers of science, risk takers, and valued contributing something to the world that was greater than themselves. What can we learn from the lives of these 4 individuals? This Hispanic Heritage month (September 15th &...
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Experiencing Breast Cancer During COVID-19

Connect: Stories September 2, 2021

Cancer screenings were anything but routine during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Medical offices were closed for weeks, and many yearly screenings were postponed. For one of our members, deciding not to skip it for a year...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSIL Connect Team September 2, 2021

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold or the flu. And now there’s another possibility: COVID-19. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it...
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Keep Your Teeth and Mouth in Shape for Overall Better Health

BCBSIL Connect Team September 2, 2021

You may take your teeth for granted if nothing hurts. But some dental problems don’t cause pain, especially early on. And problems with your mouth can lead to other health problems. Don’t let that happen. It’s easy to cover the basi...
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Think You May be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team September 2, 2021

If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi....
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From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

BCBSIL Connect Team September 1, 2021

Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S...
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Fall in Love with Seasonal Superfoods

BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2021

Want an easy way to give your body a healthy dose of goodness? Nosh on superfoods. They are naturally loaded with nutrients that do a body good. What exactly are superfoods? While there may not be an official definition of superfoods, many agree...
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Fulfilling the Wishes of Loved Ones at the End of Life

BCBSIL Connect Team August 12, 2021

Talking about the end of a life with friends and family members is often a difficult conversation. Many of us don’t think we need to consider important final decisions when health is good. For a young, healthy person, these conversat...
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How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team August 10, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great to call your doctor and get in to see them when you need to? Waiting to see a care provider can be hard. Left to our own devices, we’re often tempted to self-diagnose. We call mom to get her advice about what to put ...
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Get the Scoop on Avocado’s Health Perks

BCBSIL Connect Team August 9, 2021

‘Fats’ don’t need to be a four-letter word in your nutritious eating vocabulary. Avocados are a source of healthy monounsaturated fats. But there are many other nutrients packed in their green flesh. Nosh on their creamy ...
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