Blogs

Skin Cancer Facts: 3 Things Everyone Should Know

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:37:00 GMT

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...(read more)

Back Pain Relief: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting somet...(read more)

Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:42:00 GMT

People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the...(read more)

Gestational Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:05:00 GMT

When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re likely focused on doing all you can to deliver a healthy baby. You probably watch the foods you eat, take your prenatal vitamins and try to get some exercise. So, if you’re healthy, why wo...(read more)

How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:37:00 GMT

Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people’s lives. There are some positive benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well. Most people use social media d...(read more)

How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:00 GMT

Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young...(read more)

Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:39:00 GMT

It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...(read more)

What is Anxiety Disorder?

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:32:52 GMT

Life can feel stressful. In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association adults across the U.S. have reported increased feelings of anxiety. We all deal with many life stressors at once. Worries about health, work, money, ca...(read more)

When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

BCBSIL Connect Team — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:00 GMT

Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak...(read more)

Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:00 GMT

It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. Could your child have asthma, a known common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...(read more)

Summer Heat Safety Reminders

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Staying safe during hot summer months is important. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to help keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage your skin....(read more)

Quit Smoking for Good

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:41:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:19:00 GMT

One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping...(read more)

Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...(read more)

Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:45:00 GMT

When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. And it's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Poor air quality can trigger allergies and asthma attacks for milli...(read more)