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Young Adult Health: Essential Screenings, Preventive Care and Wellness Tips

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Learn how to find a primary care provider, schedule preventive screenings, stay current on vaccines and recognize common health concerns affecting young adults. Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationsh...
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Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Substance misuse may be more common that you think. Millions of people are struggling with substance misuse. And many don’t ask for help. A national study in 2025 found that more than 24 percent of Americans age 12 and older have misused...
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Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer: Which Cleans Your Hands Better?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Soap and hand sanitizer both help prevent the spread of germs. But they aren’t equally effective in every situation. Learn when soap and water is best, when sanitizer will do the job, and how to keep yourself healthy. Germs are everywhere. They....
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Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
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Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before. You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good menta...
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Early Warning Signs of a Stroke: Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

BCBSIL Connect Team November 5, 2026

Learn the early waring signs of a stroke, how to recognize FAST symptoms and when to seek emergency medical care. Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every...
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Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

BCBSIL Connect Team November 4, 2026

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade...
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Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

BCBSIL Connect Team October 21, 2026

Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. About 1 in 8 American wom...
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Diabetes Risk Factors

BCBSIL Connect Team October 19, 2026

If you could spare yourself from a life-changing disease, you’d do it, right? For millions of Americans, paying attention to diabetes risk factors and doing something to control them can make all the difference. With diabetes, the body can no l....
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You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

BCBSIL Connect Team October 7, 2026

There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain th....
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Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? Health Risks of E-Cigarettes Explained

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

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....
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Let’s Clear the Air About Lung Cancer Screening

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

Every cigarette shaves 11 minutes off your lifespan. When you quit smoking, you give yourself more time to do the things you enjoy with the people you love. The minute you stop smoking, you start lowering your risk for lung cancer — the leading....
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Diabetes Care Checklist: Important Tests, Exams and Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

No one likes to go get health screenings and tests. But if you have diabetes, there are some tests you really need to get done. It’s critical to follow your plan of care, but it can be a lot to keep track of. Is there anything you’r...
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Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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