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Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
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Living With High Blood Pressure

BCBSIL Connect Team June 29, 2026

Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
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What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 25, 2026

Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
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Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

BCBSIL Connect Team June 23, 2026

Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
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Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2026

Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
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Skin Cancer Facts: 3 Things Everyone Should Know

BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026

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...
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Back Pain Relief: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026

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

BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026

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....
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Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026

Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their vaccines, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the t...
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Gestational Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2026

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...
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How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people’s lives. There are some benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well. Most people use social media daily. And....
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How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

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

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

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...
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What is Anxiety Disorder?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 18, 2026

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

BCBSIL Connect Team May 13, 2026

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.....
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