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Pneumonia: A Lung Infection That Could Also Affect Heart Health
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 3, 2022
Every year, nearly one million people in the United States end up in the hospital with pneumonia. Along with making breathing difficult, the infection places stress on the heart. The added stress raises the risk for heart attack, stroke and dying...
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How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule
BCBSIL Connect Team
July 20, 2022
There are things you love to do and things you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. Like many people, you may not be eager to have a colonoscopy, for example. There’s a way to dial down the dread factor ...
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How to Prevent a Heart Attack
BCBSIL Connect Team
June 10, 2022
The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one. How can you prevent becoming one of the millions of Americans who suffer a heart attack? There is actually a lot you can do to protect your heart. Knowing the risks and symptoms of heart...
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Are You Caring For Your Colon?
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 1, 2022
It’s not a topic most of us like to think about. A colorectal cancer screening isn't fun, but it's an important part of keeping colon cancer at bay. As the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, early detection is vita...
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Getting Started with Medicare
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 13, 2021
Many people find the idea of signing up for Medicare confusing, and that is understandable. You’re used to getting your insurance from your employer or the marketplace. After so many years of doing something one way, it can be intimidating to l....
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Staying In-Network is Important
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 6, 2021
You want to take care of yourself. So, when you need health care services, you have a whole network to help. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of health care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, pharmacies a...
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New Telephone Customer Service Options
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 5, 2021
Looking for answers about a claim? Need to order a new ID card? Want to verify your eligibility or contact info? We’ve added convenient new features to our customer service telephone line. Now it’s easy to get information you need about y...
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Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 4, 2021
Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e....
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Tips for Using Your HMO
BCBSIL Connect Team
October 1, 2021
There’s a better way to use your HMO. Starting with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP knows how to help you get the health care you need. It’s an important relationship, because your PCP knows ...
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1 Easy Way to Stay with Blue for Medicare
BCBSIL Connect Team
September 22, 2021
It’s a major milestone you’ve been moving toward for a long time—all your working life, in fact. Now you’re on the cusp of 65. That means the hard-earned benefits you’ve worked for your whole life are close at hand -- be...
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In Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 30, 2021
Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that can make your blood sugar levels go up and down. Keeping up with it all requires your attention all hours of the day and night. One of the biggest factors in keeping...
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In Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Exercise
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 27, 2021
Diabetes management is about more than food and medication. It's important to stay physically active, too. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar for energy, helping reduce your glucose level without added insulin. A study by Mayo Clinic found...
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In Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 25, 2021
Medication, diet and exercise play a critical role in the management of your diabetes. So does working closely with your doctor and diabetes team. In fact, the number one thing you can do to manage your disease is to follow the advice of your care...
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Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 23, 2021
How do you turn back the hands of time? Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a $99.95 time-machine available anytime soon, so you’re next best choice is to get a dog. Why? A study suggests that dog owners over the...
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Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office with an In-Home Assessment
BCBSIL Connect Team
August 20, 2021
A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to arrange a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need while saving you....
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