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Blogs:
4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function
BCBSIL Connect Team
Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the
Nati...
April 30, 2024
Blogs:
Inhale. Exhale. What Your Lungs Do for You.
BCBSIL Connect Team
Breathe in. Breathe out. It’s something that we do every day, every waking minute. It relaxes us, wakes us, and keeps us alive. The lungs are part of the respiratory system — organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe, says...
April 30, 2024
Blogs:
A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever
BCBSIL Connect Team
Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the &ldqu...
April 29, 2024
Tu Salud:
Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda
EquipoConnect
Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
April 26, 2024
Blogs:
Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain
BCBSIL Connect Team
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 some...
April 26, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital
EquipoConnect
Un dispositivo que anteriormente solo se utilizaba para hacer llamadas ahora puede guardar de forma segura algunos de tus datos más importantes. Desde tu teléfono móvil, tienes a la mano fotos de tu familia y amigos, métod...
April 26, 2024
Blogs:
How to Use Your Digital Member ID Card
BCBSIL Connect Team
A device that was once only used for calling has become a tool that securely holds some of your most important assets. With your mobile phone, you can save photos of family and friends, use your preferred payment methods, even access your health insu...
April 26, 2024
Tu Salud:
Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular
EquipoConnect
Los cantantes suelen expresar en sus canciones que un corazón enamorado late a mil por hora, pero, en la vida real, un corazón acelerado puede ser un problema grave conocido como fibrilación auricular. En un corazón sano, ...
April 24, 2024
Blogs:
Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?
BCBSIL Connect Team
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. We understand. More importantly, we're here to help you. Ask Yourself a Few Questions Is th...
April 23, 2024
Tu Salud:
Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma
EquipoConnect
El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
April 22, 2024
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 15, 2024
Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravi...
7227 Views
Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas
EquipoConnect
May 14, 2024
Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
1400 Views
Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 13, 2024
One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for...
4668 Views
Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
1923 Views
Cuida tu piel bajo el sol de verano
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
En mi niñez, muchas nunca usaron protector solar. No fue algo con lo que me educaron, en especial, porque era normal que la piel de mi papá se oscureciera un poco después de sus partidos de fútbol en el intenso ...
2531 Views
Care for Your Skin in the Summer Sun
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 9, 2024
Growing up, many of us skipped sunscreen. Decades ago, we weren't as savvy about the sun's dangers. It was normal for my dad to turn a darker shade of brown after playing soccer games in the intense summer heat. I followed suit. I also tanned nicely...
9753 Views
Mantente seguro en el verano
EquipoConnect
May 8, 2024
Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
1977 Views
Alimentación consciente para diabéticos
EquipoConnect
May 6, 2024
Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
40 Views
Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. A healthy pregnancy starts before you’re even pregnant. You might need mental health support if you face issues getting...
3035 Views
Una explicación de tus beneficios
EquipoConnect
May 3, 2024
Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicació...
5461 Views
Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women....
27195 Views
Compare Health Care Costs
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
84496 Views
Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. O...
9759 Views
5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación
EquipoConnect
May 1, 2024
Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
1675 Views
4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 30, 2024
Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the Nati....
46 Views
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