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  • Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

    Blogs: Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
    • October 26, 2021
  • ¿Cómo elegir una cobertura médica?

    Seguro Para Ti: ¿Cómo elegir una cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con una cobertura médica para particulares. A medida que te prepares para contratar cobertura, puedes recopilar alguna información importante para ayudarte a decidir qu...
    • September 9, 2021
  • How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    Blogs: How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use our...
    • September 9, 2021
  • Mantén tus dientes y tu boca limpios para una mejor salud general

    Tu Salud: Mantén tus dientes y tu boca limpios para una mejor salud general

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es fácil dar por sentado tus dientes si no sientes dolor. Pero algunos problemas dentales no causan dolor, especialmente al principio. Y los problemas en la boca pueden llevar a otros problemas de salud. No permitas que eso suceda. Es f&aacute...
    • September 2, 2021
  • Keep Your Teeth and Mouth in Shape for Overall Better Health

    Blogs: Keep Your Teeth and Mouth in Shape for Overall Better Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You may take your teeth for granted if nothing hurts. But some dental problems don’t cause pain, especially early on. And problems with your mouth can lead to other health problems. Don’t let that happen. It’s easy to cover the basi...
    • September 2, 2021
  • De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    Tu Salud: De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales.  Estos medicame...
    • September 1, 2021
  • Cómo aprovechar al máximo una cita con tu médico

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo aprovechar al máximo una cita con tu médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Verdad que sería genial poder consultar a tu médico cada vez que necesites?  Esperar para ver a un proveedor de atención médica puede ser difícil.  Y eso nos deja a veces queriendo busca...
    • August 10, 2021
  • Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

    Medicare Español: Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hay una forma segura de mantener tu diabetes bajo control: elabora un plan de alimentación y una rutina de ejercicios. Hacer ejercicio puede ayudarte a mantener tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre en el rango deseado. Elegir mejor los al...
    • August 5, 2021
  • Aliméntate, muévete y duerme: Bienestar físico

    Tu Salud: Aliméntate, muévete y duerme: Bienestar físico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Por más de 30 años, la actividad física ha sido el enfoque principal cuando se promueve la salud en los lugares de empleo. Los retos con podómetros, clases de yoga, programas para perder peso, entre otros, han sido el est&...
    • August 3, 2021
  • La lucha del Índice de masa corporal (BMI, inglés)

    Tu Salud: La lucha del Índice de masa corporal (BMI, inglés)

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Será el Índice de masa corporal (BMI) el mejor indicador para determinar si tienes el peso ideal o saludable? El BMI mide tu grasa corporal. Este usa tu peso y estatura para calcular tu Índice de masa corporal. Este n&ua...
    • August 1, 2021
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    Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 13, 2024
    Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and...
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    Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2024
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
    • 1121 Views
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    ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
    • 354 Views
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    10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
    • 470 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/Mental-health-support.jpg

    Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
    • 2907 Views
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    Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
    • 29352 Views
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    La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
    • 333 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 2649 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
    • 81961 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
    • 77392 Views
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    End Your Energy Slump

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
    • 31266 Views
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    Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days....
    • 5414 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 60028 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care physician (PCP) as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the re...
    • 52629 Views
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    What Is Diabetes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 26, 2024
    Diabetes is taking a serious toll on our nation. About 38 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening disease — and the numbers keep growing. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to c.....
    • 10651 Views
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