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EquipoConnect
- Apr 10, 2019
- Español
- Tu Salud
¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social...
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Jun 23, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Oh, sugar! Cut Back to Reduce Your Risk for Disease

Sugar is not one of the four food groups, although it often appears in each food group. And a lot of the sugar we consume isn’t in foods that we think of as sweets.
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EquipoConnect
- Apr 3, 2019
- Español
- Tu Salud
Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. La sensación de soledad se puede manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del...
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Feb 11, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

If you have high cholesterol, you probably know that it can increase your risk for heart disease. To help reduce your risk for heart disease and heart attack, you need to look at the big picture.
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Nov 23, 2015
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Living With Diabetes? Learn more about what it means

If you are one of the 21 million people who are living with diabetes, it can be intimidating to try and lead a normal life. Learn more about your disease to keep up with your health.
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Dec 29, 2014
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Who Has a Higher Chance of Diabetes?

Close to 30 million Americans have diabetes and that number is steadily growing. Why are some adults from ethnic minority groups more likely to have Type 2 diabetes than white adults, and how can communities and health care advocates work together...
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Teresa
- Feb 19, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Diabetes Risk Factors Part 2

Important things to know regarding risk factors and Diabetes. Learn about diabetes Risk Factors Part 2
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Teresa
- Feb 12, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Diabetes Risk Factors Part 1

A risk factor is a variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection. Learn more about them here.
- 1173 Views
Teresa
- Feb 5, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Gestational diabetes

It is so important to work with your doctor or health care provider to keep your blood sugars in safe ranges, while pregnant.
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Teresa
- Jan 29, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Type 2 Diabetes

Some groups of people have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Learn more here
- 1673 Views
Teresa
- Jan 22, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Type 1 Diabetes

Learn more about diabetes and the signs and symptoms that come with it
- 1835 Views
Teresa
- Jan 13, 2016
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
What is Diabetes?

Learn more about diabetes and the signs and symptoms that come with it
- 2322 Views
BCBSIL Connect Team
- Mar 27, 2019
- Medicare
- Blogs
How to Prevent a Heart Attack

The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one in the first place. Know about the risks and symptoms of heart disease. Key risk factors for heart disease are: High cholesterol (which can clog arteries) ...
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Mar 26, 2019
- Medicare
- Blogs
Tips for Using Your HMO

There’s a better way to use your HMO. That’s by 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 you...
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BCBSIL Connect Team
- Mar 20, 2019
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. That feeling of being alone happens to people of all ages, even if they are busy and around people often. Studies show relationships are key for mental and physical wellbeing...
- 1495 Views