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  • Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    Tu Salud: Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    En las últimas dos décadas, la cantidad de personas que padecen diabetes en EE. UU. aumentó un 20 por ciento. En total, más de 40 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día, y las cifras siguen aumenta...
    • June 1, 2026
  • Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular

    Tu Salud: Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular

    EquipoConnect
    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, ...
    • May 28, 2026
  • Deja de fumar por tu bien

    Tu Salud: Deja de fumar por tu bien

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Una de las mejores decisiones que puedes tomar por tu salud es dejar de fumar o de consumir cualquier producto derivado del tabaco. No es fácil, pero las recompensas hacen que valga la pena. Dejar de fumar a una edad temprana es lo mejor, aunq...
    • May 27, 2026
  • Entérate de esos azúcares ocultos

    Tu Salud: Entérate de esos azúcares ocultos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El azúcar está presente en las frutas, las verduras y otros alimentos que forman parte de una alimentación saludable, como los lácteos y los granos. Sin embargo, también hay azúcares añadidos ocultos e...
    • May 21, 2026
  • How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

    Blogs: How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • May 21, 2026
  • How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

    Blogs: How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • May 21, 2026
  • Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

    Tu Salud: Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    A veces usamos el invierno como excusa para dejar de lado los hábitos saludables. Comemos más alimentos no saludables, nos movemos menos y pasamos más tiempo frente a las pantallas. Y, esos malos hábitos pueden continuar i...
    • May 21, 2026
  • Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

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

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • May 21, 2026
  • Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    Blogs: Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
    • May 21, 2026
  • Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

    Tu Salud: Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Ayudar a los niños a mantenerse activos y a consumir alimentos saludables no es una tarea fácil, pero es importante. Esto se debe a que tener sobrepeso a temprana edad suele llevar a los niños a padecer futuros problemas de salu...
    • May 21, 2026
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    Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 8, 2026
    ¿Sabría qué hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? ¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesitaría? ¿Quién podría ayudarle? No saber qu...
    • 5569 Views
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    Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
    • 6315 Views
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    Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 6, 2026
    Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
    • 13218 Views
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    Una explicación de tus beneficios

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    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 Explicaci&oacute...
    • 8987 Views
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    The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 3, 2026
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • 27023 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/healthy-gut-healthy-life.jpg

    Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
    • 20564 Views
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    Unlock Savings on Health Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few...
    • 8340 Views
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    Medicamentos con receta o de venta libre: Sigue las instrucciones para evitar riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 2, 2026
    Los medicamentos pueden ayudar a tu salud de muchas maneras. Desde medicamentos de venta libre hasta medicamentos con receta que tratan enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida, la medicina puede tener un impacto positivo importante. Pero solo si...
    • 2792 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/1157.healthy-pregnancy.jpg

    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
    • 90332 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 32881 Views
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    Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor....
    • 21066 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
    • 72885 Views
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    What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
    • 6372 Views
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    Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
    • 41571 Views
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    Cáncer de colon: conoce las señales de advertencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2026
    A nadie le gusta hablar sobre el cáncer de colon. Eso está bien, siempre y cuando tomes medidas para protegerte. Después de todo, el cáncer de colon es la tercera causa principal de muertes por cáncer en los Estados...
    • 4889 Views
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