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  • What is Anxiety Disorder?

    Blogs: What is Anxiety Disorder?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Life can feel stressful. In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association  adults across the U.S. have reported increased feelings of anxiety. We all deal with many life stressors at once. Worries about  health, work, money, ca...
    • May 18, 2026
  • Recordatorios de seguridad para el calor del verano

    Tu Salud: Recordatorios de seguridad para el calor del verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano es importante. Beber mucha agua y usar protector solar no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfrutando del verano. La radiación ultravi...
    • May 13, 2026
  • When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    Blogs: When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak...
    • May 13, 2026
  • Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    Blogs: Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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. Could your child have asthma, a known common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...
    • May 8, 2026
  • Los extractores de leche pueden facilitar la lactancia materna

    Tu Cobertura: Los extractores de leche pueden facilitar la lactancia materna

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Alimentar a tu bebé recién nacido es una parte importante de tu rol como madre o padre. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchas familias, y con razón. La leche materna brinda la nutrición ideal para ...
    • May 7, 2026
  • Un abrazo solo toma 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    Tu Salud: Un abrazo solo toma 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: no solo te dan una sensación cálida y reconfortante de bienestar, también pueden ser buenos para tu salud. Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien durante solo 10 segundos puede aumentar hormonas que te hacen...
    • May 7, 2026
  • Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    Blogs: Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Staying safe during hot summer months is important. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to help keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage your skin....
    • May 5, 2026
  • Quit Smoking for Good

    Blogs: Quit Smoking for Good

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    Blogs: Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

    Tu Salud: Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
    • May 4, 2026
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    Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2026
    It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, babies and you...
    • 11449 Views
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

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    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
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    5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    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...
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2026
    Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
    • 7099 Views
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    ¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2026
    Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
    • 5130 Views
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    Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 13, 2026
    Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
    • 5059 Views
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    What is ADHD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
    • 9499 Views
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    Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • 36201 Views
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with...
    • 79055 Views
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    TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
    • 2832 Views
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    Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities...
    • 57672 Views
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    ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 20450 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
    • 25368 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
    • 12092 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
    • 4420 Views
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