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  • Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

    Tu Salud: Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos,  ...
    • July 23, 2025
  • Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

    Blogs: Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. About 4.9 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma and...
    • July 23, 2025
  • 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...
    • July 22, 2025
  • ¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las m...
    • July 21, 2025
  • Come frutas y verduras para mejorar tu salud y tu estado de ánimo

    Medicare Español: Come frutas y verduras para mejorar tu salud y tu estado de ánimo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Todos sabemos que comer frutas y verduras frescas a menudo es bueno para nuestra salud física. Pero resulta que comerlas en abundancia también puede hacernos más felices. Una investigación de 2022 demostró que las p...
    • July 18, 2025
  • How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    Blogs: How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When you sign up for an HMO, your first step is to pick a Medical Group.  Then you will choose a primary care provider in that group to manage your care. Your PCP will make sure you get the care you need, even when you see anothe...
    • July 18, 2025
  • Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

    Tu Salud: Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando se trata de nuestra salud a largo plazo, es importante saber acerca de la inflamación y sus efectos. A medida que envejecemos, todos desarrollamos cierta inflamación. La clave de un envejecimiento más saludable es ser cons...
    • July 17, 2025
  • La disfunción eréctil puede ser una señal de que debes checar tu corazón

    Tu Salud: La disfunción eréctil puede ser una señal de que debes checar tu corazón

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte para hombres y mujeres en los EE. UU. Una de las razones por la que esto ocurre es que muchas personas no son conscientes de que están en riesgo hasta que sufren un ataque card...
    • July 16, 2025
  • Preventing Decay with Dental Sealants

    Blogs: Preventing Decay with Dental Sealants

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Tooth decay is the most common ongoing childhood disease in the United States. Nearly half of all children between six and eight years old have cavities, which can cause pain and infections. If untreated, cavities can also lead to problems eating, sp...
    • July 15, 2025
  • Ocho datos sorprendentes sobre la artritis

    Tu Salud: Ocho datos sorprendentes sobre la artritis

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La artritis no es una enfermedad nueva. Incluso nuestros ancestros más antiguos experimentaron un gran dolor y rigidez en las articulaciones. La lucha por mantenernos flexibles y móviles puede llegar a ser más difícil a me...
    • July 14, 2025
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    Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    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...
    • 68566 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider 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 regular t...
    • 58563 Views
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    What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 24, 2025
    Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
    • 545 Views
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    ¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 21, 2025
    Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) para 2026, comienza una reacción en cadena.* Hemos trabajado arduamente durante varios meses preparando una experiencia personalizada. Informaci&...
    • 6877 Views
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    Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 18, 2025
    Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision : Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
    • 257 Views
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    Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 14, 2025
    Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
    • 5259 Views
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    What Are Subsidies Based On?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 12, 2025
    Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
    • 1424 Views
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    Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 10, 2025
    Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
    • 3641 Views
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    Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025
    Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care...
    • 80676 Views
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    Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025
    You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
    • 12897 Views
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    Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 7, 2025
    La vida adulta es una etapa emocionante de la vida. Por lo general, la universidad, la carrera profesional y las relaciones románticas empiezan a tomar un lugar primordial. Pero también hay aspectos más rutinarios de la vida adul...
    • 1070 Views
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    Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025
    Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your he....
    • 62540 Views
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    ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 7, 2025
    Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
    • 2826 Views
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    Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 6, 2025
    Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
    • 9813 Views
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