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  • Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    Tu Salud: Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Muchas personas no saben que pueden contraer influenza, la enfermedad respiratoria que a menudo llamamos "gripe", en cualquier época del año. Los virus de la gripe suelen alcanzar su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero. ...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Choosing Dental Insurance

    Blogs: Choosing Dental Insurance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Regular medical and dental care are important for your total health. That...
    • July 30, 2026
  • 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Function and Fitness

    Blogs: 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Function and Fitness

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Many people a...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

    Blogs: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc...
    • July 30, 2026
  • ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar en los medicamentos recetados es asegurarte de que entiendas cómo funcionan los beneficios de tu cobertura médica. Un buen primer pas...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    Blogs: Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    Blogs: Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February.  But cases of flu usually start to increas...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    Blogs: Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
    • July 30, 2026
  • What Is Heart Disease?

    Blogs: What Is Heart Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one out of every three Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning sign...
    • July 29, 2026
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    La salud de tu hijo adolescente también incluye dientes saludables

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 9, 2026
    Los adolescentes presentan una serie de desafíos únicos para cualquier padre o madre. Gran parte de la atención durante esta etapa se centra en los cambios físicos y emocionales que están experimentando. Sin embargo...
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    Skin Cancer Facts: 3 Things Everyone Should Know

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 8, 2026
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
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    Back Pain Relief: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting somet....
    • 35276 Views
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    Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 8, 2026
    Las personas con diabetes pueden llegar a sufrir problemas de la vista que llevan a la pérdida de la vista o a la ceguera. Y la enfermedad ocular diabética a menudo no presenta síntomas tempranos. Es por eso que un examen anual d...
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    Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the....
    • 44657 Views
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    Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 8, 2026
    Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their vaccines, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the t...
    • 38685 Views
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    Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    Eres una persona saludable. Comes y te ejercitas como se debe. Ni siquiera has tenido una caries. Puede que te sientas invencible y pienses que saltarte un chequeo anual no haría la gran diferencia. Pero no es así. Los exámenes p...
    • 4523 Views
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    ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
    • 10287 Views
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    Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 5, 2026
    Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
    • 5579 Views
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    Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2026
    When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re likely focused on doing all you can to deliver a healthy baby. You probably watch the foods you eat, take your prenatal vitamins and try to get some exercise. So, if you’re healthy, why wo...
    • 7064 Views
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    ¿Qué es el trastorno de ansiedad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 2, 2026
    La vida puede sentirse estresante. Según una encuesta reciente de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría , los adultos en todo EE. UU. han informado un aumento en la ansiedad. Todos lidiamos con muchos factores de estr&eacut...
    • 171 Views
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    Encuentra el médico adecuado para ti

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 2, 2026
    A veces, uno sabe que ha llegado el momento de un cambio, pero ¿qué sucede si ese cambio implica encontrar un nuevo médico de atención médica primaria? Puede ser que te hayas mudado y tu médico actual est&eac...
    • 172 Views
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    Si el color es rojo, no salgas: reduce la exposición en días con alta contaminación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 1, 2026
    Cuando los niveles de contaminación del aire son altos, una alerta roja avisa al público que existen riesgos para la salud. La mala calidad del aire es perjudicial para todos. Y representa un riesgo aún mayor para las personas co...
    • 251 Views
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    Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 1, 2026
    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...
    • 1508 Views
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