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Blogs:
Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain
BCBSIL Connect Team
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 some...
April 26, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital
EquipoConnect
Un dispositivo que anteriormente solo se utilizaba para hacer llamadas ahora puede guardar de forma segura algunos de tus datos más importantes. Desde tu teléfono móvil, tienes a la mano fotos de tu familia y amigos, métod...
April 26, 2024
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How to Use Your Digital Member ID Card
BCBSIL Connect Team
A device that was once only used for calling has become a tool that securely holds some of your most important assets. With your mobile phone, you can save photos of family and friends, use your preferred payment methods, even access your health insu...
April 26, 2024
Tu Salud:
Cuando el corazón se acelera, puede ser por la fibrilación auricular
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, ...
April 24, 2024
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Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?
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. We understand. More importantly, we're here to help you. Ask Yourself a Few Questions Is th...
April 23, 2024
Tu Salud:
Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma
EquipoConnect
El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
April 22, 2024
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Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams
BCBSIL Connect Team
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has learned about two types of scam calls targeting some of our members. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the identity of another device or user to steal da...
April 19, 2024
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Living With High Blood Pressure
BCBSIL Connect Team
Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
April 18, 2024
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Can You Outgrow Asthma?
BCBSIL Connect Team
You can outgrow your shoes, your pants — even your teddy bear. Can you outgrow asthma? Unfortunately, the idea you can leave asthma behind when you’re an adult is mostly a myth. When Asthma Won’t Let Go Asthma is t...
April 17, 2024
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The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams
BCBSIL Connect Team
Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
April 15, 2024
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Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 4, 2024
How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The...
6612 Views
In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 4, 2024
Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
6636 Views
Be Prepared for Tornado Season
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 29, 2024
In minutes, violent weather can leave a trail of ruin. It’s important to be ready for tornado season. April through June is tornado season, but tornadoes can happen at any time. The best time to prepare is when you’re not under threat fro...
4042 Views
Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura
EquipoConnect
March 28, 2024
Recibir atención médica para atender tanto una fractura de brazo como un malestar puede salir muy caro si no cuentas con cobertura médica. Con cobertura, no solo estarás protegido en esos casos de emergencia, ...
4402 Views
Be Prepared for Any Emergency
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 27, 2024
You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
3364 Views
What Do We Know About Autism?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that o...
7017 Views
It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
2039 Views
¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?
EquipoConnect
March 25, 2024
La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
743 Views
Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give bir...
41209 Views
You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
11908 Views
Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
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...
14723 Views
Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el....
936 Views
Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
41587 Views
Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
4746 Views
Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
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