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  • Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

    Blogs: Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and ins...
    • August 26, 2025
  • Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    Blogs: Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you&rsqu...
    • August 26, 2025
  • Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

    Blogs: Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think using e-cigs will make them look more stylish. They also often think they are a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all u...
    • August 26, 2025
  • Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

    Blogs: Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral...
    • August 26, 2025
  • Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    Blogs: Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Lea...
    • August 25, 2025
  • Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

    Seguro Para Ti: Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
    • August 25, 2025
  • Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    Blogs: Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan. 31...
    • August 25, 2025
  • Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    Tu Salud: Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
    • August 21, 2025
  • What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    Blogs: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
    • August 21, 2025
  • Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Blogs: Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good denta...
    • August 20, 2025
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    Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 8, 2025
    Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médi...
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    Relación entre la nutrición y la salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 8, 2025
    Probablemente hayas escuchado el dicho un millón de veces — "Eres lo que comes". Entonces, puede ser que hayas probado los alimentos que se dice que bajan la presión sanguínea, fortalecen los huesos o queman la grasa abdom...
    • 5098 Views
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    Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 7, 2025
    We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet ric...
    • 7308 Views
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    Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a “Check Engine” Light for Your Heart

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. One reason for that is many people aren’t aware they’re at risk until they have a heart attack. But some men have an early warning sign that they shouldn&rsqu...
    • 11615 Views
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    Inflammaging: 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation as You Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    When it comes to our long-term health, it’s important to know about inflammation and its effects. As we age, all of us develop some inflammation. The key to healthier aging is to be aware of it and keep it under control. Short-term inflammation....
    • 24291 Views
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    Prediabetes: Un llamado de atención

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 30, 2025
    Más de un tercio de los adultos estadounidenses tiene un alto nivel de azúcar en la sangre o prediabetes, y las tasas están en aumento. Padecer prediabetes aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades card&iacut...
    • 2519 Views
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    Información detallada sobre la diabetes tipo 1

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 28, 2025
    Existen dos tipos de diabetes: tipo 1 y tipo 2. Si no se controlan ni se tratan, ambas pueden causar daños a los vasos sanguíneos, los nervios y los órganos del cuerpo, y así provocar problemas de salud graves. La diabetes...
    • 2617 Views
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
    • 30780 Views
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
    • 3719 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
    • 23017 Views
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 6152 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
    • 4068 Views
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
    • 1249 Views
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 16971 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 3306 Views
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