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Blogs:
What Is a Chronic Disease?
BCBSIL Connect Team
At some point, you’ll probably need to see a doctor about something. You may have a sore throat, a broken arm or a kid with a high fever. No matter why you need a doctor, it’s important to understand common medical terms. Ideally, you&rsq...
April 10, 2024
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Where You Live Matters to Your Health
BCBSIL Connect Team
Does it matter how close you live to a grocery store? Can it affect how long you’ll live? What if you don’t have a way to get there? Sometimes it’s more than illness or injury that takes a toll on your health. Imagine this: It&rsquo...
April 9, 2024
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Staying In-Network Is Important
BCBSIL Connect Team
You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, ...
April 8, 2024
Tu Salud:
¿Por qué es importante hacerse la prueba de cáncer de colon?
EquipoConnect
No desestimes los beneficios de la prevención. Hay muchas razones por las cuales deberías considerar realizarte tus exámenes de rutina. Una de esas razones es el riesgo de tener cáncer de colon, especialmente si eres mayo...
April 8, 2024
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Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes
BCBSIL Connect Team
Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
April 5, 2024
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When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason
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...
April 5, 2024
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Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment
BCBSIL Connect Team
A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you...
April 5, 2024
Blogs:
Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You
BCBSIL Connect Team
Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you don’t feel heard. Or you just think i...
April 4, 2024
Blogs:
Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog
BCBSIL Connect Team
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 simp...
April 4, 2024
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In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices
BCBSIL Connect Team
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 ...
April 4, 2024
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 15, 2024
Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravi...
7228 Views
Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas
EquipoConnect
May 14, 2024
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...
1400 Views
Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 13, 2024
One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for...
4668 Views
Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
1923 Views
Cuida tu piel bajo el sol de verano
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
En mi niñez, muchas nunca usaron protector solar. No fue algo con lo que me educaron, en especial, porque era normal que la piel de mi papá se oscureciera un poco después de sus partidos de fútbol en el intenso ...
2531 Views
Care for Your Skin in the Summer Sun
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 9, 2024
Growing up, many of us skipped sunscreen. Decades ago, we weren't as savvy about the sun's dangers. It was normal for my dad to turn a darker shade of brown after playing soccer games in the intense summer heat. I followed suit. I also tanned nicely...
9753 Views
Mantente seguro en el verano
EquipoConnect
May 8, 2024
Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
1978 Views
Alimentación consciente para diabéticos
EquipoConnect
May 6, 2024
Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
40 Views
Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. A healthy pregnancy starts before you’re even pregnant. You might need mental health support if you face issues getting...
3035 Views
Una explicación de tus beneficios
EquipoConnect
May 3, 2024
Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicació...
5461 Views
Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women....
27195 Views
Compare Health Care Costs
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
84506 Views
Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. O...
9761 Views
5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación
EquipoConnect
May 1, 2024
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...
1677 Views
4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 30, 2024
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, says the Nati....
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