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Blogs: Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Adding more whole grains to your diet is an easy way to get more health benefits from the foods you eat. If you picture a slice of dry wheat bread when you hear “whole grains,” don't worry. There are a lot of tasty whole grains waiti...
- October 6, 2023
Blogs: Every Breath You Take

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your home may be warm and cozy, but is it good for your lungs? People tend to take their lungs for granted. We know we can’t live without them, but we don’t spend much time taking care of them. But as outdoor activities give way to indoo...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

BCBSIL Connect Team

You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

BCBSIL Connect Team

Whether it’s getting your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones.
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

BCBSIL Connect Team

Breath is life. Anyone who’s ever had trouble breathing knows how frightening it can be. Sometimes people think breathing issues are part of growing older. A nagging cough or slight wheeze might just be due to a cold, but it could also be a si...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

BCBSIL Connect Team

When it comes to diabetes, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a big payoff. In fact, they may be able to help you prevent the disease or delay its onset. How? Many people don't know they have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood...
- October 2, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSIL Connect Team

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or yo...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 American adults say they’re not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
- September 7, 2023
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023

Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
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Chief Medical Officer Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derek Robinson encourages people with diabetes to work with...
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Chief Medical Officer Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
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Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 16, 2021

Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois' Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derek Robinson advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to...
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Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

BCBSIL Connect Team October 26, 2021

Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
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¿Cómo elegir una cobertura médica?

EquipoConnect September 9, 2021

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con una cobertura médica para particulares. A medida que te prepares para contratar cobertura, puedes recopilar alguna información importante para ayudarte a decidir qu...
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How to Choose Health Care Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team September 9, 2021

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use...
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Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

EquipoConnect August 5, 2021

Hay una forma segura de mantener tu diabetes bajo control: elabora un plan de alimentación y una rutina de ejercicios. Hacer ejercicio puede ayudarte a mantener tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre en el rango deseado. Elegir mejor los al...
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Evitar perder la vista por diabetes

EquipoConnect June 8, 2021

Para los adultos mayores con diabetes , perder la vista es un problema grave. Si la diabetes no se trata, puede provocar problemas de la vista, como ver borroso o, incluso, ceguera. Afortunadamente, la probabilidad de perder l a vista por diabet...
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Puedes proteger tu audición. Aquí te decimos cómo.

EquipoConnect June 1, 2021

¿Crees que eres demasiado joven para preocuparte por la pérdida de audición? No lo eres. Por ejemplo, escuchar música a alto volumen, ir a eventos deportivos o trabajar en un entorno ruidoso pueden dañar tu audici&o...
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Cómo los kits de pruebas para el hogar se ajustan a tu calendario

EquipoConnect May 25, 2021

Hay cosas que te encanta hacer y hay otras que tienes que hacer. Algunas pruebas médicas se incluyen en esta última categoría. Por ejemplo, podrías no estar muy entusiasmado en hacerte una colonoscopía. Pero hay bue...
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You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

BCBSIL Connect Team May 3, 2021

Think you’re too young to worry about hearing loss? You’re not. Things like listening to loud music, going to sporting events or working in a loud setting can harm your hearing. Take steps now to protect your hearing — once it&rsquo...
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Diabetes: Si no puedes prevenirla, podrías demorarla

EquipoConnect December 21, 2020

Hay pequeños cambios que puedes hacer en tu dieta y estilo de vida que podrían rendirte grandes frutos para tratar o prevenir la diabetes. ¿Cómo?
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¡Entra al mundo digital con la aplicación móvil de BCBSIL!

EquipoConnect December 11, 2020

¿Deseas no recibir tanto papelera por correo? Descarga la aplicación móvil de BCBSIL ahorita mismo. Obtén todo el acceso que necesitas. https://espanol.bcbsil.com/mobile Más videos de Health Care One-to-One. Originalmente publicado 12/11/2020;...
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¿Qué es un Flexible Spending Account?

EquipoConnect December 11, 2020

¿Sabes que puedes ahorrar dinero especialmente para gastos médicos? Usando una Cuenta de Gastos Flexibles, puedes ahorrar parte de tu sueldo antes de pagar los impuestos. Infórmate hoy: https://espanol.bcbsil.com/insurance-basics/how-health-insurance...
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