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  • Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

    Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t...
    • August 1, 2023
  • Avoiding Vision Loss from Diabetes

    Blogs: Avoiding Vision Loss from Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    For older adults with diabetes, vision loss can be a serious worry. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to blurry vision, even to blindness. Fortunately, with timely treatment, careful control of blood sugar and regular follow-ups, the risk for vision ...
    • July 25, 2023
  • Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    Blogs: Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescripti...
    • July 17, 2023
  • Ayuda a detener el acoso

    Tu Salud: Ayuda a detener el acoso

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
    • June 30, 2023
  • Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
    • June 23, 2023
  • Help Your Skin Help You

    Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
    • June 23, 2023
  • Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference b...
    • May 23, 2023
  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show he...
    • May 18, 2023
  • 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe...
    • May 10, 2023
  • Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    Blogs: Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you...
    • April 25, 2023
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    Aclaremos las cosas: La verdad sobre los cigarrillos electrónicos, el vapeo y el tabaquismo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 9, 2025
    Muchas personas, en su mayoría adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, creen que usar cigarrillos electrónicos les hará lucir más distinguidos. También suelen pensar que son una opción más saludable que...
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    Las mujeres pueden reducir el riesgo de padecer cáncer

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 8, 2025
    Cuidarte a ti misma para reducir las probabilidades de padecer cáncer es un gran objetivo de salud. Pero, ¿exactamente cómo puedes lograrlo? La atención médica preventiva, incluidos los exámenes preventivos, ...
    • 686 Views
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    What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team September 3, 2025
    Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. You are more likely to have it if you are overweight or don’t get enough exercise. About one out of every three adults in the U.S. have it. &ldquo....
    • 7270 Views
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    How Bystanders Can Help Stop Bullying

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team September 2, 2025
    Bystanders can play a key role in stopping bullying — both in school and online. Help your kids learn what it means to stand up for someone who is bullied. Sadly, bullying among kids and teens is still very common in the U.S. About 20% of all s....
    • 9228 Views
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    El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 26, 2025
    La salud mental involucra muchas partes de la vida diaria. Afecta los pensamientos y las emociones, y cómo controlas el estrés, te relacionas con otros y tomas decisiones. La salud general incluye los pensamientos y las emociones. No es...
    • 5073 Views
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    The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025
    Your mental health touches so many parts of your daily life. It affects how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Your thoughts and feelings affect how healthy you are. It isn’t surprising that having a mental .....
    • 15277 Views
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    Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025
    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...
    • 16298 Views
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    Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025
    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...
    • 19143 Views
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    Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025
    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...
    • 37152 Views
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    Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025
    Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need some...
    • 26901 Views
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    Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2025
    If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
    • 62044 Views
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    Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2025
    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...
    • 48100 Views
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    Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 25, 2025
    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...
    • 5889 Views
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    Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 21, 2025
    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...
    • 4174 Views
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    What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 21, 2025
    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...
    • 22848 Views
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