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Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSIL Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023
Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

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Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

BCBSIL Connect Team

The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lyc...
- August 15, 2023
Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

BCBSIL Connect Team

Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging has a handy Workout to Go booklet that you can download. You'll find e...
- August 4, 2023
Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

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
Blogs: How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
- August 1, 2023
Tu Salud: ¿Cómo el estrés afecta el cuerpo?

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Si te sientes estresado, no eres el único. Los motivos que provocan estrés varían por persona. Mientras que algunas personas hablan abiertamente de este tema, otros, no. Sin embargo, todos tenemos algo en común: cuando es...
- August 1, 2023
Blogs: Avoiding Vision Loss from Diabetes

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
Blogs: Medicare and Planning for Your Family

BCBSIL Connect Team

Do you plan on clocking out when you turn 65? Sailing to exotic shores? Launching your own business or just kicking back in an easy chair? It’s time to think about your Medicare options. And if you have others covered by your plan, you&rs...
- July 24, 2023
Blogs: Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

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

Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

Excluyendo los cánceres de piel, el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en los Estados Unidos. Es la cuarta causa de muerte relacionada con el cáncer en los Estados Unidos según la...
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Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

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

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...
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Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

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...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

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...
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

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...
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Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

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...
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Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

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...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

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...
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Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

BCBSIL Connect Team August 20, 2025

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....
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Teen Health Includes Healthy Teeth

BCBSIL Connect Team August 19, 2025

Teens throw a whole set of unique challenges every parent’s way. A lot of focus for teens is on the physical and emotional changes they are experiencing. For their overall health though, it’s also important to keep good dental health in m...
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Bipolar Disorder Explained

BCBSIL Connect Team August 11, 2025

About 6 million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the U.S. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Not All BD Is the Same There are actually four types of BD. With&n...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

EquipoConnect August 8, 2025

Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
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Four Hispanic Medical Pioneers Who Made Our Lives Better

BCBSIL Connect Team August 8, 2025

They were pioneers, risk takers and dedicated physicians determined to contribute something to the world that was greater than themselves. During Hispanic Heritage month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we celebrate the lives and legacies...
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