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Tu Salud: Las mujeres pueden reducir el riesgo de padecer cáncer

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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, ...
- September 8, 2025
Blogs: What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- September 3, 2025
Blogs: How Bystanders Can Help Stop Bullying

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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...
- September 2, 2025
Blogs: What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health i...
- August 28, 2025
Tu Salud: El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

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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...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Need Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy? You’re Covered

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It’s normal to be anxious if you find out you need to have a mastectomy. A mastectomy is the removal of one or both breasts. This procedure is most often performed to treat breast cancer. If you are facing this surgery, take some comfort ...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

BCBSIL Connect Team

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 ...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

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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
Blogs: Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

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
Blogs: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

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Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav...
- August 26, 2025

Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain

BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2025

You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting somet....
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¿Conoces las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral?

EquipoConnect December 9, 2025

El derrame cerebral es una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad a largo plazo en Estados Unidos. Conocer las primeras señales de un derrame cerebral puede salvar vidas. Por cada minuto que un derrame cerebral continúa, mue...
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Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
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Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

EquipoConnect December 3, 2025

Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
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¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

EquipoConnect December 3, 2025

Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. Es importante realizarse ...
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Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
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Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
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What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

BCBSIL Connect Team November 24, 2025

Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
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¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

EquipoConnect November 21, 2025

Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) para 2026, comienza una reacción en cadena.* Hemos trabajado arduamente durante varios meses preparando una experiencia personalizada. Informaci&...
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Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

BCBSIL Connect Team November 18, 2025

Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision : Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSIL Connect Team November 14, 2025

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
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Thinking About Changing Your Health Plan Coverage for 2026?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 13, 2025

Life is unpredictable, your health care shouldn’t be. If you’ve lost coverage, it’s important to stay insured. We can help you find the right plan for your family. Here’s what to consider during Open Enrollment. Provider Netwo...
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