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  • Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    Blogs: Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. Could your child have asthma, a known common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...
    • May 8, 2026
  • Los extractores de leche pueden facilitar la lactancia materna

    Tu Cobertura: Los extractores de leche pueden facilitar la lactancia materna

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Alimentar a tu bebé recién nacido es una parte importante de tu rol como madre o padre. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchas familias, y con razón. La leche materna brinda la nutrición ideal para ...
    • May 7, 2026
  • Un abrazo solo toma 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    Tu Salud: Un abrazo solo toma 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: no solo te dan una sensación cálida y reconfortante de bienestar, también pueden ser buenos para tu salud. Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien durante solo 10 segundos puede aumentar hormonas que te hacen...
    • May 7, 2026
  • Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    Blogs: Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Staying safe during hot summer months is important. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to help keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage your skin....
    • May 5, 2026
  • Quit Smoking for Good

    Blogs: Quit Smoking for Good

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    Blogs: Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    Blogs: Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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've had changes in your health or lifestyle....
    • May 4, 2026
  • ¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

    Tu Salud: ¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Tienes un amigo que siempre cancela cuando hacen planes? Tal vez no esté tratando de evitarte. A veces, esto sucede cuando una persona padece ansiedad social. El trastorno de ansiedad social, también conocido como fobia social, ...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    Blogs: Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
    • May 4, 2026
  • Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. And it's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Poor air quality can trigger allergies and asthma attacks for milli...
    • May 4, 2026
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    Aclaremos el tema del examen para prevenir el cáncer de pulmón

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 16, 2025
    Cada cigarrillo que fumas reduce tu esperanza de vida en 11 minutos. Cuando dejas de fumar, te das más tiempo para hacer las cosas que te gustan con las personas que amas y reduces el riesgo de padecer cáncer de pulmón, la princi...
    • 450 Views
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    What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 14, 2025
    What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a type of care aimed at helping your body function and move better. It is also used to help relieve pain. It may be prescribed following an injury, after surgery or to help manage a chronic condition...
    • 34882 Views
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    Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Sugars

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 13, 2025
    Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of a healthy diet, like dairy and grains. But there are also sneaky added sugars in many foods, including some you wouldn’t expect. It’s that added sugar you’...
    • 17509 Views
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    Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 13, 2025
    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body...
    • 40810 Views
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    Three Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 9, 2025
    Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Owners who offer health benefits to their employees enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees...
    • 7488 Views
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    The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 8, 2025
    For centuries, songs and music have been used to tell stories, share culture and history, and create emotional connection. But often overlooked, is the positive impact music can have on our health and overall quality of life. Here is a list of ways...
    • 6662 Views
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    Cómo recibir atención médica en línea con las consultas virtuales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 7, 2025
    ¿Te estás perdiendo de la conveniencia de la telemedicina? El servicio de telemedicina te permite tener consultas médicas virtuales usando tu computadora, teléfono o tableta. Estos tipos de consultas médicas son una...
    • 6789 Views
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    Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 6, 2025
    ¿Las listas de compras nunca terminan? ¿Eres cazaofertas? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) ofrece Blue365®, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero y tiempo en una variedad de necesidades cotidianas y servicios ...
    • 3361 Views
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    Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025
    Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AA.....
    • 62484 Views
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    Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 6, 2025
    Tomar un medicamento genérico no es como comprar un jabón de una marca genérica de una tienda específica. Con el jabón, es posible que notes algunas diferencias. Por ejemplo, puede oler diferente y es posible que te...
    • 6265 Views
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    Do You Have COPD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025
    For those who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every breath can be a struggle. COPD is a serious health condition that narrows airways and makes it hard to breathe. Over time, it can get worse and lead to other serious health issues...
    • 3441 Views
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    Treat Yourself Right: Stay on Top of Your Diabetes Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025
    No one likes to go get health screenings and tests. But if you have diabetes, there are some tests you really need to get done. The tests that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones that can save you from much b....
    • 59753 Views
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    Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 6, 2025
    Hacerte una prueba de detección de cáncer de colon es una forma importante de proteger tu salud. El cáncer de colon es la cuarto causa principal de muerte por cáncer en los Estados Unidos. Pero el cáncer de colon se...
    • 2980 Views
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    El Período de inscripción abierta 2026: elije tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 6, 2025
    El período de inscripción abierta puede resultar confuso. Primas. Deducibles. Coaseguro. Redes. No te preocupes, estamos aquí para ayudarte. Aquí hay tres pasos importantes que te pueden ayudar a prepararte para el periodo...
    • 8197 Views
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    Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025
    The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordabl...
    • 73762 Views
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