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Blogs:
Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help
BCBSIL Connect Team
You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
March 22, 2024
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What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved
BCBSIL Connect Team
Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us. ...
March 22, 2024
Blogs:
Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel
BCBSIL Connect Team
Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
March 22, 2024
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Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life
BCBSIL Connect Team
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
March 22, 2024
Tu Salud:
Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano
EquipoConnect
El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado. Veamos los riñ...
March 22, 2024
Tu Salud:
¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?
EquipoConnect
La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
March 22, 2024
Blogs:
Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options
BCBSIL Connect Team
Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co...
March 22, 2024
Blogs:
Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body
BCBSIL Connect Team
The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
March 22, 2024
Tu Salud:
Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero
EquipoConnect
¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
March 22, 2024
Blogs:
Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier
BCBSIL Connect Team
Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth an...
March 21, 2024
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Why Should I Get Tested for Colon Cancer?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 7, 2024
Do you believe in the power of prevention? If you’re 45 years of age or older, one of those reasons is colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. Besides skin cancer, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer for both men an...
13491 Views
What in the World Is Chronic Kidney Disease?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 4, 2024
Your kidneys perform many important functions. Located just below your rib cage, one kidney rests on each side of the spine. Together, they remove waste from the body and balance its fluid levels. They also release hormones that regulate blood...
8593 Views
I-CARE: All Your Shot Records in One Secure Place
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 1, 2024
Did you just enroll your kiddos in a new school or daycare? Is your college junior about to spend a semester studying abroad? Are you about to enlist in the military? Do you have a new primary care doctor you need to bring up to speed on your medical...
49 Views
Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias
EquipoConnect
February 28, 2024
¿Sabría qué hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? ¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesitaría? ¿Quién podría ayudarle? No saber qu...
2722 Views
¿Buscas una forma rápida de ponerte en forma?
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Si quieres dar un giro a tu rutina de ejercicio, tienes muchas opciones. Si quieres aumentar tu nivel de acondicionamiento físico pero no tienes mucho tiempo, un entrenamiento más corto y eficiente puede ser la respuesta. Los Centros pa...
651 Views
Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 27, 2024
If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
65197 Views
Your Hardworking Lungs Need Protecting
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 27, 2024
Your lungs help you breathe. But they do much more. They help you fight infections. They help your other organs work. They do so much for your overall health — and they need your protection. Your lungs are easily harmed. Anything you breathe in...
8093 Views
What Should You Eat Before and After Working Out?
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 27, 2024
What you eat matters when it comes to starting or ending a workout right. It’s like fueling a car. It’s important to have the right foods at the right times. Have a snack or meal one to three hours before you work out. And drink plenty of...
2180 Views
¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Si te sientes triste durante semanas o más tiempo y esto te impide realizar tus actividades normales y cotidianas, podrías estar deprimido. No tienes que normalizar sentirte así. Hay medidas que puedes tomar para ayudarte. &iques...
4686 Views
Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
5069 Views
¿Qué comer antes y después de hacer ejercicio?
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Lo que comes es importante cuando se trata de empezar o terminar bien un entrenamiento. Es como ponerle gasolina a un automóvil. Es importante consumir los alimentos adecuados en los momentos adecuados. Ingiere una comida ligera o regular entr....
636 Views
Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 27, 2024
Can you get exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost a lot...
15244 Views
Cuida tus ojos
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Nuestros ojos son una parte vital de nuestra salud, pero es fácil darlos por sentado. Es importante asegurarte de mantenerlos saludables. Así es como puedes mantener tus ojos sanos y libres de lesiones. Hazte una evaluación inte...
2258 Views
Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help
BCBSIL Connect Team
February 27, 2024
If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi...
32364 Views
Tus pulmones trabajadores necesitan protección
EquipoConnect
February 27, 2024
Tus pulmones te ayudan a respirar. Pero hacen mucho más. Te ayudan a combatir infecciones y a que tus otros órganos funcionen correctamente. Hacen mucho por tu salud en general — y necesitan que los protejas. Tus pulmones son f&aa...
2069 Views
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