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Blogs: High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSIL Connect Team

Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with fami...
- July 8, 2026
Tu Salud: TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

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El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

BCBSIL Connect Team

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: Get Fit and Save in August

BCBSIL Connect Team

Well onTarget, the Fitness Program and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check your online account information or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you’re looking to stay in shape, or get back i...
- July 6, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

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Antes de salir a una parrillada, pasar un día en la playa o disfrutar una tarde en la piscina, no olvides aplicarte protector solar para proteger tu piel de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta (UV) del sol. Probablemente los hayas visto en l...
- July 1, 2026
Tu Salud: Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

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Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. La protección solar para los ojos quizá no sea ...
- June 30, 2026
Blogs: Is an HMO Plan Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Open enrollment is a good time to take a fresh look at your health plan choices. One option you may see is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plan. HMO plans offer high-value health benefits at the lowest total cost of care compared to othe...
- June 29, 2026
Blogs: Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

BCBSIL Connect Team

We encourage members to make payments by electronic funds transfer and to set up monthly premium payments using Auto Bill Pay electronic funds transfers. When you’re first getting started, using electronic funds transfer helps us process your e...
- June 29, 2026
Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

BCBSIL Connect Team

Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
- June 29, 2026
Blogs: What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
- June 25, 2026

Entérate de esos azúcares ocultos

EquipoConnect May 21, 2026

El azúcar está presente en las frutas, las verduras y otros alimentos que forman parte de una alimentación saludable, como los lácteos y los granos. Sin embargo, también hay azúcares añadidos ocultos e...
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How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people’s lives. There are some benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well. Most people use social media daily. And....
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How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young...
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Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

EquipoConnect May 21, 2026

A veces usamos el invierno como excusa para dejar de lado los hábitos saludables. Comemos más alimentos no saludables, nos movemos menos y pasamos más tiempo frente a las pantallas. Y, esos malos hábitos pueden continuar i...
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Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

BCBSIL Connect Team May 21, 2026

It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
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Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

EquipoConnect May 21, 2026

Ayudar a los niños a mantenerse activos y a consumir alimentos saludables no es una tarea fácil, pero es importante. Esto se debe a que tener sobrepeso a temprana edad suele llevar a los niños a padecer futuros problemas de salu...
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What is Anxiety Disorder?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 18, 2026

Life can feel stressful. In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association adults across the U.S. have reported increased feelings of anxiety. We all deal with many life stressors at once. Worries about health, work, money, ca...
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Recordatorios de seguridad para el calor del verano

EquipoConnect May 13, 2026

Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano es importante. Beber mucha agua y usar protector solar no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfrutando del verano. La radiación ultravi...
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When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

BCBSIL Connect Team May 13, 2026

Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak.....
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Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2026

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...
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Los extractores de leche pueden facilitar la lactancia materna

EquipoConnect May 7, 2026

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 ...
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Un abrazo solo toma 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

EquipoConnect May 7, 2026

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...
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders

BCBSIL Connect Team May 5, 2026

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......
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Quit Smoking for Good

BCBSIL Connect Team May 4, 2026

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...
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Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 4, 2026

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....
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