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Blogs: Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

BCBSIL Connect Team

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade....
- October 29, 2025
Blogs: How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

BCBSIL Connect Team

There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may s...
- October 29, 2025
Tu Salud: Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

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El comienzo de un nuevo año parece el momento adecuado para fijarse metas. Incluso podemos hacer listas de cosas que nos gustaría cambiar. Nuestras listas suelen incluir metas como “comer sano” y “hacer más eje...
- October 28, 2025
Blogs: How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

BCBSIL Connect Team

The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
- October 28, 2025
Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...
- October 27, 2025
Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

BCBSIL Connect Team

The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
- October 27, 2025
Blogs: Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

BCBSIL Connect Team

Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases. A colorful diet equals a ...
- October 27, 2025
Tu Cobertura: Información sobre la cobertura PPO

EquipoConnect

Puede ser complicado entender todas las opciones que ofrecen los seguros médicos, especialmente saber qué cobertura médica es la más adecuada para tus necesidades y presupuesto. Muchos estadounidenses obtienen un seguro m&...
- October 24, 2025
Blogs: What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team

You now have more choices than ever when it comes to health insurance plans. Whether you buy directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compa...
- October 24, 2025
Blogs: Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSIL Connect Team

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
- October 23, 2025

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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Cuatro hispanos pioneros en la medicina que mejoraron nuestras vidas

EquipoConnect August 8, 2025

Fueron pioneros, tomadores de riesgos y médicos dedicados decididos a aportar algo mejor al mundo, algo que transcendía más allá de sus atributos personales. Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al ...
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Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

BCBSIL Connect Team August 7, 2025

Life happens. Things change. Some changes may affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can sign up for a health insurance pl...
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Shingles: The Sleeping Virus

BCBSIL Connect Team August 6, 2025

You may have heard shingles is a painful rash that is more common among older adults. What you may not know is what causes it, how many people suffer with it and how you can protect yourself. An estimated 1 million Americans will have a bout with...
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Cómo lidiar con el duelo y la pérdida: Sana tu cuerpo y tu mente

EquipoConnect August 5, 2025

Perder a alguien que amas es uno de los eventos más estresantes de la vida. Después de una pérdida, puedes experimentar una gran variedad de sentimientos. Si bien estas emociones son parte del duelo y una reacción natural ...
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El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

EquipoConnect August 4, 2025

Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
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Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

EquipoConnect August 1, 2025

Sabemos que la terminología sobre la atención médica puede causar confusión. Un término que seguramente encontrarás es el de "gasto máximo de bolsillo". ¿Qué significa esto? ¿C&oac...
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Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team July 30, 2025

If you have diabetes, even your mouth is affected. Regular dental care and managing your blood sugar level go hand in hand to keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar Levels Gum disease — also called periodontal diseas....
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Espera, ¿eso también es azúcar?

EquipoConnect July 29, 2025

Si estás intentando controlar tu peso, es probable que te hayas dado el gusto de consumir algún dulce con un sustituto del azúcar. Parece ser una buena manera de disfrutar de un capricho sin todas las calorías, ¿cie...
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Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it early, when it is...
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How Talking About Suicide Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

Talking about suicide is an effective way to help prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . This national network of local crisis centers wants everyone t...
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Combate la gripe: vacúnate

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

Muchas personas no saben que pueden contraer influenza, la enfermedad respiratoria que a menudo llamamos "gripe", en cualquier época del año. Los virus de la gripe suelen alcanzar su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero . ...
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Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
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Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

Todos conocemos el viejo dicho “Más vale prevenir que curar”, lo que simplemente significa que es mejor detectar los problemas de salud a tiempo. Muchos servicios preventivos incluidos en tu cobertura médica ayudan a lograr...
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