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Blogs: 6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

BCBSIL Connect Team

We’re guessing the turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed at this year's holiday dinner table. The holidays are notoriously tied to overeating. It’s understandable. With heaps of delicious, calorie-laden foods at your f...
- November 18, 2024
Blogs: 8 Ways to Manage Your Holiday Eating

BCBSIL Connect Team

The holidays don’t have to be the season of overeating. There are ways to indulge without overdoing it. When you map out options ahead of time, you can make better choices in the moment. It’s a smart way to head into the eating danger zon...
- November 18, 2024
Blogs: Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

BCBSIL Connect Team

Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Hea...
- November 15, 2024
Blogs: Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

BCBSIL Connect Team

Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. When breast cancer is fou...
- November 14, 2024
Blogs: Earn Rewards for Healthy Actions

BCBSIL Connect Team

Blue Cross Medicare AdvantageSM members can earn up to $100 in gift cards for Healthy Actions.* Whether it’s scheduling your annual wellness visit or getting your flu shot, now you can earn rewards while taking care of your health. Here are Hea...
- November 14, 2024
Tu Cobertura: ¿En qué consisten las mamografías 3D?

EquipoConnect

Las mujeres tienen opciones para hacerse exámenes de detección de cáncer de mama. La mejor práctica recomendada para la detección temprana es hacerse una mamografía tradicional cada uno o dos añ...
- November 13, 2024
Blogs: Can I Be Chill About the Chills?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Picture this: Your body starts to ache. Your skin breaks out in goosebumps and you shiver even though you're dressed warmly and the room isn’t cold. What’s going on? It sounds like you have the chills and maybe even a fever. We’ve a...
- November 13, 2024
Blogs: Help for Stressed-Out Parents

BCBSIL Connect Team

Parenting is rewarding, but it’s stressful, too. Guiding the growth and development of another human being from birth to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart. Eons ago, it was a daily struggle for our ancestors to simply keep their offs...
- November 12, 2024
Blogs: The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

BCBSIL Connect Team

Diabetes is one of the biggest health threats facing our nation. More than 38 million adults in the United States have the disease. Fueled by obesity, it’s life-threatening and the leading cause of kidney failure in adults. Yet, for American In...
- November 8, 2024
Tu Salud: Cambios en la memoria: ¿Sabes cuándo es necesario buscar ayuda?

EquipoConnect

¿Se te olvidó el nombre de tu nuevo amigo, la cita para cortarte el pelo o no recuerdas dónde dejaste las llaves del auto? Esto puede suceder y, probablemente, no sea una señal de que tienes un problema de salud grave. Sin...
- November 7, 2024

Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025

It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc.....
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8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

BCBSIL Connect Team June 12, 2025

Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
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Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

BCBSIL Connect Team June 6, 2025

What if you could do one thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit should be packed with good health...
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Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team June 2, 2025

If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
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A Parent’s Nightmare: When Young Kids Can’t Sleep and How to Help Them

BCBSIL Connect Team May 29, 2025

At the end of a long, hard day, nothing looks more inviting than a soft bed and fluffy pillow to drift off to sleep on. Until your kid wanders in and tells you he can’t sleep. Sleep is vital for kids’ growing bodies and developing minds. ...
- 8011 Views
Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

EquipoConnect May 28, 2025

Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
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Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

BCBSIL Connect Team May 28, 2025

Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
- 34908 Views
Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

BCBSIL Connect Team May 27, 2025

Having a baby is life-changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital ...
- 44412 Views
¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

EquipoConnect May 14, 2025

¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de ...
- 727 Views
Cómo cuidarte de los problemas médicos más comunes de los pies

EquipoConnect May 9, 2025

Existen muchos problemas médicos en los pies, algunos graves y otros fáciles de tratar en casa. Lo primordial es ocuparte de ellos antes de que empeoren. A continuación, presentamos algunos de los problemas médicos m&aacut...
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Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

EquipoConnect May 8, 2025

Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médi...
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Relación entre la nutrición y la salud mental

EquipoConnect May 8, 2025

Probablemente hayas escuchado el dicho un millón de veces — "Eres lo que comes". Entonces, puede ser que hayas probado los alimentos que se dice que bajan la presión sanguínea, fortalecen los huesos o queman la grasa abdom...
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Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

BCBSIL Connect Team May 7, 2025

We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet ric...
- 7044 Views
Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a “Check Engine” Light for Your Heart

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. One reason for that is many people aren’t aware they’re at risk until they have a heart attack. But some men have an early warning sign that they shouldn&rsqu...
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Inflammaging: 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation as You Age

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025

When it comes to our long-term health, it’s important to know about inflammation and its effects. As we age, all of us develop some inflammation. The key to healthier aging is to be aware of it and keep it under control. Short-term inflammation....
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