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  • Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    Tu Salud: Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina.  ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
    • June 28, 2023
  • Tips for Staying Healthy During Wildfire Season

    Blogs: Tips for Staying Healthy During Wildfire Season

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    A dry summer and heavy winds are making this another year of widespread wildfires. Wildfires can do a lot of damage, including to your health. And people with certain health conditions could experience more serious health threats. Wildfires can threa...
    • June 26, 2023
  • Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

    Blogs: Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the 2022-2023 flu season show a higher number of cases and deaths than the previous few flu seasons. During the pandemic, flu cases were down due to the steps taken to p...
    • June 23, 2023
  • Save Money with New Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    Blogs: Save Money with New Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    MedsYourWayTM is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with a new drug discount card benefit program. MedsYo...
    • June 23, 2023
  • Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
    • June 23, 2023
  • Help Your Skin Help You

    Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
    • June 23, 2023
  • What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

    Blogs: What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You probably do your best to stay in shape. Maybe a burst of new motivation inspired you to ramp things up a bit — even add another activity to your regular workout routine. In your enthusiasm, maybe you charged full speed ahead instead of star...
    • June 22, 2023
  • Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

    Blogs: Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside look...
    • June 21, 2023
  • Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

    Blogs: Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. With gum disease, inflammation not only puts the mouth at risk, but can be a danger to the heart. Links have also ...
    • June 21, 2023
  • Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

    Blogs: Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, may sound like a super-secret plan in a spy movie. It’s actually more dangerous. The syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. “Metabolic" refers to...
    • June 16, 2023
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    Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

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    EquipoConnect August 30, 2022
    La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
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    Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO - Guía de consejos rápidos

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    EquipoConnect August 26, 2022
    Millones de personas tienen un plan de salud HMO. Sin embargo, muchos de ellos todavía están un poco confusos acerca de lo que eso realmente significa. HMO son las siglas en inglés que significan Organización para el Mante...
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    Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2022
    This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information....
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    Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 22, 2022
    Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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    Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2022
    Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: Los abrazos no solo causan ese sentido de bienestar cálido y estremecedor, ¡también pueden ser buenos para tu salud! Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien por tan solo 10 segundos aumenta las hormonas que te...
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    7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 2, 2022
    No es difícil pensar en una razón para saltarte un entrenamiento. Muchos de nosotros lo hacemos. La palabra "O" es una gran excusa. "Estoy ocupado". Sí, cuando nos encontramos cortos de tiempo, el ejercicio muchas veces deja de s...
    • 2507 Views
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    Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2022
    La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
    • 2123 Views
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    Improve Your Work-Life Balance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 29, 2022
    Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
    • 11007 Views
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    Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 27, 2022
    There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
    • 15521 Views
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    One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 27, 2022
    It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other o...
    • 18629 Views
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2022
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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    Planificar el regreso a clases: Las consultas médicas de tu hijo deben ser prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 25, 2022
    Para regresar a clases sin complicaciones, la preparación es clave. Es recomendable que tengas los materiales de la escuela antes de que las clases comiencen. Y también, asegurarte de que los niños tengan ropa y zapatos de la esc...
    • 3646 Views
  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 20, 2022
    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
    • 2682 Views
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    ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2022
    Todos sabemos que los hábitos de alimentación saludables son vitales para una buena salud. Sin embargo, muchos de nosotros todavía comemos demasiado de lo que no es bueno para nosotros y muy poco de lo que es bueno. Si deseas viv...
    • 1933 Views
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    El costo de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 5, 2022
    Entender cómo funciona un seguro médico puede ser confuso. Por eso, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois desea empoderar a sus asegurados con información, para que entiendan cómo funcionan los seguros médicos y pu...
    • 2315 Views
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