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Blogs: Diabetes and the Effects on the Body

BCBSIL Connect Team

Diabetes is all about blood sugar and insulin. When blood sugar levels get out of control, it opens the door to serious diseases and organ damage in your body. Here’s how. After a meal, your body breaks down food and drink into proteins, ...
- June 2, 2023
Blogs: Calories in Versus Calories Out: The Crux of Weight Loss

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Knowing how many calories you’re eating versus how many you’re burning often seems like a mystery. Feeling like you’re in the dark is one reason it can be hard to maintain a healthy body weight. If we don’t understand it, how...
- June 1, 2023
Blogs: Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team

Picnics, pool parties and backyard barbeques make summer fun. Naturally, good food is sure to be a big part of the fun-in-the-sun festivities. But before you get your grill on, remember this important bit of info. Hot temps boost the risk for food-bo...
- May 26, 2023
Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

BCBSIL Connect Team

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSIL Connect Team

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference b...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Dishing on Digital Eyestrain

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most Americans get about seven hours of sleep each night. So what are we doing with the other 17 hours a day? For many of us, a lot of those hours are spent looking at a screen – and not just computer screens at work. The growing use of smartph...
- May 22, 2023
Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSIL Connect Team

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show he...
- May 18, 2023
Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSIL Connect Team

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe...
- May 10, 2023
Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSIL Connect Team

RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air qualit...
- May 1, 2023
Blogs: Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor ...
- April 30, 2023

El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

EquipoConnect July 2, 2022

Casi 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses tiene colesterol alto, que puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar enfermedades cardíacas. De hecho, las personas con colesterol total alto tienen aproximadamente el doble de riesgo de ...
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Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSIL Connect Team June 27, 2022

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

EquipoConnect June 24, 2022

Uno de cada 5 adultos en Estados Unidos tiene algún problema de salud mental. Probablemente, conoces personas que sufren depresión o ansiedad. Algunas personas tienen ambas enfermedades. Son diferentes problemas de salud, pero comparte...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSIL Connect Team June 21, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

EquipoConnect June 2, 2022

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. Puede ser que los ojos no siempre sean lo primero en lo que p...
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El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

EquipoConnect June 1, 2022

Antes de salir a preparar la comida para el BBQ, disfrutar de un día en la playa, o pasar la tarde en la piscina, es importante aplicar protector de sol para evitar los daños causados por los rayos UV del sol. ¿Pero cu&aacu...
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¿El asma se cura?

EquipoConnect May 30, 2022

Conforme crecemos podemos dejar atrás los zapatos y la ropa que ya no nos quedan. ¿Pero, es posible deshacernos del asma para siempre también? Desafortunadamente, la idea de que uno puede dejar de tener asma una vez q...
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¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

EquipoConnect May 25, 2022

¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social es un ...
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Salud del hombre: Actúa ahora para prosperar a cualquier edad

EquipoConnect May 15, 2022

No puedes detener el tiempo, pero puedes mantenerte saludable a medida que envejeces si haces algunos cambios. Vale la pena el esfuerzo para vivir una vida plena mientras envejeces. Controla lo que puedes El envejecimiento saludable depende de muchos...
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La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

EquipoConnect April 27, 2022

Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
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Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSIL Connect Team April 22, 2022

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it&...
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Men’s Health: Take Action Now to Thrive at Every Age

BCBSIL Connect Team April 22, 2022

You may not be able to stop time from marching on. But by making a few changes, you can stay healthy as you age. Being able to live the life you want as you get older is worth the effort. Control What You Can Many things influence healthy aging....
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La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

EquipoConnect April 22, 2022

Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
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