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  • When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    Blogs: When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • April 5, 2024
  • Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment

    Blogs: Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you...
    • April 5, 2024
  • Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
    • April 4, 2024
  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always...
    • April 4, 2024
  • Manage Your Stress with Our Self-Management Programs

    Blogs: Manage Your Stress with Our Self-Management Programs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Stress can happen to anyone. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Problems with a loved one or friend. Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body of...
    • March 26, 2024
  • How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    Blogs: How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke your...
    • March 25, 2024
  • ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
    • March 25, 2024
  • You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    Blogs: You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    Tu Salud: Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    Blogs: Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
    • March 22, 2024
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    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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    Cuatro hispanos pioneros en la medicina que mejoraron nuestras vidas

    EquipoConnect
    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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    Four Hispanic Medical Pioneers Who Made Our Lives Better

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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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    Planificar el regreso a clases: Las consultas médicas de tu hijo deben ser prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 8, 2025
    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...
    • 4782 Views
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    Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 15422 Views
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    Shingles: The Sleeping Virus

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 11069 Views
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    Cómo lidiar con el duelo y la pérdida: Sana tu cuerpo y tu mente

    EquipoConnect
    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 ...
    • 906 Views
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 5944 Views
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    Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 1907 Views
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    Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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....
    • 14264 Views
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    Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 42604 Views
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    How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 36438 Views
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    Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    EquipoConnect
    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
    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...
    • 3919 Views
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    Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    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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