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  • The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    Blogs: The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    Notifications: Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you: Find a doctor or hospital R...
    • April 12, 2024
  • What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    Blogs: What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your d...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
    • April 11, 2024
  • Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind.  Taking your medicine as prescribed&nbsp...
    • April 10, 2024
  • What Is a Chronic Disease?

    Blogs: What Is a Chronic Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    At some point, you’ll probably need to see a doctor about something. You may have a sore throat, a broken arm or a kid with a high fever. No matter why you need a doctor, it’s important to understand common medical terms. Ideally, you&rsq...
    • April 10, 2024
  • Where You Live Matters to Your Health

    Blogs: Where You Live Matters to Your Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Does it matter how close you live to a grocery store? Can it affect how long you’ll live? What if you don’t have a way to get there? Sometimes it’s more than illness or injury that takes a toll on your health. Imagine this: It&rsquo...
    • April 9, 2024
  • Staying In-Network Is Important

    Blogs: Staying In-Network Is Important

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, ...
    • April 8, 2024
  • ¿Por qué es importante hacerse la prueba de cáncer de colon?

    Tu Salud: ¿Por qué es importante hacerse la prueba de cáncer de colon?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    No desestimes los beneficios de la prevención. Hay muchas razones por las cuales deberías considerar realizarte tus exámenes de rutina. Una de esas razones es el riesgo de tener cáncer de colon, especialmente si eres mayo...
    • April 8, 2024
  • Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

    Blogs: Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time.  "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
    • April 5, 2024
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    ¿Qué es la enfermedad cardíaca?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 7, 2024
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte tanto para hombres y mujeres en Estados Unidos. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, en inglés), uno de cada quatro estad...
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    What Is Heart Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 7, 2024
    Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one in four Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning signs.....
    • 16557 Views
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    La conexión entre el trastorno bipolar y la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 6, 2024
    Aproximadamente seis millones de adultos, adolescentes y niños padecen de trastorno bipolar (BD, en inglés). Este suele diagnosticarse antes de los 25 años y, una vez que se presenta, la enfermedad no desaparece. Aquellos que pa...
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    Ayuda a potenciar el tratamiento contra el cáncer de mama con las terapias complementarias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Las mujeres que padecen cáncer de mama tienen opciones para recibir tratamiento médico. Si luchas contra el cáncer de mama, tu médico creará un plan de tratamiento que puede incluir alguna intervención quir&...
    • 3812 Views
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    Cómo encontrar maneras de lidiar con situaciones estresantes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    El estrés forma parte de la vida, desde cuestiones que no tienen mucha importancia hasta eventos traumáticos mayores. Ya que las respuestas biológicas del cuerpo ante el estrés pueden dañar tu salud mental y f&iacut...
    • 2405 Views
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    What Exactly Is Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 5, 2024
    In the United States, more than 27 million people have asthma. Nearly 4.5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? With asthma, the lungs and airways can easily become inflamed. They swell and narr...
    • 11144 Views
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    Cosas que debes saber sobre la conmoción cerebral en los niños y el deporte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Todos sabemos que una conmoción cerebral puede ser grave, pero muchos desconocemos sus síntomas. ¿Sabes qué hacer si tu hijo sufre una conmoción cerebral? Los niños pequeños, los adolescentes y los ad...
    • 4652 Views
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    ¿Cansado de tener alergias? Sigue estos pasos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2024
    ¿Las alergias estacionales te están agobiando con estornudos, nariz que gotea, e irritación de ojos y garganta? Puede ser hora de escalar tu tratamiento. Combatir las alergias otoñales Las alergias estacionales siempre es...
    • 2865 Views
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    Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 31, 2024
    Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamento...
    • 10440 Views
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    Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 30, 2024
    Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
    • 2163 Views
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    Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 30, 2024
    Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
    • 2763 Views
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    What Is SPF and Which Sunscreen Should I Use?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 29, 2024
    Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
    • 14058 Views
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    Los extractores de leche pueden ayudar a facilitar la lactancia materna

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 26, 2024
    Alimentar a un bebé recién nacido es una de las cosas más importantes que los padres deben hacer. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchos padres, y por muy buenas razones. La leche materna brinda la nutrici...
    • 2836 Views
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    Six Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About Asthma

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 26, 2024
    When your child has asthma, you and your doctor are part of a team that helps you care for your child. Before you can offer the right kind of care, you need to confirm that your child does, in fact, have asthma. Coughing, wheezing and shortness of...
    • 11275 Views
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    Desmintiendo mitos sobre la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 25, 2024
    Controlar la diabetes tipo 1 o tipo 2 puede ser abrumador. Esto significa hacerte pruebas para medir el nivel de azúcar en la sangre y enfocarte en lo que comes; mantenerte físicamente activo, tener un peso saludable y manejar tu insul...
    • 4428 Views
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