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  • Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

    Blogs: Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you have high cholesterol, there are ways you can lower it. When you do, you help reduce your risks for heart problems. You also boost your chances for living a longer, healthier life. What’s the first step? Work closely with your doctor. T...
    • January 10, 2024
  • Supporting a Loved One with Cancer

    Blogs: Supporting a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    “I have cancer.” They are three words you never want to hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that a loved one has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have a ton of questions you want to ask...
    • January 8, 2024
  • Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

    Tu Salud: Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Read in EnglishA veces usamos el invierno como excusa para dejar de lado los hábitos saludables. Comemos más alimentos no saludables, nos movemos menos y pasamos más tiempo frente a las pantallas. Y, esos malos hábitos pueden continuar incluso después de que el clima se vuelve cálido.

    Por eso es mejor hacer un plan para cuidar la salud en cualquier época del año e involucrar a toda la familia…

    • January 4, 2024
  • Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    Blogs: Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
    • January 2, 2024
  • Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    Medicare Español: Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Controlar la diabetes puede parecer un trabajo de tiempo completo. Hay tantas cosas que pueden hacer que tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre suban y bajen. Mantenerte al día con todo, requiere tu atención a todas horas del d&iacut...
    • December 18, 2023
  • What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    Blogs: What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do so for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more...
    • December 13, 2023
  • Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    Blogs: Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr...
    • December 5, 2023
  • How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

    Blogs: How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Just about everyone knows eating fiber is the key to keeping you, um…regular. That's just one benefit of the food voted “Most Likely to Make a Middle Schooler Snicker.” It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also mak...
    • December 1, 2023
  • How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    Blogs: How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do...
    • November 30, 2023
  • Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Blogs: Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e...
    • November 17, 2023
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    Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2024
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
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    ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
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    10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
    • 436 Views
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    Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
    • 2841 Views
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    Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
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    La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
    • 290 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 2596 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
    • 81823 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
    • 77155 Views
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    End Your Energy Slump

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
    • 31124 Views
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    Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days....
    • 5352 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 59891 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care physician (PCP) as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the re...
    • 52510 Views
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    What Is Diabetes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team November 26, 2024
    Diabetes is taking a serious toll on our nation. About 38 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening disease — and the numbers keep growing. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to c.....
    • 10579 Views
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    Alimenta tu cerebro: ¿Qué alimentos promueven la salud mental?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 22, 2024
    Si prestas atención, tu cuerpo te hará saber si lo que comes es bueno o malo. Es posible que te sientas lleno de energía después de haber ingerido un alimento saludable, o revitalizado después de tomar un vaso lleno...
    • 582 Views
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