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  • Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    Blogs: Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body. ...
    • August 11, 2023
  • Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    Blogs: Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It doesn’t seem like a crazy aspiration. We spend so much time of our time working, wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy what we do? Who doesn’t want to spend their time doing something interesting, rewarding and personally fulfill...
    • August 10, 2023
  • Buying Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    Blogs: Buying Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You may think, "I never go to the doctor, so I don’t need health insurance." Think again. Health Insurance protects your physical and financial wellbeing. Let’s see what might happen if you have to take your kid to the ER, but don’t...
    • August 9, 2023
  • Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    Blogs: Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you have diabetes, it affects your whole body — even your mouth. Don’t skip regular dental checkups. Along with managing your blood sugar levels, dental care helps you keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar ...
    • August 8, 2023
  • Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

    Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging  has a handy Workout to Go booklet   that you can download. You'll find e...
    • August 4, 2023
  • Get Ready for School with an Asthma Action Plan

    Blogs: Get Ready for School with an Asthma Action Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. Nearly 4.8 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma an...
    • August 3, 2023
  • Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

    Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t...
    • August 1, 2023
  • How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

    Blogs: How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
    • August 1, 2023
  • ¿Cómo el estrés afecta el cuerpo?

    Tu Salud: ¿Cómo el estrés afecta el cuerpo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si te sientes estresado, no eres el único. Los motivos que provocan estrés varían por persona. Mientras que algunas personas hablan abiertamente de este tema, otros, no. Sin embargo, todos tenemos algo en común: cuando es...
    • August 1, 2023
  • Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Blogs: Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby are two of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Along with all the plans and preparations you’re making now, don’t forget to keep up with good dental care.  Good prenatal care includ...
    • July 31, 2023
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 3389 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
    • 16821 Views
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 4792 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 14062 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 2109 Views
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    Ayuda a superar el trastorno por consumo de opioides con la farmacoterapia con apoyo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 27, 2025
    El trastorno por consumo de opioides (OUD, en inglés) es una crisis de salud actual en los Estados Unidos que puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de la raza, el nivel económico o el sexo. Se estima que 6.1 millones de ...
    • 298 Views
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    Su programa de recompensas Blue Points Rewards ahora es mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 25, 2025
    Este artículo está destinado a los asegurados que tienen cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (y no para aquellos con una cobertura a través de un empleador). No todos lo...
    • 33545 Views
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    Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 25, 2025
    There are lots of different foot problems, some serious and some easy to treat at home. The main thing is to take care of them before they get worse. These are some of the most common foot issues and what to do about them. Arthritis What is it: Arthr...
    • 45398 Views
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    La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2025
    ¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
    • 1130 Views
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    Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 18, 2025
    Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ....
    • 7020 Views
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    Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 7, 2025
    En la última década, los nuevos casos de diabetes han aumentado un 18.6 por ciento en EE.UU., lo que muestra el creciente impacto de la epidemia. En total, más de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día,...
    • 176 Views
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