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  • Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    Blogs: Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If sleeping doesn’t come easy, you’ve probably already tried a few things you thought might help. If they didn’t help, there may be another option — more activity each day. It may seem odd to say that more activity can help yo...
    • February 1, 2023
  • ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    Tu Salud: ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si dormir no te resulta fácil, es probable que ya hayas seguido algunos consejos que pensabas que podrían ser útiles. Pero si este no ha sido el caso, puede haber otra opción: realizar más actividad física to...
    • February 1, 2023
  • How Serious is Cirrhosis?

    Blogs: How Serious is Cirrhosis?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) works closely with Loyola University School of Medicine to support research about cirrhosis of the liver. By doing so, we help doctors anticipate and treat the growing number of cases they now see. Data...
    • January 27, 2023
  • Getting to Know Your Doctor

    Blogs: Getting to Know Your Doctor

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Developing a good relationship with your doctor is important. In fact, it’s one of the best things you do for your wellbeing. Working closely together, you’ll map out a plan to take care of any health issues or concerns you may. It might ...
    • January 25, 2023
  • Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    Blogs: Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Angela R. had her first child when she was 21. Fifteen years later, she learned she was expecting her second at the age of 36. While her first pregnancy went smoothly, a complication rose its head 25 weeks into her second. Gestational diabetes. &ldqu...
    • January 25, 2023
  • How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

    Blogs: How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When medical care can no longer help a patient, it may be time to consider hospice care. Unlike medical care that is meant to cure illness, hospice care is designed to ease pain in terminally ill patients. By making patients comfortable with pai...
    • January 24, 2023
  • What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    Blogs: What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Everyone is born with a thyroid. It’s the “butterfly-shaped” gland in the lower front part of your neck. It sits right below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland makes two hormones – T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxin...
    • January 20, 2023
  • Health Insurance and Pregnancy: The Basics

    Blogs: Health Insurance and Pregnancy: The Basics

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Having a baby is life changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before and after you become pregnant. With health insurance maternity b...
    • January 19, 2023
  • Are You Prepared for Earthquakes?

    Blogs: Are You Prepared for Earthquakes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    How do you prepare for the unexpected? What do you do when something you hoped you’d never experience suddenly happens? While an earthquake can happen anywhere, there some parts of the United States that have a higher risk. People in Alaska, Ca...
    • January 18, 2023
  • Fall and Wintertime Skin Care: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skin Care: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
    • January 17, 2023
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with...
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
    • 3714 Views
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    ¿Qué es TDAH?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
    • 3891 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
    • 13483 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    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...
    • 10714 Views
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    Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    ¿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...
    • 3198 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/3187.immunizations-staying-healthy.jpg

    Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024
    Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
    • 41841 Views
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    I-CARE: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 18, 2024
    ¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Estás por enlistarte en...
    • 1572 Views
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    Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 7015 Views
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    How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
    • 19147 Views
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    Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
    • 7084 Views
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    Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 17, 2024
    La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
    • 2591 Views
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    Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 14, 2024
    Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
    • 5773 Views
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    Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 12, 2024
    ¿Crees que sabes lo que sentirías si tuvieras un ataque al corazón? Considera lo siguiente. Los ataques cardíacos silenciosos, conocidos como infartos de miocardio (SMI, en inglés), representan el 45% de los ataque...
    • 2384 Views
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    Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 12, 2024
    When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a h...
    • 5820 Views
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