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Tu Salud: De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...

Medicare Español: Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

Hay una forma segura de mantener tu diabetes bajo control: elabora un plan de alimentación y una rutina de ejercicios. Hacer ejercicio puede ayudarte a mantener tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre en el rango deseado. Elegir mejor los al...

Medicare Español: Evitar perder la vista por diabetes

Para los adultos mayores con diabetes, perder la vista es un problema grave. Si la diabetes no se trata, puede provocar problemas de la vista, como ver borroso o, incluso, ceguera. Afortunadamente, la probabilidad de perder l a vista por diabet...

Tu Salud: Puedes proteger tu audición. Aquí te decimos cómo.

¿Crees que eres demasiado joven para preocuparte por la pérdida de audición? No lo eres. Por ejemplo, escuchar música a alto volumen, ir a eventos deportivos o trabajar en un entorno ruidoso pueden dañar tu audici&o...

Medicare Español: Cómo los kits de pruebas para el hogar se ajustan a tu calendario

Hay cosas que te encanta hacer y hay otras que tienes que hacer. Algunas pruebas médicas se incluyen en esta última categoría. Por ejemplo, podrías no estar muy entusiasmado en hacerte una colonoscopía. Pero hay bue...

Medicare Español: Depresión: las primeras señales

Todos lidiamos con sentimientos de tristeza de vez en cuando. Dolor por la pérdida de un ser querido. Una relación que aya terminado. Lucha con problemas de salud. Son solo algunos de los eventos que pueden afectarnos emocional y ...

Blogs: You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

Think you’re too young to worry about hearing loss? You’re not. Things like listening to loud music, going to sporting events or working in a loud setting can harm your hearing. Take steps now to protect your hearing — once it&rsquo...

Medicare Español: Cuida la salud de tus pulmones

La respiración es vida. Cualquiera que haya tenido problemas para respirar sabe lo aterradora que puede ser la experiencia. A veces la gente piensa que los problemas respiratorios son ocasionados a medida que avanza la edad. Una tos persistent...

Tu Salud: Seis formas fáciles de reducir el consumo de calorías durante los días festivos

Si usted es como nosotros, los tamales no serán lo único relleno en la mesa del comedor durante los días festivos. Es fácil comer en exceso durante los días festivos en especial cuando se junta la familia y todos co...

Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

BCBSIL Connect Team June 5, 2023

Stroke can happen in an instant, and it can be a life-altering event. It inspires a fair amount of fear and worry in many. And for good reason. A stroke can strike anyone — no matter your age, ethnicity or sex. There is no typical stroke victi.....
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Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team May 26, 2023

Picnics, pool parties and backyard barbeques make summer fun. Naturally, good food is sure to be a big part of the fun-in-the-sun festivities. But before you get your grill on, remember this important bit of info. Hot temps boost the risk for food...
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Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

BCBSIL Connect Team May 23, 2023

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSIL Connect Team May 23, 2023

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference...
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Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSIL Connect Team May 18, 2023

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show...
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10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSIL Connect Team May 10, 2023

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe....
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Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Americans. It is the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s ....
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Maternity Services and Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team March 31, 2023

Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025
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The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

BCBSIL Connect Team March 31, 2023

Most people have a favorite song. Do you? Songs and music have been around for centuries as one of civilizations’ first forms of storytelling. But in addition to telling us stories and allowing us to share histories, music can also have a positive...
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Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

BCBSIL Connect Team March 27, 2023

You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
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Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

BCBSIL Connect Team March 22, 2023

Many factors can raise a person’s risk for diabetes. Family history, age, weight diet and lack of physical activity are the most common. Some prescription medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can boost the risk, too. It may...
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BCBSIL Medicare underwriting

JLjoins March 21, 2023

Does BCBSIL Medicare require medical underwriting if you go from Plan F to Plan G?
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Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect March 17, 2023

¿Estás evitando hacerte un examen de detección del cáncer de colon porque crees que es doloroso o innecesario? Tienes que saber que el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en...
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