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  • Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    Tu Salud: Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • December 5, 2024
  • Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    Blogs: Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • December 2, 2024
  • La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    Tu Salud: La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    Tu Salud: Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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&...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    Blogs: Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    Blogs: Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 a...
    • December 2, 2024
  • End Your Energy Slump

    Blogs: End Your Energy Slump

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    Blogs: Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    Blogs: Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
  • Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    Blogs: Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • December 2, 2024
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    Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 3, 2024
    Las personas con diabetes pueden llegar a sufrir problemas de la vista que llevan a la pérdida de la vista o a la ceguera. Y la enfermedad ocular diabética a menudo no presenta síntomas tempranos. Es por eso que un examen anual d...
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    Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024
    People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the....
    • 30792 Views
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    Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024
    Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 31, 2024
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
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    4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 30, 2024
    La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento , existen cuatro tipos...
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    Busting Myths About Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 30, 2024
    Managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. It means testing your blood sugar and focusing on your food. It means staying physically active and having a healthy weight. It means handling your insulin and other meds. It can also be a....
    • 10441 Views
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    Compara los costos de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 29, 2024
    Muchos de nosotros comparamos precios antes de comprar un producto o servicio para asegurarnos de tomar una decisión informada. Pero puede que no pensemos en comparar precios en lo que se refiere a nuestros servicios médicos. Y esa es ...
    • 7857 Views
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    Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 24, 2024
    Women with breast cancer often have choices for medical treatment. If you're fighting breast cancer, your doctor will make a treatment plan. It might involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy. Along with questions about traditional...
    • 6047 Views
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    Blood Glucose Levels: Get Curious

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 23, 2024
    Dinner is almost ready and it's that time again. You unzip your black pouch to take out a glucose meter. As you pull back the lever of the lancet, you think, "Gosh, I hope my blood sugar isn’t high again.” Blood glucose testing is vital f...
    • 10352 Views
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    Are You Paralyzed by Social Anxiety? Learn the Best Ways to Manage It.

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 22, 2024
    Do you have a friend who always bails when you make plans? They may not be trying to avoid you. That can happen when people have social anxiety. Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a long-term mental health issue. It affects...
    • 11512 Views
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    Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 15, 2024
    Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravi...
    • 10256 Views
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    Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 14, 2024
    Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
    • 3767 Views
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    Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 13, 2024
    One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for...
    • 6425 Views
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    Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 9, 2024
    Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
    • 3792 Views
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    Cuida tu piel bajo el sol de verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 9, 2024
    En mi niñez, muchas nunca usaron protector solar. No fue algo con lo que me educaron, en especial, porque era normal que la piel de mi papá se oscureciera un poco después de sus partidos de fútbol en el intenso ...
    • 4328 Views
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