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  • The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    Blogs: The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Diabetes is one of the biggest health threats facing our nation. More than 38 million adults in the United States have the disease. Fueled by obesity, it’s life-threatening and the leading cause of kidney failure in adults. Yet, for American In...
    • November 8, 2024
  • Cambios en la memoria: ¿Sabes cuándo es necesario buscar ayuda?

    Tu Salud: Cambios en la memoria: ¿Sabes cuándo es necesario buscar ayuda?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Se te olvidó el nombre de tu nuevo amigo, la cita para cortarte el pelo o no recuerdas dónde dejaste las llaves del auto? Esto puede suceder y, probablemente, no sea una señal de que tienes un problema de salud grave. Sin...
    • November 7, 2024
  • Check Out the New, Improved BCBSIL App

    Blogs: Check Out the New, Improved BCBSIL App

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The new BCBSIL App now offers access to more of your health plan information in one place. Our mobile app allows you to access your medical and pharmacy benefits information in one app. And if you have vision or dental coverage with us, you can also ...
    • November 6, 2024
  • ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    Seguro Para Ti: ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Ahora tienes más opciones que nunca a la hora de buscar una cobertura médica.  Ya sea que compres directamente a través de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, el Mercado de seguros médicos o un agente de seguros c...
    • November 1, 2024
  • ¿Qué pasa si no puedes pagar una cobertura médica?

    Seguro Para Ti: ¿Qué pasa si no puedes pagar una cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El elegir un seguro médico puede provocar algunas preguntas, sobre todo cuando se trata de dinero. No es el único que se pregunta cómo se puede pagar por un seguro médico. A medida que analizas las opciones, recuerda que h...
    • November 1, 2024
  • What If You Can’t Afford a Health Plan?

    Blogs: What If You Can’t Afford a Health Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Shopping for health insurance can spark a few questions. Cost is always a big one. Wondering if you can afford a plan? You're not alone. As you check your options, remember there are resources that may help you pay for coverage. Health Plan Prices Yo...
    • November 1, 2024
  • Twins on Insulin

    Blogs: Twins on Insulin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Jamie is the proud mom of twin boys. Healthy, happy, active boys who keep her on her toes. When they were seven, Jamie's intuition told her something was up with the youngest, Nate. He just wasn’t acting like himself. She never imagined di...
    • October 31, 2024
  • What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

    Blogs: What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You now have more choices than ever when it comes to health insurance plans. Whether you buy directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Health Insurance Marketplace or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compare plans ...
    • October 31, 2024
  • ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si estás buscando una cobertura médica que sea económica y fácil de entender y usar, una cobertura HMO es exactamente la que necesitas para ti y tu familia. Es simple Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con b...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de as...
    • October 30, 2024
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    Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 16, 2025
    Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
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    ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 14, 2025
    ¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de ...
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    Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 13, 2025
    Puedes hacer muchas cosas para estar saludable. Como asegurarte de programar las consultas médicas preventivas y hacerte los exámenes preventivos recomendados a tiempo que son una prioridad para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable. No...
    • 6789 Views
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    Cómo cuidarte de los problemas médicos más comunes de los pies

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 9, 2025
    Existen muchos problemas médicos en los pies, algunos graves y otros fáciles de tratar en casa. Lo primordial es ocuparte de ellos antes de que empeoren. A continuación, presentamos algunos de los problemas médicos m&aacut...
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    One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025
    If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a primary doctor and mai...
    • 3055 Views
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    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025
    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends...
    • 5912 Views
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025
    When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
    • 10429 Views
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    Compare Health Care Costs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025
    Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
    • 105504 Views
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    Relación entre la nutrición y la salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 8, 2025
    Probablemente hayas escuchado el dicho un millón de veces — "Eres lo que comes". Entonces, puede ser que hayas probado los alimentos que se dice que bajan la presión sanguínea, fortalecen los huesos o queman la grasa abdom...
    • 3406 Views
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    Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 7, 2025
    We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet ric...
    • 5301 Views
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    Protege tu piel mientras disfrutas del sol

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 2, 2025
    El cáncer de piel es la forma más común de cáncer. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de los cánceres de piel son altamente tratables cuando se detectan de manera temprana. Y la mejor noticia es que puedes tomar me...
    • 2968 Views
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    Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
    • 25249 Views
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    Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for yo...
    • 17500 Views
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    Inflammaging: 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation as You Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025
    When it comes to our long-term health, it’s important to know about inflammation and its effects. As we age, all of us develop some inflammation. The key to healthier aging is to be aware of it and keep it under control. Short-term inflammation....
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    Prediabetes: Un llamado de atención

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 30, 2025
    Más de un tercio de los adultos estadounidenses tiene un alto nivel de azúcar en la sangre o prediabetes, y las tasas están en aumento. Padecer prediabetes aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades card&iacut...
    • 76 Views
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