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Blogs: Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 American adults say they’re not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Paper or Digital Benefit Book: A Weighty Question

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you sign up for your plan during Open Enrollment, you’ll get to choose whether to get your plan information by mail or digitally. If you choose the digit...
- September 27, 2023
Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...
- September 10, 2023
Blogs: Why Kids Need Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team

Children are known for their endless curiosity, cute faces and their ability to come home covered in dirt. Being a trendy pre-teen or adventurous kindergartener comes with its share of coughs and colds, bumps and bruises and mystery rashes....
- September 9, 2023
Blogs: Stay Safe in the Summertime

BCBSIL Connect Team

For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ...
- September 7, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
- September 7, 2023
Blogs: Give Up Smoking for Good

BCBSIL Connect Team

Did you know every cigarette shaves 11 minutes off your lifespan? You’ve heard it a million times. Smoking is a serious health threat. It can damage your lungs, heart, blood vessels and more. There’s good news, though. The minute you sto...
- September 6, 2023
Blogs: Contact Us with Your Questions

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your health insurance is important. Understanding your health plan is the best way to make sure you get the most benefits from it. So, it’s only natural that you have some questions. We’re always happy to answer your questions and be acce...
- September 5, 2023
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023
Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSIL Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023

Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

BCBSIL Connect Team December 19, 2024

Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year, about 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke. More than 700,000...
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Ayuda para padres estresados

EquipoConnect December 18, 2024

Ser padre es gratificante pero también es estresante. Guiar el crecimiento y el desarrollo de otro ser humano desde su nacimiento hasta la edad adulta no es para los débiles. Hace miles de años, nuestros antepasados luchaban todo...
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2024

The United States is a country of many languages. It’s hard to know the exact number, but data shows there are between 68 and 76 million people in the U.S. who speak more than one language. So it’s no surprise that more children now grow ...
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Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

EquipoConnect December 13, 2024

El comienzo de un nuevo año parece el momento adecuado para fijarse metas. Incluso podemos hacer listas de cosas que nos gustaría cambiar. Nuestras listas suelen incluir metas como “comer sano” y “hacer más eje...
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Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

BCBSIL Connect Team December 13, 2024

Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and...
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Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2024

If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
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¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
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10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
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Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

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...
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Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024

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

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

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

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

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&...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024

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...
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Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024

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...
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End Your Energy Slump

BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024

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....
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