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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
Blogs: You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

BCBSIL Connect Team

Dental benefits are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you have dental benefits as part of your health plan, you now have easier access to your covera...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: What Role Does Food Play in Your Life?

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s human nature. Once or twice a year we take stock and think, “You know, I really should take better care of myself.” It might be inspired by a recent health scare. It could be a wedding, reunion or other special event that spurs...
- August 20, 2023
Blogs: Should I Use an Insurance Agent to Buy a Health Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Buying a health plan can be complicated. There are so many plans. So many decisions. So many choices. That’s why it helps to have an expert on your side. That expert, called an insurance agent, broker or producer, plays a key role in helping pe...
- August 20, 2023

High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

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 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, ...
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¿Qué es TDAH?

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...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

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 ...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

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...
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Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

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...
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Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

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.....
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I-CARE: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

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...
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Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

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...
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How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

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....
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Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

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...
- 7082 Views
Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

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...
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

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 ...
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Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

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...
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Gestational Diabetes

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...
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