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Blogs: Quit Smoking for Good

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One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
- May 4, 2026
Tu Salud: Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

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El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
- May 4, 2026
Blogs: Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you've had changes in your health or lifestyle....
- May 4, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

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¿Tienes un amigo que siempre cancela cuando hacen planes? Tal vez no esté tratando de evitarte. A veces, esto sucede cuando una persona padece ansiedad social. El trastorno de ansiedad social, también conocido como fobia social, ...
- May 4, 2026
Blogs: Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team

Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
- May 4, 2026
Tu Salud: Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

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Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
- May 4, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Vapear es tan malo para tu salud como fumar?

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Una de las peores cosas que puedes hacer por tus pulmones y tu salud en general es fumar. Pero muchos aún no saben que vapear también es peligroso. Aunque los expertos expresaron su preocupación desde el principio, no todos recib...
- May 4, 2026
Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSIL Connect Team

When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. And it's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Poor air quality can trigger allergies and asthma attacks for milli...
- May 4, 2026
Blogs: Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

BCBSIL Connect Team

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 thr...
- May 4, 2026
Tu Cobertura: Compara los costos de la atención médica

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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 ...
- May 4, 2026

Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or...
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Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

EquipoConnect September 28, 2026

¿Las listas de compras nunca terminan? ¿Eres cazaofertas? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) ofrece Blue365®, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero y tiempo en una variedad de necesidades cotidianas y servicios ...
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Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Symptoms and Support Resources

BCBSIL Connect Team September 28, 2026

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AAR....
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Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team September 23, 2026

When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you’re new to injecting insulin or have been doing it for many years, it’s crucial that you do it properly. To help you stay on top of your condition, ta...
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¿Sabes cómo protegerte de los virus?

EquipoConnect September 18, 2026

Las probabilidades de contraer una enfermedad viral son mayores en ciertas épocas del año, como durante el regreso a clases, cuando bajan las temperaturas y las personas pasan más tiempo en interiores, antes de las fiestas de oto...
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¿Buscas una forma rápida de ponerte en forma?

EquipoConnect September 4, 2026

Si quieres dar un giro a tu rutina de ejercicio, tienes muchas opciones. Si quieres aumentar tu nivel de acondicionamiento físico pero no tienes mucho tiempo, un entrenamiento más corto y eficiente puede ser la respuesta. Los Centros pa...
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COPD: When Lungs Break, the Heart Often Follows

BCBSIL Connect Team September 1, 2026

If you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , every breath can be a struggle. COPD is a serious health condition. It is the result of damage to the lungs that narrows airways and makes it very hard to breathe. Over time, it can...
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Women: Be Healthy and Happy for a Better Life at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team August 31, 2026

There’s a not-so-secret way to live better and longer: take care of yourself. But is being physically healthy the only path to living your best life? What about happiness? It turns out happiness improves health and vice versa. The two work toge....
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Ghoulishly Good Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween

BCBSIL Connect Team August 31, 2026

The words healthy and Halloween don’t usually go together — for obvious reasons. Halloween is the one time of year when kids let loose and eat as much candy as they can get their hands on. Still, it's possible to give your kids a fun...
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¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

EquipoConnect August 27, 2026

Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con beneficios de una Organización para el Mantenimiento de la Salud, puede ayudar a mantener los costos más bajos y predecibles en comparación con otros tipos de coberturas. Adem...
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What Is an HMO?

BCBSIL Connect Team August 27, 2026

An HMO — or health maintenance organization — can help keep your costs lower and more predictable compared to other types of plans. With one medical group to coordinate your care, an HMO health plan is easy to use. An HMO health plan off...
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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team August 27, 2026

It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ....
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Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

EquipoConnect August 27, 2026

Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el.....
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Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSIL Connect Team August 27, 2026

There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” approach to exercise. Pushing hard isn’t always safe, and it isn’t necessary for health benefits. Low-intensity motion offers a good workout for most people, help...
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Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSIL Connect Team August 27, 2026

Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t....
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