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  • Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

    Blogs: Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
    • November 6, 2025
  • From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    Blogs: From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S...
    • November 3, 2025
  • ¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Al contratar un seguro médico todos queremos elegir la cobertura que mejor se ajuste a nuestras necesidades. Un tipo de cobertura que vale la pena considerar es la cobertura médica con deducible alto (HDHP, en inglés). A veces, t...
    • October 30, 2025
  • Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

    Blogs: Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade....
    • October 29, 2025
  • How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    Blogs: How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may s...
    • October 29, 2025
  • Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    Tu Salud: Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • October 28, 2025
  • How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    Blogs: How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
    • October 28, 2025
  • Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

    Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • October 27, 2025
  • Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
    • October 27, 2025
  • Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    Blogs: Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases.   A colorful diet equals a ...
    • October 27, 2025
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    How Do You Help a Teen With an Eating Disorder?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 16, 2024
    Teens see very thin models on TV and touched-up pictures of celebrities online. These images are everywhere, and they make many teens question the way they look. While it’s normal for teens to worry about their bodies, it may put them at risk .....
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    Kids and Sports Concussions: Things to Know

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 15, 2024
    We all know that a concussion can be serious, but many of us don’t know its symptoms. Do you know what to do if your child gets one? Young children, teenagers and young adults have a higher risk because their brains are still developing. H...
    • 14747 Views
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    ¿Qué es la enfermedad cardíaca?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 7, 2024
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte tanto para hombres y mujeres en Estados Unidos. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, en inglés), uno de cada quatro estad...
    • 6685 Views
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    Cómo encontrar maneras de lidiar con situaciones estresantes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    El estrés forma parte de la vida, desde cuestiones que no tienen mucha importancia hasta eventos traumáticos mayores. Ya que las respuestas biológicas del cuerpo ante el estrés pueden dañar tu salud mental y f&iacut...
    • 3585 Views
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    Cosas que debes saber sobre la conmoción cerebral en los niños y el deporte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Todos sabemos que una conmoción cerebral puede ser grave, pero muchos desconocemos sus síntomas. ¿Sabes qué hacer si tu hijo sufre una conmoción cerebral? Los niños pequeños, los adolescentes y los ad...
    • 7412 Views
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    ¿Cansado de tener alergias? Sigue estos pasos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2024
    ¿Las alergias estacionales te están agobiando con estornudos, nariz que gotea, e irritación de ojos y garganta? Puede ser hora de escalar tu tratamiento. Combatir las alergias otoñales Las alergias estacionales siempre es...
    • 3438 Views
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    Lo que debes saber sobre la Autorización previa

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 23, 2024
    Entender tu seguro médico es la mejor forma para disfrutar de todos los servicios con cobertura. Cuando sabes los pasos que debes tomar antes de recibir un tratamiento, todo resulta más fácil. Uno de los pasos más importa...
    • 5092 Views
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    How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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....
    • 20872 Views
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    Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 3863 Views
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    Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 3458 Views
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    Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 7, 2024
    You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. Now it’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. You can take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your p...
    • 11446 Views
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    Are You Caring For Your Colon?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 7, 2024
    It’s not a topic most of us like to talk about — or even think about. Colon cancer screening isn't fun, but it's important for good reason. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Sc...
    • 21027 Views
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    Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024
    Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
    • 8077 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...
    • 6028 Views
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    Alimentación consciente para diabéticos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 6, 2024
    Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
    • 2494 Views
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