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Blogs: Women: Be Healthy and Happy for a Better Life at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- August 31, 2026
Blogs: Ghoulishly Good Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- August 31, 2026
Blogs: Need Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy? You’re Covered

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s normal to be anxious if you find out you need to have a mastectomy. A mastectomy is the removal of one or both breasts. This procedure is most often performed to treat breast cancer. If you are facing this surgery, take some comfort ...
- August 27, 2026
Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

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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...
- August 27, 2026
Blogs: What Is an HMO?

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- August 27, 2026
Blogs: Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team

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 ...
- August 27, 2026
Tu Salud: Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

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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...
- August 27, 2026
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- August 27, 2026
Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSIL Connect Team

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...
- August 27, 2026
Blogs: Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

BCBSIL Connect Team

You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
- August 27, 2026

Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

EquipoConnect August 1, 2025

Sabemos que la terminología sobre la atención médica puede causar confusión. Un término que seguramente encontrarás es el de "gasto máximo de bolsillo". ¿Qué significa esto? ¿C&oac...
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Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team July 30, 2025

If you have diabetes, even your mouth is affected. Regular dental care and managing your blood sugar level go hand in hand to keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar Levels Gum disease — also called periodontal diseas....
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Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

Todos conocemos el viejo dicho “Más vale prevenir que curar”, lo que simplemente significa que es mejor detectar los problemas de salud a tiempo. Muchos servicios preventivos incluidos en tu cobertura médica ayudan a lograr...
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Protect Your Skin While Enjoying the Sunshine

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early. And the best news is that you can take steps to prevent them. That involves protecting your skin and being on the lookout for sk...
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Tired of Allergies? Take These Steps

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

Are the sneezes, sniffles, scratchy throat and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies getting you down? It may be time to step up your treatment. Fighting Fall Allergies Seasonal allergies are always around. But based on what triggers your allergies...
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Protege tu piel mientras disfrutas del sol

EquipoConnect July 25, 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...
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What Is Schizophrenia and How Is It Treated?

BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2025

You may have heard about schizophrenia, but do you really know what it is? Schizophrenia is a long-term and serious mental health issue. It affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Below are some common warning signs of the issue that....
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Gane recompensas Blue Points

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (no para aquellos que cuentan con una cobertura a través de un empleador)....
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Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2025

Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. About 4.9 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma...
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¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

EquipoConnect July 21, 2025

¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las m...
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How HMO Works: The Referral Process

BCBSIL Connect Team July 18, 2025

When you sign up for an HMO, your first step is to pick a Medical Group. Then you will choose a primary care provider in that group to manage your care. Your PCP will make sure you get the care you need, even when you see anothe...
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Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

EquipoConnect July 17, 2025

Cuando se trata de nuestra salud a largo plazo, es importante saber acerca de la inflamación y sus efectos. A medida que envejecemos, todos desarrollamos cierta inflamación. La clave de un envejecimiento más saludable es ser cons...
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La disfunción eréctil puede ser una señal de que debes checar tu corazón

EquipoConnect July 16, 2025

Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte para hombres y mujeres en los EE. UU. Una de las razones por la que esto ocurre es que muchas personas no son conscientes de que están en riesgo hasta que sufren un ataque card...
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Preventing Decay with Dental Sealants

BCBSIL Connect Team July 15, 2025

Tooth decay is the most common ongoing childhood disease in the United States. Nearly half of all children between six and eight years old have cavities, which can cause pain and infections. If untreated, cavities can also lead to problems eating...
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