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  • Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    Blogs: Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Parenting is rewarding, but it’s stressful, too. Guiding the growth and development of another human being from birth to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart. Eons ago, it was a daily struggle for our ancestors to simply keep their offs...
    • November 12, 2024
  • The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    Blogs: The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Diabetes is one of the biggest health threats facing our nation. More than 38 million adults in the United States have the disease. Fueled by obesity, it’s life-threatening and the leading cause of kidney failure in adults. Yet, for American In...
    • November 8, 2024
  • Cambios en la memoria: ¿Sabes cuándo es necesario buscar ayuda?

    Tu Salud: Cambios en la memoria: ¿Sabes cuándo es necesario buscar ayuda?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Se te olvidó el nombre de tu nuevo amigo, la cita para cortarte el pelo o no recuerdas dónde dejaste las llaves del auto? Esto puede suceder y, probablemente, no sea una señal de que tienes un problema de salud grave. Sin...
    • November 7, 2024
  • ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    Seguro Para Ti: ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Ahora tienes más opciones que nunca a la hora de buscar una cobertura médica.  Ya sea que compres directamente a través de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, el Mercado de seguros médicos o un agente de seguros c...
    • November 1, 2024
  • Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de as...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • October 30, 2024
  • How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

    Blogs: How You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    Blogs: Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is...
    • October 28, 2024
  • When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    Blogs: When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    Blogs: Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
    • October 24, 2024
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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 ...
    • 19472 Views
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    Stay Safe in the Summertime

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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 ....
    • 23124 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
    • 4153 Views
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    Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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.....
    • 47131 Views
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    Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
    • 62985 Views
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    ¿Es posible solicitar un seguro de gastos médicos ahora mismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2025
    La vida es impredecible. Las cosas cambian. Algunos de estos cambios podrían afectar a tu seguro de gastos médicos. A eso se le conoce como un "suceso que lo hace elegible". ¿Qué es lo que quiere decir este término?...
    • 660 Views
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    La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 25, 2025
    Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
    • 3754 Views
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    Aspectos básicos de los servicios médicos para el embarazo incluidos en el seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 20, 2025
    Tener un bebé te cambia la vida. Y aunque los bebés son una bendición, también cuestan dinero, incluso antes de su nacimiento. Por eso es importante que tengas un seguro médico antes, durante y después del em...
    • 1254 Views
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    Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025
    Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
    • 74466 Views
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    Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc.....
    • 19379 Views
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    8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 12, 2025
    Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
    • 15103 Views
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    Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 6, 2025
    What if you could do one thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit should be packed with good health...
    • 13626 Views
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    Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 2, 2025
    If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
    • 18226 Views
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    Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 29, 2025
    Eres una persona saludable. Comes y te ejercitas como se debe. Ni siquiera has tenido una caries. Puede que te sientas invencible y pienses que saltarte un chequeo anual no haría la gran diferencia. Pero no es así. Los exámenes p...
    • 4344 Views
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    A Parent’s Nightmare: When Young Kids Can’t Sleep and How to Help Them

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 29, 2025
    At the end of a long, hard day, nothing looks more inviting than a soft bed and fluffy pillow to drift off to sleep on. Until your kid wanders in and tells you he can’t sleep. Sleep is vital for kids’ growing bodies and developing minds. ...
    • 7895 Views
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