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  • Brush Up on Your Cybercrime Spotting Skills

    Blogs: Brush Up on Your Cybercrime Spotting Skills

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When it comes to cybercrime, it seems like there’s always some new threat. To stay safe, it’s a good idea to learn how to spot the latest scams. It pays to be careful. Cybercrimes  are getting more and more sophisticated, and users n...
    • August 27, 2024
  • Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

    Blogs: Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Germs. They’re everywhere you don’t want them to be. You can’t see them, but they’re waiting. Germs are lurking on the handrail of every stairway you use. The same handrail a woman gripped right after coughing into her hand. N...
    • August 27, 2024
  • Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    Blogs: Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show  relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People ...
    • August 26, 2024
  • COPD: When Lungs Break, the Heart Often Follows

    Blogs: COPD: When Lungs Break, the Heart Often Follows

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    “To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life.” The mantra is a basic tenet of yoga. Nothing is clearer for those who struggle to breathe. If you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every breath can be ...
    • August 22, 2024
  • Your Doctor Helps Make Sure Your Services Are Covered

    Blogs: Your Doctor Helps Make Sure Your Services Are Covered

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your doctors work closely with your health plan to ensure it covers the care they prescribe. As a smart health care consumer, it’s good to know about all the steps your care provider takes so you can get the most out of your health plan when yo...
    • August 22, 2024
  • Ways to Fit In Fitness

    Blogs: Ways to Fit In Fitness

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It isn’t hard to think up a reason to skip a workout. Many of us do it. If we find ourselves in a time crunch, exercise often gets the boot.   Who has an extra hour to spend walking several miles, sweating in a gym or taking a yoga cl...
    • August 21, 2024
  • Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    Blogs: Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you have health insurance, you probably pay a monthly premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Even though you know your payments go toward your health insurance, you might no...
    • August 20, 2024
  • Why Meningitis Travels Fast and How You Can Prevent It

    Blogs: Why Meningitis Travels Fast and How You Can Prevent It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you lived on campus during your college years, chances are your school required a meningitis vaccine. With good reason. The disease is common among children and young adults. Close contact in school classrooms, daycare centers and dorms are perfec...
    • August 19, 2024
  • How Do You Help a Teen With an Eating Disorder?

    Blogs: How Do You Help a Teen With an Eating Disorder?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • August 16, 2024
  • Oh, Sugar! Less Is Best for Lower Disease Risk

    Blogs: Oh, Sugar! Less Is Best for Lower Disease Risk

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You may crave something sugary, but our bodies don’t work best on sweets. Simple sugars, often found in sweets and snack foods, give us “empty” calories. Although they may give us a short-lived energy boost, they mainly add calorie...
    • August 15, 2024
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    Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 25, 2025
    Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
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    Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 21, 2025
    El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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    What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 21, 2025
    Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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    Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 20, 2025
    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good denta....
    • 5604 Views
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    Teen Health Includes Healthy Teeth

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 19, 2025
    Teens throw a whole set of unique challenges every parent’s way. A lot of focus for teens is on the physical and emotional changes they are experiencing. For their overall health though, it’s also important to keep good dental health in m...
    • 4301 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 8, 2025
    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...
    • 11811 Views
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    Cuatro hispanos pioneros en la medicina que mejoraron nuestras vidas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 8, 2025
    Fueron pioneros, tomadores de riesgos y médicos dedicados decididos a aportar algo mejor al mundo, algo que transcendía más allá de sus atributos personales. Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al ...
    • 11896 Views
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    Four Hispanic Medical Pioneers Who Made Our Lives Better

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 8, 2025
    They were pioneers, risk takers and dedicated physicians determined to contribute something to the world that was greater than themselves. During Hispanic Heritage month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we celebrate the lives and legacies...
    • 4862 Views
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    Planificar el regreso a clases: Las consultas médicas de tu hijo deben ser prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 8, 2025
    Para regresar a clases sin complicaciones, la preparación es clave. Es recomendable que tengas los materiales de la escuela antes de que las clases comiencen. Y también, asegurarte de que los niños tengan ropa y zapatos de la esc...
    • 4786 Views
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    Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 7, 2025
    Life happens. Things change. Some changes may affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can sign up for a health insurance pl...
    • 15430 Views
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    Shingles: The Sleeping Virus

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team August 6, 2025
    You may have heard shingles is a painful rash that is more common among older adults. What you may not know is what causes it, how many people suffer with it and how you can protect yourself. An estimated 1 million Americans will have a bout with...
    • 11074 Views
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    Cómo lidiar con el duelo y la pérdida: Sana tu cuerpo y tu mente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2025
    Perder a alguien que amas es uno de los eventos más estresantes de la vida. Después de una pérdida, puedes experimentar una gran variedad de sentimientos. Si bien estas emociones son parte del duelo y una reacción natural ...
    • 914 Views
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 4, 2025
    Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
    • 5958 Views
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    Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 1923 Views
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    Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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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