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Blogs: Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women....
- May 3, 2024
Tu Cobertura: 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

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Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
- May 1, 2024
Blogs: Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members. Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways to improve the HMO experience? We’re looking for volunteers for our HMO Consumer Advisory Committee. It’s a chance for HMO members to help Blue Cross an...
- April 30, 2024
Blogs: 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

BCBSIL Connect Team

Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the Nati...
- April 30, 2024
Tu Salud: Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

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Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
- April 26, 2024
Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

BCBSIL Connect Team

We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
- April 11, 2024
Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed&nbsp...
- April 10, 2024
Blogs: Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

BCBSIL Connect Team

Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
- April 5, 2024
Blogs: Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment

BCBSIL Connect Team

A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you...
- April 5, 2024
Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

BCBSIL Connect Team

How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
- April 4, 2024

Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

El cuidado de los ojos es importante a todas las edades. Ayuda a que empiecen bien tus hijos protegiendo sus ojos y su vista. Examen de la vista para niños Los ojos de los niños están creciendo y cambiando rápidamente. El ...
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026

If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious health issues, it may be time to change your diet. Many people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health. Should Y...
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¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

Si deseas vivir más tiempo y tener un menor riesgo de obesidad, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes tipo 2, cáncer y otros problemas de salud graves, puede que sea el momento de cambiar tu dieta. Muchas personas eligen dietas basada...
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Desarrolla la resiliencia para manejar el estrés y el cambio

EquipoConnect January 8, 2026

Desarrollar la resiliencia mental puede ayudarte a manejar el estrés y los altibajos de la vida. Eso puede llevarte a tener una mejor salud mental y física en general y una mejor calidad de vida. La resiliencia mental es la capacidad de...
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Acaba con el bajón de energía

EquipoConnect January 7, 2026

¿A veces sientes que se te agota toda la energía del cuerpo? No eres el único: cada vez más gente se siente cansada más seguido. Muchas veces es por el estilo de vida. Pero hay pasos sencillos que puedes seguir para...
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Keep Food Poisoning Off the Menu: How to Handle Food Safely

BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2026

With all the news about food recalls and food poisoning outbreaks, it may seem like danger is everywhere. Does food poisoning really come down to which bag of spinach you happen to choose at the grocery store? Food borne illness, or food poisoning...
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Lo que necesitas saber sobre tus opciones para bajar de peso

EquipoConnect January 6, 2026

El sobrepeso o la obesidad no solo afectan tu apariencia. Llevar peso extra también es malo para tu salud, ya que puede causar diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas, cáncer, lesiones articulares y otros problemas de salud. Segú...
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Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
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Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
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One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a relationship with a pr...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
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Recomendaciones para el bienestar: Una vía fácil para mejorar la salud

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Una de nuestras metas es que nuestros asegurados cuenten con toda la información y las herramientas que puedan ayudarte a lograr una buena salud. Por eso, cada año ofrecemos nuevas Recomendaciones para el bienestar que incluyen sugerenc...
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Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama au...
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Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Most people know they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a heathy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you ...
- 37016 Views
Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More than 900,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year. About 1 in 6 of those...
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