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  • Por qué no estás durmiendo bien

    Tu Salud: Por qué no estás durmiendo bien

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Te sientes más aturdido de lo habitual? ¿No te despiertas renovado después de una buena noche de sueño? ¿Qué es lo que te quita el sueño? Existen muchos obstáculos que pueden impedir que...
    • March 12, 2024
  • Why Should I Get Tested for Colon Cancer?

    Blogs: Why Should I Get Tested for Colon Cancer?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Do you believe in the power of prevention? If you’re 45 years of age or older, one of those reasons is colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. Besides skin cancer, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer for both men an...
    • March 7, 2024
  • What in the World Is Chronic Kidney Disease?

    Blogs: What in the World Is Chronic Kidney Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your kidneys perform many important functions. Located just below your rib cage, one kidney rests on each side of the spine. Together, they remove waste from the body and balance its fluid levels. They also release hormones that regulate blood press...
    • March 4, 2024
  • I-CARE: All Your Shot Records in One Secure Place

    Blogs: I-CARE: All Your Shot Records in One Secure Place

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Did you just enroll your kiddos in a new school or daycare? Is your college junior about to spend a semester studying abroad? Are you about to enlist in the military? Do you have a new primary care doctor you need to bring up to speed on your medical...
    • March 1, 2024
  • Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

    Tu Salud: Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Sabría qué hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? ¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesitaría? ¿Quién podría ayudarle? No saber qu...
    • February 28, 2024
  • ¿Buscas una forma rápida de ponerte en forma?

    Tu Salud: ¿Buscas una forma rápida de ponerte en forma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si quieres dar un giro a tu rutina de ejercicio, tienes muchas opciones. Si quieres aumentar tu nivel de acondicionamiento físico pero no tienes mucho tiempo, un entrenamiento más corto y eficiente puede ser la respuesta. Los Centros pa...
    • February 27, 2024
  • Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

    Blogs: Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
    • February 27, 2024
  • What Should You Eat Before and After Working Out?

    Blogs: What Should You Eat Before and After Working Out?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    What you eat matters when it comes to starting or ending a workout right. It’s like fueling a car. It’s important to have the right foods at the right times. Have a snack or meal one to three hours before you work out. And drink plenty of...
    • February 27, 2024
  • ¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte

    Tu Salud: ¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si te sientes triste durante semanas o más tiempo y esto te impide realizar tus actividades normales y cotidianas, podrías estar deprimido. No tienes que normalizar sentirte así. Hay medidas que puedes tomar para ayudarte. &iques...
    • February 27, 2024
  • ¿Qué comer antes y después de hacer ejercicio?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué comer antes y después de hacer ejercicio?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Lo que comes es importante cuando se trata de empezar o terminar bien un entrenamiento. Es como ponerle gasolina a un automóvil. Es importante consumir los alimentos adecuados en los momentos adecuados. Ingiere una comida ligera o regular entr...
    • February 27, 2024
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    Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026
    Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
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    Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

    EquipoConnect
    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
    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
    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...
    • 2350 Views
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    Desarrolla la resiliencia para manejar el estrés y el cambio

    EquipoConnect
    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
    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...
    • 852 Views
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    Keep Food Poisoning Off the Menu: How to Handle Food Safely

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 4448 Views
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    Lo que necesitas saber sobre tus opciones para bajar de peso

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 182 Views
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    Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 29117 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 16017 Views
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    Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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....
    • 63240 Views
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    One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 5390 Views
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 18002 Views
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    Recomendaciones para el bienestar: Una vía fácil para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 4554 Views
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    Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 3134 Views
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