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  • Nurseline: Get Your Questions Answered

    Blogs: Nurseline: Get Your Questions Answered

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Health issues don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Sometimes, problems and questions come up at the worst possible times (like 8 o’clock on a Friday night, or when you’re on your way to a family reunion). It's tempting to hop on t...
    • February 8, 2024
  • Fending Off the Flu Bug

    Blogs: Fending Off the Flu Bug

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s flu season. No one wants to suffer through the aches, pains and general misery of being down and out with the flu virus. So what’s your plan to avoid it?  You could stay home and avoid contact with all other humans. You could tr...
    • February 7, 2024
  • Factores de riesgo de la diabetes

    Tu Salud: Factores de riesgo de la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si pudiera evitar una enfermedad que cambia la vida, lo haría, ¿cierto? Pues, conocer los factores de riesgo de la diabetes y hacer algo para controlarlos, puede marcar la diferencia para millones de estadounidenses que tienen riesgo d...
    • January 24, 2024
  • Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    Medicare Español: Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Controlar la diabetes puede parecer un trabajo de tiempo completo. Hay tantas cosas que pueden hacer que tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre suban y bajen. Mantenerte al día con todo, requiere tu atención a todas horas del d&iacut...
    • December 18, 2023
  • Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    Blogs: Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr...
    • December 5, 2023
  • How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    Blogs: How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do...
    • November 30, 2023
  • Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Blogs: Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e...
    • November 17, 2023
  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

    Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Medication, diet and exercise play a big role in managing of your diabetes. So does working closely with your doctor and diabetes team. In fact, the number one thing you can do to manage your disease is talk openly and honestly with your care provide...
    • November 14, 2023
  • Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    Blogs: Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your...
    • November 13, 2023
  • Are You Dehydrated?

    Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
    • October 26, 2023
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with...
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    TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
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    Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities...
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    ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 14644 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    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. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
    • 24225 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    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...
    • 11999 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    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...
    • 4320 Views
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    Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    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.....
    • 50150 Views
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    HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Al acudir a un médico, dentista u oculista, te piden que leas y firmes su declaración de privacidad. ¿Qué significa esto? Gracias a la Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad de los Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, en ingl&ea...
    • 3561 Views
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    ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 1, 2026
    Antes de salir a una parrillada, pasar un día en la playa o disfrutar una tarde en la piscina, no olvides aplicarte protector solar para proteger tu piel de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta (UV) del sol. Probablemente los hayas visto en l...
    • 3245 Views
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    Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2026
    Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. La protección solar para los ojos quizá no sea ...
    • 3883 Views
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    Living With High Blood Pressure

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 29, 2026
    Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
    • 25341 Views
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    What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 25, 2026
    Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
    • 14842 Views
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    Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 24, 2026
    A nadie le gusta pagar por servicios médicos. Pero necesitamos atención médica para mantener la salud, controlar los problemas médicos y atendernos cuando más lo necesitamos. El seguro médico nos protege de l...
    • 125 Views
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    Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 23, 2026
    Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
    • 3045 Views
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