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  • Cómo afectan las redes sociales a la salud mental y consejos para manejar el uso

    Tu Salud: Cómo afectan las redes sociales a la salud mental y consejos para manejar el uso

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    Las redes sociales y las herramientas digitales se han convertido en compañeras constantes en la vida de la mayoría de las personas. Si bien existen algunos beneficios positivos, las investigaciones también muestran el dañ...
    • August 4, 2026
  • 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 ...
    • July 31, 2026
  • Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    Blogs: Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Can you get more exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost ...
    • July 31, 2026
  • Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

    Tu Salud: Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

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    EquipoConnect
    ¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
    • July 31, 2026
  • Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

    Blogs: Women Can Lower Their Risk for Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Taking care of yourself to cut your chances of getting cancer is a great health goal. But how exactly can you do that? Preventive care, including health screenings, is the place to start. The aim is to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier stage, w...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    Blogs: Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is goo...
    • July 30, 2026
  • How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    Blogs: How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Talking about suicide can play an important role in helping prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  This national network of local crisis centers wants ...
    • July 30, 2026
  • 4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    Tu Salud: 4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

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    EquipoConnect
    La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Existen cuatro tipos de ejercicios necesarios para ayudar que tu cuerpo funcione de la mejor manera...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    Tu Salud: Combate la gripe: vacúnate

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    EquipoConnect
    Muchas personas no saben que pueden contraer influenza, la enfermedad respiratoria que a menudo llamamos "gripe", en cualquier época del año. Los virus de la gripe suelen alcanzar su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero. ...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Choosing Dental Insurance

    Blogs: Choosing Dental Insurance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Regular medical and dental care are important for your total health. That...
    • July 30, 2026
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    Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
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    5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 9, 2026
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness...
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    3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 28, 2026
    Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSIL. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...
    • 42703 Views
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    Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 28, 2026
    ¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
    • 576 Views
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    Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 28, 2026
    “I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure ...
    • 14682 Views
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    Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

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    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
    • 3096 Views
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    Muchos ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales se pueden prevenir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    Las enfermedades cardíacas y los derrames cerebrales son la primera y la quinta causa de muerte respectivamente en los Estados Unidos, según U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Est...
    • 6380 Views
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    Cómo conseguir un médico de cabecera

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    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    La vida cotidiana puede complicarse. Acudir a un chequeo anual o vacunarte contra la gripe cada año puede quedar fuera de tu larga lista de pendientes, especialmente si tienes niños. Pero las cosas pueden complicarse cuando alguien de t...
    • 14406 Views
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    Conceptos básicos de los seguros médicos: copago y coaseguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 21, 2026
    Si bien las primas se destinan para cubrir el costo total de la atención médica que recibes, lo costos de la atención médica suman más de lo que cubren las primas. Para mantener las primas más bajas, las cobe...
    • 4798 Views
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    El sentimiento de soledad entre los adolescentes: Cómo puedes ayudarlos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 20, 2026
    Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
    • 2892 Views
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    Estar organizado ayuda a aliviar el estrés

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 20, 2026
    ¿Estás estresado porque tu casa está desordenada, siempre llegas tarde, no comes bien y nunca duermes lo suficiente? Si te sientes identificado, probablemente podrías llevar una vida más organizada. Puede que piense...
    • 4429 Views
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    Lower Stress with Organization

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 20, 2026
    Are you stressed because your house is a mess, you’re always late, you don’t eat right and you never get enough sleep? If this sounds familiar, you could probably stand to be more organized. You may think organization sounds great; but it...
    • 36190 Views
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    You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 15, 2026
    Think you’re too young to worry about hearing loss? You’re not. Things like listening to loud music, going to sporting events or working in a loud setting can harm your hearing. Take steps now to protect your hearing — once it&rsquo...
    • 11968 Views
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    Puedes proteger tu audición. Aquí te decimos cómo.

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 15, 2026
    ¿Crees que eres demasiado joven para preocuparte por la pérdida de audición? No lo eres. Por ejemplo, escuchar música a alto volumen, ir a eventos deportivos o trabajar en un entorno ruidoso pueden dañar tu audici&o...
    • 1570 Views
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    How Do I Buy an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 15, 2026
    There are two times when you can buy health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year and runs for a limited time. This is when anyone can sign up for an individual and family pl...
    • 23042 Views
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