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  • Living With High Blood Pressure

    Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • June 29, 2026
  • What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

    Blogs: What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • June 25, 2026
  • Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • June 24, 2026
  • Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    Blogs: Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • June 23, 2026
  • Diabetes gestacional

    Tu Salud: Diabetes gestacional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Como futura mamá, probablemente harás todo lo posible para que el bebé nazca saludable. Es probable que cuides tu alimentación, tomes vitaminas prenatales y trates de hacer ejercicio. Pero, si estás sana, &iqu...
    • June 22, 2026
  • ¿Tu hijo tiene asma?

    Tu Salud: ¿Tu hijo tiene asma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Puede ser angustiante cuando tu hijo está pasando por un problema de salud. Es aún más alarmante si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría tu hijo tener asma, una de las enfermedades crónicas m&aa...
    • June 22, 2026
  • Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    Tu Cobertura: Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si estás buscando grandes descuentos en productos y servicios relacionados con la salud, revisa el programa Blue365®. Es solo una ventaja más de ser un asegurado de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Tú y tu familia pued...
    • June 18, 2026
  • Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • June 18, 2026
  • La salud de tu hijo adolescente también incluye dientes saludables

    Tu Salud: La salud de tu hijo adolescente también incluye dientes saludables

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los adolescentes presentan una serie de desafíos únicos para cualquier padre o madre. Gran parte de la atención durante esta etapa se centra en los cambios físicos y emocionales que están experimentando. Sin embargo...
    • June 9, 2026
  • Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    Blogs: Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Many people may not know that there are two types of care you can receive when you go to the doctor — preventive care and medical care. The type of care is different, and your costs may be different, too. Medical Care vs. Preventive Care Think...
    • June 8, 2026
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    Compare Health Care Costs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 4, 2026
    Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
    • 126470 Views
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    Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team May 4, 2026
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo.....
    • 12350 Views
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 23, 2026
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 4330 Views
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    A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 13, 2026
    Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the “love...
    • 75141 Views
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    Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2026
    Las coberturas médicas pueden parecer complicadas. Es útil saber qué preguntar y dónde encontrar la información que necesitas. Por ejemplo, piensa en los deducibles. Son importantes para tu bolsillo, pero ¿s...
    • 9487 Views
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    Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 8, 2026
    ¿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...
    • 5487 Views
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    Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
    • 4947 Views
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    Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 6, 2026
    Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
    • 10732 Views
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    Una explicación de tus beneficios

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicaci&oacute...
    • 8893 Views
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    The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 3, 2026
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • 26663 Views
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    Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
    • 20421 Views
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    Unlock Savings on Health Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few...
    • 8166 Views
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    Medicamentos con receta o de venta libre: Sigue las instrucciones para evitar riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 2, 2026
    Los medicamentos pueden ayudar a tu salud de muchas maneras. Desde medicamentos de venta libre hasta medicamentos con receta que tratan enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida, la medicina puede tener un impacto positivo importante. Pero solo si...
    • 2705 Views
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
    • 90140 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 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...
    • 32620 Views
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