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Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

BCBSIL Connect Team

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 like…
- 1 month ago
- Health and Wellness
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Recipe Book Home

Bridgett

Welcome to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois digital recipe book , your ultimate nutrition source for delicious recipes, helpful cooking and nutrition tips and even the opportunity to "ask the dietitian" nutrition questions! All of our recipes…
- 6 months ago
- Nutrition
- Recipe Book
Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your risk of…
- 2 days ago
- Health and Wellness
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSIL Connect Team

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 your…
- 4 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team

Just about everyone knows eating fiber is a key in keeping you regular in the bathroom. But that's just one benefit of the foods in this essential category. It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also have a role in preventing heart disease…
- 6 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we get older…
- over 2 years ago
- Health and Wellness
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Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

BCBSIL Connect Team

Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for those living with diabetes isn’t very different from one for people without diabetes. Our bodies have an appetite…
- over 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should. This can…
- 4 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Mindful Eating with Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team

Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body…
- 10 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Comment on Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

Jenny Westerkamp

You can see a dietitian for nutrition counseling and it is covered on the preventive side which people don’t realize! Allaccessdietitians.com
- over 2 years ago
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