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  • Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

    Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Adding more whole grains to your diet is an easy way to get more health benefits from the foods you eat. If you picture a slice of dry wheat bread when you hear “whole grains,” don't worry. There are a lot of tasty whole grains waiting to tempt your taste…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

    Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables were less likely…
    • 5 months ago
    • Medicare
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  • 8 maneras de mantener una dieta saludable durante las fiestas

    8 maneras de mantener una dieta saludable durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las festividades no tienen que ser la temporada de consumir comida en exceso. Hay maneras de manejar tus hábitos para que puedas darte el gusto sin hacerlo en exceso. Tener en cuenta algunas de esas opciones con anticipación puede ayudarte a tomar mejores…
    • 11 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Salud
  • Come frutas y verduras para mejorar tu salud y tu estado de ánimo

    Come frutas y verduras para mejorar tu salud y tu estado de ánimo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Todos sabemos que comer frutas y verduras frescas a menudo es bueno para nuestra salud física. Pero resulta que comerlas en abundancia también puede hacernos más felices. Una investigación de 2022 demostró que las personas que seguían una dieta rica…
    • 3 months ago
    • Medicare
    • Medicare Español
  • ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

    ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Todos sabemos que los hábitos de alimentación saludables son vitales para una buena salud. Sin embargo, muchos de nosotros todavía comemos demasiado de lo que no es bueno para nosotros y muy poco de lo que es bueno. Si deseas vivir más tiempo y tener…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Español
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  • How to Save Money on Health Insurance in Illinois

    How to Save Money on Health Insurance in Illinois

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 many ways…
    • 1 month ago
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  • Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the Centers for…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Prediabetes: Un llamado de atención

    Prediabetes: Un llamado de atención

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Más de un tercio de los adultos estadounidenses tiene un alto nivel de azúcar en la sangre o prediabetes, y las tasas están en aumento. Padecer prediabetes aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades cardíacas y derrames cerebrales…
    • 6 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Salud
  • What Is Diabetes?

    What Is Diabetes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Diabetes is taking a serious toll on our nation. About 38 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening disease — and the numbers keep growing. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to control blood…
    • 11 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you. …
    • over 1 year ago
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