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Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

BCBSNM 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...
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Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

BCBSNM Connect Team April 2, 2026

Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
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Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

BCBSNM Connect Team March 24, 2026

Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests that can help spot many potential problems before they become serious health issues. Whether you’re making sure to ....
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Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

BCBSNM Connect Team March 21, 2026

No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take steps to protect yourself. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And, nearly one half (45%) of new colon cance...
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How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 6, 2026

If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
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Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2026

You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
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Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2026

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Whether you're dealing with health, family, relationships or work problems, there’s a way to get help. It's called psychotherapy. Your first thought may be that ...
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Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSNM Connect Team March 4, 2026

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
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How to Keep Your Hardworking Lungs Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Your lungs help you breathe. But they do much more. They help you fight infections. They help your other organs work. They do so much for your overall health — and they need your protection. Your lungs are easily harmed. Anything you breathe in....
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10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During...
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Help Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Medication-Assisted Treatment

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is an ongoing health crisis in the United States that can affect anyone, no matter your race, income level or gender. An estimated 6.1 million people in the U.S. age 12 and older have OUD. The good news is OUD is treatable...
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Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi....
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Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
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Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a ...
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