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Make Your Child's Smiles Sparkle

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

A child’s mouth is important for many parts of their life — eating, speaking, learning and even self-esteem. Starting healthy habits early sets kids up for a healthier adulthood. Here are a few ways kids can keep their smiles bright, conf...
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What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
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Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is....
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s tre.....
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Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

BCBSNM 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

BCBSNM 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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Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

BCBSNM 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 ...
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Lower Stress with Organization

BCBSNM 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...
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSNM Connect Team January 16, 2026

Everyone is born with a thyroid. It’s the “butterfly-shaped” gland in the lower front part of your neck. It sits right below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland makes two hormones — T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxin...
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You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

BCBSNM 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...
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team January 14, 2026

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

BCBSNM Connect Team January 13, 2026

Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health...
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Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

BCBSNM Connect Team January 13, 2026

Want to hear some good news about diabetes? For many of us, the disease can be delayed or even prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. This is important because diabetes affects about 38 million people in the U.S. That’s about 1 out of e....
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Improve Your Work-Life Balance

BCBSNM Connect Team January 12, 2026

Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
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Addressing Teen Loneliness: How to Help

BCBSNM Connect Team January 12, 2026

Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
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