Connect Community

Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSNM Connect Team October 26, 2023

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
- 2225 Views
The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

BCBSNM Connect Team October 7, 2023

Your mental health touches so many parts of your daily life. It affects how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Your thoughts and feelings affect how healthy you are. It isn’t surprising that having a mental h....
- 7074 Views
Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 29, 2023

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
- 1887 Views
Preventive Care Services

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like...
- 3151 Views
Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
- 2656 Views
Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
- 2144 Views
Maternity Services and Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team March 31, 2023

Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025, 2026
- 1819 Views
You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

BCBSNM Connect Team March 10, 2023

There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain t.....
- 2632 Views
Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

BCBSNM Connect Team October 26, 2021

Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
- 2384 Views
Manage My Condition

BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2020

While out on a run, a BCBSNM Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother...
- 1438 Views