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Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

BCBSNM Connect Team

How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
- April 4, 2024
Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

BCBSNM Connect Team

Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
- April 4, 2024
Blogs: Be Prepared for Any Emergency

BCBSNM Connect Team

You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
- March 27, 2024
Blogs: Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

BCBSNM Connect Team

Stress has a way of rearing its ugly head. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body oft...
- March 26, 2024
Blogs: How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke your...
- March 25, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

EquipoConnect

La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
- March 25, 2024
Blogs: It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
- March 25, 2024
Blogs: You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

BCBSNM 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 ...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

BCBSNM Connect Team

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

BCBSNM Connect Team

Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
- March 22, 2024

¿Conoces las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral?

EquipoConnect December 9, 2025

El derrame cerebral es una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad a largo plazo en Estados Unidos. Conocer las primeras señales de un derrame cerebral puede salvar vidas. Por cada minuto que un derrame cerebral continúa, mue...
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Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
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Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

EquipoConnect December 3, 2025

Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
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¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

EquipoConnect December 3, 2025

Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. Es importante realizarse ...
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Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
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Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
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What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2025

Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
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¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

EquipoConnect November 21, 2025

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) para 2026, comienza una reacci&...
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Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2025

Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision: Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSNM Connect Team November 14, 2025

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
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What Are Subsidies Based On?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 12, 2025

Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
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Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

EquipoConnect November 10, 2025

Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
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