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Blogs: Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSNM Connect Team

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or sprea...
- September 23, 2024
Tu Salud: Qué le sucede a un corazón roto

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Morir por un corazón roto parece ser la frase de una canción de música country. Pero todos hemos escuchado alguna historia de parejas de ancianos que compartieron juntos toda su vida en la que cuando fallece uno de los dos, el ot...
- September 23, 2024
Blogs: Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

BCBSNM Connect Team

It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes the choice is clear. If you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke, it’s best to go to an emergency room (ER). But what if you have a sore throat? Or an upset sto...
- September 23, 2024
Seguro Para Ti: Prepárate para el Período de inscripciones abiertas

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El período de inscripción abierta puede resultar confuso. Primas. Deducibles. Coaseguro. Redes. No te preocupes, estamos aquí para ayudarte. Aquí hay tres pasos importantes que te pueden ayudar a prepararte para el period...
- September 23, 2024
Blogs: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Dying of a broken heart sounds like something from a country song. But we’ve all heard the stories — the elderly couple married for decades that die within hours or days of the other’s passing. We often say that someone died of a br...
- September 23, 2024
Blogs: Pneumonia: A Lung Infection Can Affect Heart Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

Every year, nearly one million people in the United States end up in the hospital with pneumonia. Along with making breathing difficult, the infection places stress on the heart. The added stress raises the risk for heart attack, stroke and dying of ...
- September 20, 2024
Blogs: Save Money on Prescriptions with Medication Finder

BCBSNM Connect Team

The cost of prescription medicines is always a hot topic. Most of us have experienced sticker shock at least once when we’ve filled a prescription. So, it’s not surprising that one in four Americans say it’s hard to pay for their me...
- September 18, 2024
Blogs: How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

BCBSNM Connect Team

There are things you love to do and things you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. For example, you may not be eager to have a colonoscopy. You're not alone. There’s a way you can dial down the dread. W...
- September 18, 2024
Blogs: Diet Drinks Are Soda-licious, but Come With a Price

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you have a sugar craving, but don’t want to gain weight, then a diet soda is the perfect option, right? Not necessarily. Research shows that drinking diet soda may have harmful effects on your health. From strokes to weight gain, diet drinks...
- September 12, 2024
Blogs: Improve Your Health With Community

BCBSNM Connect Team

The meaning of well-being has grown in recent years. Today, it’s more holistic. It embraces many facets of our lives. Employers have followed suit. They’re expanding their offerings to enrich more parts of employees’ lives. Communit...
- September 6, 2024

Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

EquipoConnect May 31, 2022

Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. Puede ser que los ojos no siempre sean lo primero en lo que p...
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¿El asma se cura?

EquipoConnect May 30, 2022

Conforme crecemos podemos dejar atrás los zapatos y la ropa que ya no nos quedan. ¿Pero, es posible deshacernos del asma para siempre también? Desafortunadamente, la idea de que uno puede dejar de tener asma una vez q...
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¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

EquipoConnect May 25, 2022

¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social es un...
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Salud del hombre: Actúa ahora para prosperar a cualquier edad

EquipoConnect May 15, 2022

No puedes detener el tiempo, pero puedes mantenerte saludable a medida que envejeces si haces algunos cambios. Vale la pena el esfuerzo para vivir una vida plena mientras envejeces. Controla lo que puedes El envejecimiento saludable depende de muchos...
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La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

EquipoConnect April 27, 2022

Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
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Men’s Health: Take Action Now to Thrive at Every Age

BCBSNM Connect Team April 22, 2022

You may not be able to stop time from marching on. But by making a few changes, you can stay healthy as you age. Being able to live the life you want as you get older is worth the effort. Control What You Can Many things influence healthy aging....
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022

We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

EquipoConnect March 20, 2022

Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
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Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

H Esq March 10, 2022

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
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Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

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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Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 28, 2022

Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
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¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

EquipoConnect February 28, 2022

Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
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Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

EquipoConnect February 15, 2022

Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la columna...
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Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

EquipoConnect February 9, 2022

Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. Por eso es importante colaborar con tu médico para crear y seguir un plan de tratamiento para mantener tus niveles de colesterol...
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