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Tu Salud: Un simple paso para mejorar la salud: habla con tu médico

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Si pudieras hacer solo una cosa para mejorar la salud, te interesaría hacerlo, ¿cierto? Especialmente si no te costara tiempo ni dinero extra. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente? Pues, hablar con tu médico. Tener una relaci&...
- January 12, 2026
Blogs: Addressing Teen Loneliness: How to Help

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- January 12, 2026
Blogs: Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team

Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
- January 9, 2026
Blogs: Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious health issues, it may be time to change your diet. Many people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health. Should Y...
- January 9, 2026
Tu Salud: Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

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El cuidado de los ojos es importante a todas las edades. Ayuda a que empiecen bien tus hijos protegiendo sus ojos y su vista. Examen de la vista para niños Los ojos de los niños están creciendo y cambiando rápidamente. El ...
- January 9, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

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Si deseas vivir más tiempo y tener un menor riesgo de obesidad, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes tipo 2, cáncer y otros problemas de salud graves, puede que sea el momento de cambiar tu dieta. Muchas personas eligen dietas basada...
- January 9, 2026
Tu Salud: Desarrolla la resiliencia para manejar el estrés y el cambio

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Desarrollar la resiliencia mental puede ayudarte a manejar el estrés y los altibajos de la vida. Eso puede llevarte a tener una mejor salud mental y física en general y una mejor calidad de vida. La resiliencia mental es la capacidad de...
- January 8, 2026
Tu Salud: Acaba con el bajón de energía

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¿A veces sientes que se te agota toda la energía del cuerpo? No eres el único: cada vez más gente se siente cansada más seguido. Muchas veces es por el estilo de vida. Pero hay pasos sencillos que puedes seguir para...
- January 7, 2026
Blogs: Keep Food Poisoning Off the Menu: How to Handle Food Safely

BCBSNM Connect Team

With all the news about food recalls and food poisoning outbreaks, it may seem like danger is everywhere. Does food poisoning really come down to which bag of spinach you happen to choose at the grocery store? Food borne illness, or food poisoning re...
- January 7, 2026
Tu Salud: Lo que necesitas saber sobre tus opciones para bajar de peso

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El sobrepeso o la obesidad no solo afectan tu apariencia. Llevar peso extra también es malo para tu salud, ya que puede causar diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas, cáncer, lesiones articulares y otros problemas de salud. Segú...
- January 6, 2026

How Bystanders Can Help Stop Bullying

BCBSNM Connect Team September 2, 2025

Bystanders can play a key role in stopping bullying — both in school and online. Help your kids learn what it means to stand up for someone who is bullied. Sadly, bullying among kids and teens is still very common in the U.S. About 20% of all s....
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El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

La salud mental involucra muchas partes de la vida diaria. Afecta los pensamientos y las emociones, y cómo controlas el estrés, te relacionas con otros y tomas decisiones. La salud general incluye los pensamientos y las emociones. No es...
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Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav....
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Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

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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Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

Excluyendo los cánceres de piel, el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en los Estados Unidos. Es la cuarta causa de muerte relacionada con el cáncer en los Estados Unidos según la...
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Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think using e-cigs will make them look more stylish. They also often think they are a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all...
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Americans. It is the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s.....
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Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
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Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

EquipoConnect August 25, 2025

Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you want to get a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan...
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Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

EquipoConnect August 21, 2025

El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

BCBSNM Connect Team August 21, 2025

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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