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  • 8 maneras de mantener una dieta saludable durante las fiestas

    Tu Salud: 8 maneras de mantener una dieta saludable durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las festividades no tienen que ser la temporada de consumir comida en exceso. Hay maneras de manejar tus hábitos para que puedas darte el gusto sin hacerlo en exceso. Tener en cuenta algunas de esas opciones con anticipación puede ayuda...
    • November 18, 2024
  • AIDS and HIV: Prevention and the Search for a Cure

    Blogs: AIDS and HIV: Prevention and the Search for a Cure

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    During the 1980s, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) became an unwelcome part of our reality. The disease launched a global health epidemic when it was identified in 1981. Since then, AIDS has claimed more than 700,000 lives in the United Stat...
    • November 18, 2024
  • 8 Ways to Manage Your Holiday Eating

    Blogs: 8 Ways to Manage Your Holiday Eating

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The holidays don’t have to be the season of overeating. There are ways to indulge without overdoing it. When you map out options ahead of time, you can make better choices in the moment. It’s a smart way to head into the eating danger zon...
    • November 18, 2024
  • 6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

    Blogs: 6 Easy Ways to Cut Calories During the Holidays

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    We’re guessing the turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed at this year's holiday dinner table. The holidays are notoriously tied to overeating. It’s understandable. With heaps of delicious, calorie-laden foods at your ...
    • November 18, 2024
  • Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Blogs: Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Hea...
    • November 15, 2024
  • Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    Blogs: Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance?  A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. When breast cancer is fou...
    • November 14, 2024
  • Earn Rewards for Healthy Actions

    Blogs: Earn Rewards for Healthy Actions

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Blue Cross Medicare AdvantageSM members can earn up to $100 in gift cards for Healthy Actions.* Whether it’s scheduling your annual wellness visit or getting your flu shot, now you can earn rewards while taking care of your health. Here are Hea...
    • November 14, 2024
  • ¿En qué consisten las mamografías 3D?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿En qué consisten las mamografías 3D?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las mujeres tienen opciones para hacerse exámenes de detección de cáncer de mama.  La mejor práctica recomendada para la detección temprana es hacerse una mamografía tradicional cada uno o dos añ...
    • November 13, 2024
  • Can I Be Chill About the Chills?

    Blogs: Can I Be Chill About the Chills?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Picture this: Your body starts to ache. Your skin breaks out in goosebumps and you shiver even though you're dressed warmly and the room isn’t cold. What’s going on? It sounds like you have the chills and maybe even a fever. We’ve a...
    • November 13, 2024
  • Deja de fumar por tu bien

    Tu Salud: Deja de fumar por tu bien

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Una de las mejores decisiones que puedes tomar por tu salud es dejar de fumar o de consumir cualquier producto derivado del tabaco. No es fácil, pero las recompensas hacen que valga la pena. Dejar de fumar a una edad temprana es lo mejor, aunq...
    • November 13, 2024
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    Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026
    One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
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    One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026
    If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a relationship with a pr...
    • 1226 Views
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026
    When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doc...
    • 2810 Views
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    Recomendaciones para el bienestar: Una vía fácil para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 5, 2026
    Una de nuestras metas es que nuestros asegurados cuenten con toda la información y las herramientas que puedan ayudarte a lograr una buena salud. Por eso, cada año ofrecemos nuevas Recomendaciones para el bienestar que incluyen sugerenc...
    • 2437 Views
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    Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 5, 2026
    Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama au...
    • 1370 Views
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    Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026
    Most people know they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a heathy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you ...
    • 6455 Views
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    Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026
    Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More than 900,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year. About 1 in 6 of those...
    • 15450 Views
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    De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 22, 2025
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...
    • 3952 Views
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    Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 12, 2025
    You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting some.....
    • 4123 Views
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    ¿Conoces las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 764 Views
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    Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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 ...
    • 13820 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 6112 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 4963 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    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&...
    • 5556 Views
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    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 ...
    • 1362 Views
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