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Blogs: Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right? These sugar substitutes are often made from high-int...
- February 5, 2024
Tu Salud: Factores de riesgo de la diabetes

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Si pudiera evitar una enfermedad que cambia la vida, lo haría, ¿cierto? Pues, conocer los factores de riesgo de la diabetes y hacer algo para controlarlos, puede marcar la diferencia para millones de estadounidenses que tienen riesgo d...
- January 24, 2024
Blogs: Living with Diabetes? Learn More About What It Means

BCBSNM Connect Team

Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar). Our bodies use this sugar to fuel our cells with the energy they need to work the right way. It’s a fine balance, though. When blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, it ca...
- January 19, 2024
Blogs: Asthma Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors

BCBSNM Connect Team

The number of children with asthma has risen dramatically in the past few decades. With the wheezing comes worrying. Could your child be the one who is touched by this common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to k...
- January 12, 2024
Blogs: Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you have high cholesterol, there are ways you can lower it. When you do, you help reduce your risks for heart problems. You also boost your chances for living a longer, healthier life. What’s the first step? Work closely with your doctor. T...
- January 10, 2024
Tu Salud: Cuatro objetivos para que la familia esté en forma

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A veces usamos el invierno como excusa para dejar de lado los hábitos saludables. Comemos más alimentos no saludables, nos movemos menos y pasamos más tiempo frente a las pantallas. Y, esos malos hábitos pueden continuar i...
- January 4, 2024
Blogs: Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
- January 2, 2024
Medicare Español: Control de la diabetes en el hogar: elije buenos alimentos

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Controlar la diabetes puede parecer un trabajo de tiempo completo. Hay tantas cosas que pueden hacer que tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre suban y bajen. Mantenerte al día con todo, requiere tu atención a todas horas del d&iacut...
- December 18, 2023
Blogs: Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

BCBSNM Connect Team

Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr...
- December 5, 2023
Blogs: How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

BCBSNM Connect Team

Just about everyone knows eating fiber is the key to keeping you, um…regular. That's just one benefit of the food voted “Most Likely to Make a Middle Schooler Snicker.” It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also ma...
- December 1, 2023

Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

EquipoConnect January 28, 2026

¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
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Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team January 28, 2026

“I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure ...
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3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico

BCBSNM Connect Team January 28, 2026

Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSNM. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...
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Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

EquipoConnect January 21, 2026

La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
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Muchos ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales se pueden prevenir

EquipoConnect January 21, 2026

Las enfermedades cardíacas y los derrames cerebrales son la primera y la quinta causa de muerte respectivamente en los Estados Unidos, según U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Est...
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Cómo conseguir un médico de cabecera

EquipoConnect January 21, 2026

La vida cotidiana puede complicarse. Acudir a un chequeo anual o vacunarte contra la gripe cada año puede quedar fuera de tu larga lista de pendientes, especialmente si tienes niños. Pero las cosas pueden complicarse cuando alguien de t...
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Conceptos básicos de los seguros médicos: copago y coaseguro

EquipoConnect January 21, 2026

Si bien las primas se destinan para cubrir el costo total de la atención médica que recibes, lo costos de la atención médica suman más de lo que cubren las primas. Para mantener las primas más bajas, las cobe...
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El sentimiento de soledad entre los adolescentes: Cómo puedes ayudarlos

EquipoConnect January 20, 2026

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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Estar organizado ayuda a aliviar el estrés

EquipoConnect January 20, 2026

¿Estás estresado porque tu casa está desordenada, siempre llegas tarde, no comes bien y nunca duermes lo suficiente? Si te sientes identificado, probablemente podrías llevar una vida más organizada. Puede que piense...
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Lower Stress with Organization

BCBSNM Connect Team January 20, 2026

Are you stressed because your house is a mess, you’re always late, you don’t eat right and you never get enough sleep? If this sounds familiar, you could probably stand to be more organized. You may think organization sounds great; but it...
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSNM Connect Team January 16, 2026

Everyone is born with a thyroid. It’s the “butterfly-shaped” gland in the lower front part of your neck. It sits right below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland makes two hormones — T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxin...
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You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

BCBSNM Connect Team January 15, 2026

Think you’re too young to worry about hearing loss? You’re not. Things like listening to loud music, going to sporting events or working in a loud setting can harm your hearing. Take steps now to protect your hearing — once it&rsquo...
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How Do I Get an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

BCBSNM Connect Team January 15, 2026

There are two times when you can get health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year and runs for a limited time. This is when anyone can sign up for an individual and family pl...
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team January 14, 2026

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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What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

BCBSNM Connect Team January 13, 2026

Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health...
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