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Tu Salud: Ayuda a detener el acoso

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Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
- June 30, 2023
Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

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Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

BCBSNM Connect Team

Summer fun often includes outdoor cookouts. Who doesn’t like good food grilled to perfection? Sadly, food poisoning can make things less appetizing — fast. When temps and spirits are high, so is the risk for food contamination at your wee...
- June 9, 2023
Blogs: Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

BCBSNM Connect Team

Stroke can happen in an instant, and it can be a life-altering event. It inspires a fair amount of fear and worry in many. And for good reason. A stroke can strike anyone — no matter your age, ethnicity or sex. There is no typical stroke victi...
- June 5, 2023
Blogs: Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

BCBSNM Connect Team

Picnics, pool parties and backyard barbeques make summer fun. Naturally, good food is sure to be a big part of the fun-in-the-sun festivities. But before you get your grill on, remember this important bit of info. Hot temps boost the risk for food-bo...
- May 26, 2023
Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSNM Connect Team

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference b...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSNM Connect Team

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show he...
- May 18, 2023
Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSNM Connect Team

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe...
- May 10, 2023

Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
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Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

Todos conocemos el viejo dicho “Más vale prevenir que curar”, lo que simplemente significa que es mejor detectar los problemas de salud a tiempo. Muchos servicios preventivos incluidos en tu cobertura médica ayudan a lograr...
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 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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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2025

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2025

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increas...
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Protege tu piel mientras disfrutas del sol

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

El cáncer de piel es la forma más común de cáncer. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de los cánceres de piel son altamente tratables cuando se detectan de manera temprana. Y la mejor noticia es que puedes tomar me...
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Gane recompensas Blue Points

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (no para aquellos que cuentan con una cobertura a través de un empleador)....
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Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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What Is Schizophrenia and How Is It Treated?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 23, 2025

You may have heard about schizophrenia, but do you really know what it is? Schizophrenia is a long-term and serious mental health issue. It affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Below are some common warning signs of the issue that....
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Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team July 23, 2025

Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. About 4.9 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma...
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Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

EquipoConnect July 22, 2025

El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
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¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

EquipoConnect July 21, 2025

¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las m...
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 21, 2025

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
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How HMO Works: Seeing a Specialist

BCBSNM Connect Team July 18, 2025

Sometimes, you need to see a specialist for health care issues. If you have an HMO, your doctor can help find the right specialist for your needs. When you sign up for an HMO, your first step is to pick a primary care provider to manage yo...
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Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

EquipoConnect July 17, 2025

Cuando se trata de nuestra salud a largo plazo, es importante saber acerca de la inflamación y sus efectos. A medida que envejecemos, todos desarrollamos cierta inflamación. La clave de un envejecimiento más saludable es ser cons...
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