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Blogs: Every Breath You Take

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your home may be warm and cozy, but is it good for your lungs? People tend to take their lungs for granted. We know we can’t live without them, but we don’t spend much time taking care of them. But as outdoor activities give way to indoo...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team

You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Check Up on Your Health with Annual Check-Ups

BCBSNM Connect Team

Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to&nbsp...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

Breath is life. Anyone who has ever had trouble breathing knows how frightening the experience can be. Sometimes people think breathing issues are just part of growing older. A nagging cough or slight wheeze could just be caused by a cold, but it cou...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to diabetes, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a big payoff. In fact, they may be able to help you prevent the disease or delay its onset. How? Many people don't know they have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood...
- October 2, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSNM Connect Team

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or yo...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSNM Connect Team

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 American adults say they’re not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023
Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023
Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
- August 21, 2023

Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

EquipoConnect August 30, 2022

La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
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Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2022

This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information....
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Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 22, 2022

Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

EquipoConnect August 5, 2022

Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: Los abrazos no solo causan ese sentido de bienestar cálido y estremecedor, ¡también pueden ser buenos para tu salud! Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien por tan solo 10 segundos aumenta las hormonas que t...
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7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

EquipoConnect August 2, 2022

No es difícil pensar en una razón para saltarte un entrenamiento. Muchos de nosotros lo hacemos. La palabra "O" es una gran excusa. "Estoy ocupado". Sí, cuando nos encontramos cortos de tiempo, el ejercicio muchas veces deja de s...
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Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022

There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
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One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022

It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other on...
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Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team July 20, 2022

If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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El costo de la atención médica

EquipoConnect July 5, 2022

Entender cómo funciona un seguro médico puede ser confuso. Por eso, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico desea empoderar a sus asegurados con información, para que entiendan cómo funcionan los seguros médicos y ...
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La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

EquipoConnect June 24, 2022

Uno de cada 5 adultos en Estados Unidos tiene algún problema de salud mental. Probablemente, conoces personas que sufren depresión o ansiedad. Algunas personas tienen ambas enfermedades. Son diferentes problemas de salud, pero comparte...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Medidas de seguridad para el verano

EquipoConnect June 7, 2022

Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano no es difícil. Puedes tomar medidas como beber mucha agua y usar protector solar; pero eso no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfruta...
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El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

EquipoConnect June 1, 2022

Antes de salir a preparar la comida para el BBQ, disfrutar de un día en la playa, o pasar la tarde en la piscina, es importante aplicar protector de sol para evitar los daños causados por los rayos UV del sol. ¿Pero cu&aacu...
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