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  • Help Your Skin Help You

    Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

    Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    Blogs: Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you...
    • April 25, 2023
  • Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    Blogs: Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’...
    • March 27, 2023
  • 10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    Blogs: 10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During ...
    • March 10, 2023
  • 10 formas en que el alcohol afecta tu cuerpo

    Tu Salud: 10 formas en que el alcohol afecta tu cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Incluso pequeñas cantidades de alcohol pueden tener un gran impacto en tu cuerpo. Desde el primer trago, el alcohol entra en el torrente sanguíneo y viaja rápidamente a través de tu cuerpo. De acuerdo a tu edad, sexo y sa...
    • March 10, 2023
  • You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    Blogs: You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain  t...
    • March 10, 2023
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    La disfunción eréctil puede ser una señal de que debes checar tu corazón

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2025
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte para hombres y mujeres en los EE. UU. Una de las razones por la que esto ocurre es que muchas personas no son conscientes de que están en riesgo hasta que sufren un ataque card...
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    Preventing Decay with Dental Sealants

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 15, 2025
    Tooth decay is the most common ongoing childhood disease in the United States. Nearly half of all children between six and eight years old have cavities, which can cause pain and infections. If untreated, cavities can also lead to problems eating...
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    Ocho datos sorprendentes sobre la artritis

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    La artritis no es una enfermedad nueva. Incluso nuestros ancestros más antiguos experimentaron un gran dolor y rigidez en las articulaciones. La lucha por mantenernos flexibles y móviles puede llegar a ser más difícil a me...
    • 1062 Views
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    Compara los costos de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    Muchos de nosotros comparamos precios antes de comprar un producto o servicio para asegurarnos de tomar una decisión informada. Pero puede que no pensemos en comparar precios en lo que se refiere a nuestros servicios médicos. Y esa es ...
    • 4379 Views
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    Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si estás buscando grandes descuentos en productos y servicios relacionados con la salud, revisa el programa Blue365®. Es solo una ventaja más de ser un asegurado de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. Tú y tu familia p...
    • 1348 Views
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    ¿De qué se trata el programa Blue365?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si te gusta ahorrar, échale vistazo a Blue365®. Tienes muchas oportunidades de ahorrar en grande con el programa gratuito de descuentos para la salud y el bienestar que se ofrece a los asegurados de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexic...
    • 1601 Views
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 9, 2025
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
    • 4270 Views
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    ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2025
    Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar en los medicamentos recetados es asegurarte de que entiendas cómo funcionan los beneficios de tu cobertura médica. Un buen primer paso...
    • 1467 Views
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    Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 7, 2025
    Cuando el médico te manda a hacerte una prueba, es importante saber qué tipo de prueba es. Hay dos tipos: de prevención y de diagnóstico. Conocer la diferencia entre los dos tipos de pruebas te ayudará a comprender ...
    • 296 Views
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    Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 2, 2025
    What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. Gum disease causes inflammation, which can be a danger to the heart. Links have also been found between gum diseas...
    • 3604 Views
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    Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing Your Body and Mind

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 1, 2025
    Losing someone you love is one of life’s most stressful events. After a loss, you can experience a wide range of feelings. Although these emotions are part of grief and a natural response to any kind of loss, they can be hard to manage. To unde....
    • 1718 Views
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along wit....
    • 8954 Views
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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    Mantente seguro en el verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
    • 7355 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
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