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  • How to $ave Money

    Blogs: How to $ave Money

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are many ways you can help keep your health care costs down. Try these tips to find $avings on doctor visits, prescription medications, fitness trackers and more. We have resources to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider F...
    • August 15, 2023
  • Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    Blogs: Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lyc...
    • August 15, 2023
  • How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    Blogs: How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Wouldn’t it be great to call your doctor and get in to see them when you need to? Waiting to see a care provider can be hard. Left to our own devices, we’re often tempted to self-diagnose. We call mom to get her advice about what to put ...
    • August 14, 2023
  • Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    Blogs: Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Its happens to many of us. We move or lift something the wrong way and our back protests. Sometimes it’s just a brief twinge of pain — a reminder to move more carefully. Other times, the pain may be intense and last a long time. The ...
    • August 13, 2023
  • From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    Blogs: From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S...
    • August 12, 2023
  • Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    Blogs: Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body. ...
    • August 11, 2023
  • Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    Blogs: Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It doesn’t seem like a crazy aspiration. We spend so much time of our time working, wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy what we do? Who doesn’t want to spend their time doing something interesting, rewarding and personally fulfill...
    • August 10, 2023
  • Getting Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    Blogs: Getting Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You may think, "I never go to the doctor, so I don’t need health insurance." Think again. Health Insurance protects your physical and financial wellbeing. Let’s see what might happen if you have to take your kid to the ER, but don’t...
    • August 9, 2023
  • Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    Blogs: Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you have diabetes, it affects your whole body — even your mouth. Don’t skip regular dental checkups. Along with managing your blood sugar levels, dental care helps you keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar ...
    • August 8, 2023
  • Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

    Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging  has a handy Workout to Go booklet  that you can download. You'll find easy, s...
    • August 4, 2023
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    ¿Es posible solicitar un seguro de gastos médicos ahora mismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2025
    La vida es impredecible. Las cosas cambian. Algunos de estos cambios podrían afectar a tu seguro de gastos médicos. A eso se le conoce como un "suceso que lo hace elegible". ¿Qué es lo que quiere decir este t&eac...
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    La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 25, 2025
    Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
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    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 25, 2025
    If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it&...
    • 3221 Views
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    Aspectos básicos de los servicios médicos para el embarazo incluidos en el seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 20, 2025
    Tener un bebé te cambia la vida. Y aunque los bebés son una bendición, también cuestan dinero, incluso antes de su nacimiento. Por eso es importante que tengas un seguro médico antes, durante y después del em...
    • 16 Views
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    Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 13, 2025
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my prescr....
    • 2825 Views
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    Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Members Rewards

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 13, 2025
    Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
    • 3416 Views
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    8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 12, 2025
    Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
    • 3555 Views
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    Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 9, 2025
    RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air quality. The...
    • 4344 Views
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    Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 6, 2025
    What if you could do one thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit should be packed with good health...
    • 1239 Views
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    Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 2, 2025
    If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
    • 1800 Views
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    Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 29, 2025
    Life happens. Things change. Some changes may affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can sign up for a health insurance pl...
    • 3481 Views
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    Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 29, 2025
    Eres una persona saludable. Comes y te ejercitas como se debe. Ni siquiera has tenido una caries. Puede que te sientas invencible y pienses que saltarte un chequeo anual no haría la gran diferencia. Pero no es así. Los exámenes ...
    • 2844 Views
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    A Parent’s Nightmare: When Young Kids Can’t Sleep and How to Help Them

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 29, 2025
    At the end of a long, hard day, nothing looks more inviting than a soft bed and fluffy pillow to drift off to sleep on. Until your kid wanders in and tells you he can’t sleep. Sleep is vital for kids’ growing bodies and developing minds. ...
    • 3143 Views
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    Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 28, 2025
    Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
    • 5304 Views
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