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Blogs: How to Prevent a Heart Attack

BCBSNM Connect Team

The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one. How can you prevent becoming one of the millions of Americans who suffer a heart attack? There is actually a lot you can do to protect your heart. Knowing the risks and symptoms of heart d...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: The Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

You’ve likely heard the cliché a million times — “You are what you eat.” So you might nosh on foods reported to lower your blood pressure, strengthen your bones or burn belly fat. You might even load up on brain food t...
- August 30, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Tu hijo está teniendo problemas de salud mental?

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Los niños tienen mucho en la mente. Siempre están aprendiendo cosas nuevas y enfrentándose a retos que nunca han manejado. Y la pandemia ha hecho las cosas aún más difíciles para muchos niños. Han teni...
- August 30, 2024
Seguro Para Ti: Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

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Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
- August 30, 2024
Tu Salud: Tus médicos necesitan hablar entre ellos sobre tu atención médica

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Tú y tu doctor de cabecera (PCP por sus siglas en inglés) trabajan juntos para asegurar de que estes en la mejor salud posible. Es una calle de doble sentido. Tu doctor utiliza su capacitación y sus conocimientos para guiarte. Pe...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan. 15...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: Ease Your Joint Pain

BCBSNM Connect Team

Aches and pains happen. You sit too much and your back hurts. You get up and down a lot and your knees hurt. Or your neck or hips ache regularly. These aches and pains in your joints or back are common. A joint is the connection between two bones. It...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before. You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good ment...
- August 30, 2024
Tu Cobertura: ¿Sabes cómo mantenerte a salvo de los estafadores?

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Los estafadores siempre buscan nuevas maneras de robar tu información personal y tu dinero. Por eso, es una buena idea desconfiar de los extraños para protegerte de las estafas. Probablemente, ya sabes que no debes abrir mensajes de tex...
- August 30, 2024

Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

EquipoConnect June 28, 2023

Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
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Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the 2022-2023 flu season show a higher number of cases and deaths than the previous few flu seasons. During the pandemic, flu cases were down due to the steps taken to...
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Preventive Care Services

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like...
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Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

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...
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Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSNM Connect Team June 23, 2023

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...
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What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2023

You probably do your best to stay in shape. Maybe a burst of new motivation inspired you to ramp things up a bit — even add another activity to your regular workout routine. In your enthusiasm, maybe you charged full speed ahead instead of star....
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Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

BCBSNM Connect Team June 21, 2023

Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside look....
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Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

BCBSNM Connect Team June 21, 2023

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. With gum disease, inflammation not only puts the mouth at risk, but can be a danger to the heart. Links have also...
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Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 16, 2023

Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, may sound like a super-secret plan in a spy movie. It’s actually more dangerous. The syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. “Metabolic" refers to...
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Your Child’s Asthma Care: Build a Team

BCBSNM Connect Team June 15, 2023

They say it takes a village to raise a child. When the child has asthma, it takes a “village” of health experts. This health team will help your child manage their symptoms and live a normal, active life. Good communication with your chil...
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¿Cómo funcionan las Listas de medicamentos?

EquipoConnect June 9, 2023

¿Quieres saber si tu medicamento está cubierto por tu cobertura médica? En este video, nuestro espcialista en Servicio al Cliente le dice a Vanessa como funcionan las Listas de medicamentos y dónde encontrar la lista para revisar si su medicamento...
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¿Cómo puedo ahorrar dinero en medicamentos con receta?

EquipoConnect June 9, 2023

Aunque los medicamentos pueden ser costosos, hay formas de ahorrar algo de dinero en ellos. Asegúrate de mantenerte al día con María, mientras nuestro especialista en Servicio al Cliente le explica formas de ahorrar dinero en medicamentos con receta...
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¿Qué es una Cuenta de Ahorros para Gastos Médicos y cómo se utiliza?

EquipoConnect June 9, 2023

¿No eres uno para visitar al médico a menudo? Tal vez una Cuenta de Ahorros para Gastos Médicos pueda ser la mejor cobertura para ti. Conoce qué es una HSA (por sus siglas en inglés) y cómo puede ser la mejor opción cuando se trata de tu atención...
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Tips for a Safe July 4th

BCBSNM Connect Team June 9, 2023

Celebrating the Fourth of July and the birth of our nation’s independence is the most anticipated holiday of summer. Millions of Americans will head to the beach, lounge by the pool, take in a parade, and of course, celebrate with fireworks. Wh....
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Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

BCBSNM Connect Team June 9, 2023

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...
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