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Tu Salud: ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

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Cuando crees que tu hijo pudiese estar experimentando los síntomas de una enfermedad no siempre es un buen sentimiento. Esto puede ser aún más estresante, particularmente, ¡si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar! Te c...
- June 4, 2024
Blogs: Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

BCBSNM Connect Team

We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
- June 3, 2024
Blogs: Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

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Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways we can better meet your needs? We’re looking for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico members to join our Consumer Advisory Board (CAB). Our CAB volunteers will play a pivotal role in shaping the ...
- June 3, 2024
Blogs: Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

BCBSNM Connect Team

Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
- June 3, 2024
Tu Cobertura: Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

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La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
- May 31, 2024
Tu Salud: 4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

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La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento, existen cuatro tipos...
- May 30, 2024
Blogs: Busting Myths About Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

Managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. It means testing your blood sugar and focusing on your food. It means staying physically active and having a healthy weight. It means handling your insulin and other meds. It can also be a...
- May 30, 2024
Tu Cobertura: Compara los costos de la atención médica

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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 ...
- May 29, 2024
Blogs: Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

BCBSNM Connect Team

Women with breast cancer often have choices for medical treatment. If you're fighting breast cancer, your doctor will make a treatment plan. It might involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy. Along with questions about traditional t...
- May 24, 2024
Blogs: Blood Glucose Levels: Get Curious

BCBSNM Connect Team

Dinner is almost ready and it's that time again. You unzip your black pouch to take out a glucose meter. As you pull back the lever of the lancet, you think, "Gosh, I hope my blood sugar isn’t high again.” Blood glucose testing is vital f...
- May 23, 2024

What is ADHD?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 27, 2024

Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSNM Connect Team June 26, 2024

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....
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¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

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, ...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team June 26, 2024

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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¿Qué es TDAH?

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de aten...
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Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect June 26, 2024

¿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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Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team June 26, 2024

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
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VaxViewNM: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

EquipoConnect June 18, 2024

¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Te enlistaste en el ejé...
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Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
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How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
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Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 18, 2024

More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
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Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

EquipoConnect June 17, 2024

La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

BCBSNM Connect Team June 14, 2024

Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
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Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

EquipoConnect June 12, 2024

¿Crees que sabes lo que sentirías si tuvieras un ataque al corazón? Considera lo siguiente. Los ataques cardíacos silenciosos, conocidos como infartos de miocardio (SMI, en inglés), representan el 45% de los ataque...
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