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Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSNM Connect Team

It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed is c...
- April 10, 2024
Blogs: Staying In-Network Is Important

BCBSNM Connect Team

You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, ...
- April 8, 2024
Blogs: Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

BCBSNM Connect Team

Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
- April 5, 2024
Blogs: When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

BCBSNM Connect Team

Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak...
- April 5, 2024
Blogs: Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office with an In-Home Assessment

BCBSNM Connect Team

A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you...
- April 5, 2024
Blogs: Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you don’t feel heard. Or you just think i...
- April 4, 2024
Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

BCBSNM Connect Team

How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
- April 4, 2024
Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

BCBSNM Connect Team

Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
- April 4, 2024
Blogs: How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke your...
- March 25, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

EquipoConnect

La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
- March 25, 2024

Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

EquipoConnect November 10, 2025

Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
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Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care...
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Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
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Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

La vida adulta es una etapa emocionante de la vida. Por lo general, la universidad, la carrera profesional y las relaciones románticas empiezan a tomar un lugar primordial. Pero también hay aspectos más rutinarios de la vida adul...
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Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your he....
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¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
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Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 6, 2025

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
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From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

BCBSNM Connect Team November 3, 2025

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.....
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¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

EquipoConnect October 30, 2025

Al contratar un seguro médico todos queremos elegir la cobertura que mejor se ajuste a nuestras necesidades. Un tipo de cobertura que vale la pena considerar es la cobertura médica con deducible alto (HDHP, en inglés). A veces, t...
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Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade...
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How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025

There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may...
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Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

EquipoConnect October 28, 2025

El comienzo de un nuevo año parece el momento adecuado para fijarse metas. Incluso podemos hacer listas de cosas que nos gustaría cambiar. Nuestras listas suelen incluir metas como “comer sano” y “hacer más eje...
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2025

The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
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Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025

The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
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Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025

Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases. A colorful diet equals a ...
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