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Blogs: Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

Breath is life. Anyone who has ever had trouble breathing knows how frightening the experience can be. Sometimes people think breathing issues are just part of growing older. A nagging cough or slight wheeze could just be caused by a cold, but it cou...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to diabetes, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a big payoff. In fact, they may be able to help you prevent the disease or delay its onset. How? Many people don't know they have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood...
- October 2, 2023
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023
Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023
Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

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
Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t...
- August 1, 2023
Blogs: Avoiding Vision Loss from Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

For older adults with diabetes, vision loss can be a serious worry. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to blurry vision, even to blindness. Fortunately, with timely treatment, careful control of blood sugar and regular follow-ups, the risk for vision ...
- July 25, 2023
Blogs: Medicare and Planning for Your Family

BCBSNM Connect Team

Do you plan on clocking out when you turn 65? Sailing to exotic shores? Launching your own business or just kicking back in an easy chair? It’s time to think about your Medicare options. And if you have others covered by your plan, you&rs...
- July 24, 2023
Blogs: Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

BCBSNM Connect Team

As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescripti...
- July 17, 2023
Tu Salud: Ayuda a detener el acoso

EquipoConnect

Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
- June 30, 2023

Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi....
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Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

EquipoConnect February 27, 2026

La detección temprana del cáncer de mama es la mejor manera de prevenir muertes por esta enfermedad. Realizar exámenes en forma regular es la mejor manera de detectar a tiempo el cáncer de mama. Aproximadamente 1 de cada ...
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Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
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Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2026

Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a ...
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¿Por qué no puedes dormir?

EquipoConnect February 25, 2026

¿Te sientes más cansado de lo habitual? Sabes que no disfrutaste de una buena noche de sueño. ¿Pero qué te impide dormir? Resulta que existen muchos obstáculos potenciales para conciliar el sueño y man...
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 24, 2026

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team February 20, 2026

Just about everyone knows eating fiber is a key in keeping you regular in the bathroom. But that's just one benefit of the foods in this essential category. It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also have a role in preventing heart d.....
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Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

BCBSNM Connect Team February 12, 2026

Opioids are helpful when taken the right way. When misused, they can lead to dependence. This can lead to overdose or even accidental death. In 2023, about 76% of all overdose deaths involved opioids. Opioid misuse and related deaths have been consi...
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Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 12, 2026

Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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Bipolar Disorder Explained

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

About 6 million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the U.S. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and it is a lifelong condition. Not All BD Is the Same There are actually four types of BD. With bipola...
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What Is an HMO?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

An HMO — or health maintenance organization — can help keep your costs lower and more predictable compared to other types of plans. With one doctor to coordinate your care, an HMO health plan is easy to use. An HMO health plan offers...
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How to Find In-Network Providers

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Your online m...
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Make Your Child's Smiles Sparkle

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

A child’s mouth is important for many parts of their life — eating, speaking, learning and even self-esteem. Starting healthy habits early sets kids up for a healthier adulthood. Here are a few ways kids can keep their smiles bright, conf...
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What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 9, 2026

If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
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