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  • More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    Blogs: More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Men face some serious health risks. Heart disease and cancer account for nearly 40 percent of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are also a common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke account for another 10 percen...
    • October 24, 2024
  • Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    Tu Salud: Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Por lo general, las palabras “saludable” y “Halloween” no van juntas, por razones obvias. Halloween es la única época del año en que los niños se sienten libres de comer tantas golosinas como puedan...
    • October 23, 2024
  • Bienestar social: ¿el ajetreo conduce a la soledad?

    Tu Salud: Bienestar social: ¿el ajetreo conduce a la soledad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    A los estadounidenses les encanta estar ocupados. Por desgracia, hacer malabares para mantener el trabajo, la familia y las tareas domésticas implica que la persona promedio “trabaja” 60 horas o más por semana. No es de...
    • October 23, 2024
  • Social Well-Being: Is Your Busyness Leading to Loneliness?

    Blogs: Social Well-Being: Is Your Busyness Leading to Loneliness?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Americans love to be busy. Unfortunately, juggling our jobs, families and home chores means the average person “works” 60 or more hours each week. No wonder people just want to plop down on the sofa and binge watch their favorite TV show ...
    • October 23, 2024
  • What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    Blogs: What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your heart rate is always changing. It’s up when you’re walking. Down when you’re sitting still. But what can it tell you about your overall health? Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your heart rate...
    • October 21, 2024
  • Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

    Blogs: Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for those living with diabetes isn’t very different from one for people without diabetes. Our bodies...
    • October 21, 2024
  • How Do I Get an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

    Blogs: How Do I Get an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are two times when you can get health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment.  Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year. Any other sign-up time falls under special enrollment. To obtain health insurance during sp...
    • October 21, 2024
  • Check Out the New, Improved BCBSNM App

    Blogs: Check Out the New, Improved BCBSNM App

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The new BCBSNM App now offers access to more of your health plan information in one place. Our mobile app allows you to access your medical and pharmacy benefits information in one app. And if you have vision or dental coverage with us, you can also ...
    • October 21, 2024
  • Postpartum Health

    Blogs: Postpartum Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The days and weeks after giving birth are often a happy time. They're also a period of adjustment and healing for mothers. While you bond with your baby, make time for a post-delivery checkup with your provider. Your doctor plays an important role i...
    • October 19, 2024
  • Save Money With a Preferred Pharmacy

    Blogs: Save Money With a Preferred Pharmacy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Did you know your health plan may offer a preferred pharmacy network? When you use a preferred pharmacy, you pay the lowest out-of-pocket cost on covered prescription drugs. With your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico prescription drug plan, y...
    • October 18, 2024
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    ¿El asma se cura?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 30, 2022
    Conforme crecemos podemos dejar atrás los zapatos y la ropa que ya no nos quedan. ¿Pero, es posible deshacernos del asma para siempre también? Desafortunadamente, la idea de que uno puede dejar de tener asma una vez q...
    • 4719 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-09/social_2D00_anxiety_5F00_680x320_5F00_connect.jpg

    ¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 25, 2022
    ¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social es un...
    • 2403 Views
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    Salud del hombre: Actúa ahora para prosperar a cualquier edad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 15, 2022
    No puedes detener el tiempo, pero puedes mantenerte saludable a medida que envejeces si haces algunos cambios. Vale la pena el esfuerzo para vivir una vida plena mientras envejeces. Controla lo que puedes El envejecimiento saludable depende de muchos...
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    La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 27, 2022
    Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
    • 2628 Views
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    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 22, 2022
    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&...
    • 3099 Views
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    Men’s Health: Take Action Now to Thrive at Every Age

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 22, 2022
    You may not be able to stop time from marching on. But by making a few changes, you can stay healthy as you age. Being able to live the life you want as you get older is worth the effort. Control What You Can Many things influence healthy aging....
    • 1300 Views
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    La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 22, 2022
    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 .....
    • 2102 Views
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    Telehealth Makes It Easier to Get Mental Health Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022
    Many people struggle to get help for mental health concerns. The growing availability of telehealth care is helping with one part of the problem, offering simpler access to care. Telehealth use has grown significantly in recent years , especiall...
    • 1554 Views
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    Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022
    We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
    • 1671 Views
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    Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2022
    Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
    • 641 Views
  • Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

    Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

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    H Esq March 10, 2022
    Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
    • 6582 Views
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    Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022
    If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
    • 856 Views
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    Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022
    Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
    • 1282 Views
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    Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team February 28, 2022
    Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
    • 8479 Views
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    ¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 28, 2022
    Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
    • 2526 Views
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