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  • Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

    Blogs: Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you are new to injecting insulin or have been injecting insulin for so long that you don’t give it a second thought, it is very important to review the instruc...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

    Tu Cobertura: Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hacerte una prueba de detección de cáncer de colon es una forma importante de proteger tu salud. El cáncer de colon es la tercera causa principal de muerte por cáncer en los Estados Unidos. Pero el cáncer de colon s...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    Blogs: Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or sprea...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Qué le sucede a un corazón roto

    Tu Salud: Qué le sucede a un corazón roto

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Morir por un corazón roto parece ser la frase de una canción de música country. Pero todos hemos escuchado alguna historia de parejas de ancianos que compartieron juntos toda su vida en la que cuando fallece uno de los dos, el ot...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

    Blogs: Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes the choice is clear. If you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke, it’s best to go to an emergency room (ER). But what if you have a sore throat? Or an upset sto...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Prepárate para el Período de inscripciones abiertas

    Seguro Para Ti: Prepárate para el Período de inscripciones abiertas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El período de inscripción abierta puede resultar confuso. Primas. Deducibles. Coaseguro. Redes. No te preocupes, estamos aquí para ayudarte. Aquí hay tres pasos importantes que te pueden ayudar a prepararte para el period...
    • September 23, 2024
  • What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

    Blogs: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Dying of a broken heart sounds like something from a country song. But we’ve all heard the stories — the elderly couple married for decades that die within hours or days of the other’s passing. We often say that someone died of a br...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Pneumonia: A Lung Infection Can Affect Heart Health

    Blogs: Pneumonia: A Lung Infection Can Affect Heart Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Every year, nearly one million people in the United States end up in the hospital with pneumonia. Along with making breathing difficult, the infection places stress on the heart. The added stress raises the risk for heart attack, stroke and dying of ...
    • September 20, 2024
  • Save Money on Prescriptions with Medication Finder

    Blogs: Save Money on Prescriptions with Medication Finder

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The cost of prescription medicines is always a hot topic. Most of us have experienced sticker shock at least once when we’ve filled a prescription. So, it’s not surprising that one in four Americans say it’s hard to pay for their me...
    • September 18, 2024
  • How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

    Blogs: How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are things you love to do and things you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. For example, you may not be eager to have a colonoscopy. You're not alone. There’s a way you can dial down the dread. W...
    • September 18, 2024
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    The Benefits of Being Bilingual

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 17, 2024
    The United States is a country of many languages. It’s hard to know the exact number, but data shows there are between 68 and 76 million people in the U.S. who speak more than one language. So it’s no surprise that more children now grow ...
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    Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 13, 2024
    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...
    • 1276 Views
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    Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 13, 2024
    Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and...
    • 244 Views
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    Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 12, 2024
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
    • 249 Views
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    ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
    • 235 Views
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    10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
    • 266 Views
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    Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
    • 1402 Views
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    Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
    • 12861 Views
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    La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
    • 234 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
    • 5176 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
    • 3971 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 2385 Views
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    End Your Energy Slump

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
    • 2940 Views
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    Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days....
    • 2316 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 6777 Views
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