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  • ¿Sabes cómo mantenerte a salvo de los estafadores?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Sabes cómo mantenerte a salvo de los estafadores?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los estafadores siempre buscan nuevas maneras de robar tu información personal y tu dinero. Por eso, es una buena idea desconfiar de los extraños para protegerte de las estafas. Probablemente, ya sabes que no debes abrir mensajes de tex...
    • August 30, 2024
  • Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

    Blogs: Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
    • August 30, 2024
  • Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    Blogs: Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., one in three adults care for others. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Being a caregiver can be stressful and demanding. It often lead...
    • August 29, 2024
  • Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    Blogs: Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. You may already know not to open that strange text me...
    • August 29, 2024
  • What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

    Blogs: What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your monthly health care insurance premiums go toward many aspects of health care. Your premium payment — along with those of other members — all go into a pool of funds used  to pay hospitals, doctors, drug companies and for other h...
    • August 28, 2024
  • Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

    Tu Salud: Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Tomar un medicamento genérico no es como comprar un jabón de una marca genérica de una tienda específica. Con el jabón, es posible que notes algunas diferencias. Por ejemplo, puede oler diferente y es posible que te...
    • August 28, 2024
  • Brush Up on Your Cybercrime Spotting Skills

    Blogs: Brush Up on Your Cybercrime Spotting Skills

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When it comes to cybercrime, it seems like there’s always some new threat. To stay safe, it’s a good idea to learn how to spot the latest scams. It pays to be careful. Cybercrimes  are getting more and more sophisticated, and users n...
    • August 27, 2024
  • Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

    Blogs: Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Germs. They’re everywhere you don’t want them to be. You can’t see them, but they’re waiting. Germs are lurking on the handrail of every stairway you use. The same handrail a woman gripped right after coughing into her hand. N...
    • August 27, 2024
  • Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    Blogs: Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show  relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People ...
    • August 26, 2024
  • ¿Vapear es tan malo para tu salud como fumar?

    Tu Salud: ¿Vapear es tan malo para tu salud como fumar?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Una de las peores cosas que puedes hacer por tus pulmones y tu salud en general es fumar. Pero muchos aún no saben que vapear también es peligroso. Aunque los expertos expresaron su preocupación desde el principio, no todos recib...
    • August 23, 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...
    • 1274 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...
    • 248 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...
    • 233 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...
    • 262 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...
    • 1400 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 ...
    • 12856 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...
    • 232 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...
    • 5175 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...
    • 3968 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&...
    • 2383 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....
    • 2938 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....
    • 2315 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...
    • 6776 Views
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