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  • Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

    Blogs: Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests. When an illness can’t be avoided, stepping up to help direct your own health care is critical. Get Involved in Your Care

    Lisa Redman proactively fought her high chance of getting cancer after she helped care for her younger sister, Suzanne, who died at 39 from an aggressive case of breast…

    • October 16, 2023
  • Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    Blogs: Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
    • October 8, 2023
  • 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

    Blogs: 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Believe it or not, there are only a handful of reasons that may lead to a health care service not getting approved or a claim not being paid. They fall into these five buckets. The claim has errors. Minor data errors are the most common culprit...
    • October 8, 2023
  • The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

    Blogs: The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your mental health touches so many parts of your daily life. It affects how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Your thoughts and feelings affect how healthy you are. It isn’t surprising that having a mental h...
    • October 7, 2023
  • Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

    Blogs: Eat Whole Grains for a Healthier You

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Adding more whole grains to your diet is an easy way to get more health benefits from the foods you eat. If you picture a slice of dry wheat bread when you hear “whole grains,” don't worry. There are a lot of tasty whole grains waiti...
    • October 6, 2023
  • Every Breath You Take

    Blogs: Every Breath You Take

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your home may be warm and cozy, but is it good for your lungs? People tend to take their lungs for granted. We know we can’t live without them, but we don’t spend much time taking care of them. But as outdoor activities give way to indoo...
    • October 5, 2023
  • Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    Blogs: Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
    • October 5, 2023
  • Check Up on Your Health with Annual Check-Ups

    Blogs: Check Up on Your Health with Annual Check-Ups

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to&nbsp...
    • October 3, 2023
  • Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

    Blogs: Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

    Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
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    What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023
    Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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    Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023
    If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
    • 1337 Views
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    Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023
    What if you could do just one quick thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit is packed with good...
    • 1005 Views
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    Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 25, 2023
    El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
    • 1690 Views
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    Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023
    Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s trea.....
    • 9527 Views
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    Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 24, 2023
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. Everyone wants to find ways to save on their medications. One of the best ways to save is to make sure you understand your health plan’s benefits and how they work. Knowledge is power,...
    • 2637 Views
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    ¿Mis medicamentos recetados están incluidos en la cobertura para medicamentos o en la cobertura médica?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 24, 2023
    Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Todos buscamos maneras de ahorrar al surtirlos. Una de las mejores maneras de hacerlo es conociendo lo que paga el seguro médico. Después de todo, el conocimiento es poder,...
    • 1010 Views
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    Sexual Assault Awareness: An Important Subject That Affects Everyone

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 1, 2023
    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Yet, sexual assault isn’t confined to a single month of the year. It’s a serious public health problem that hurts millions of children and adults across the United States. Sexual violen...
    • 3079 Views
  • Maternity Services and Screenings

    Maternity Services and Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 31, 2023
    Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025
    • 830 Views
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    The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 31, 2023
    Most people have a favorite song. For centuries, we’ve used songs and music to tell stories and share our histories. But in addition to telling us stories and allowing us to share histories, music can also have a positive impact on our health. ....
    • 3144 Views
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    Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 28, 2023
    Life happens. Things change. Some changes can even affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can only sign up for a health in...
    • 3358 Views
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    Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 27, 2023
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
    • 8181 Views
  • Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 22, 2023
    Many factors can raise a person’s risk for diabetes. Family history, age, weight diet and lack of physical activity are the most common. Some prescription medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can boost the risk, too. It may...
    • 669 Views
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    Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 17, 2023
    ¿Estás evitando hacerte un examen de detección del cáncer de colon porque crees que es doloroso o innecesario? Tienes que saber que el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en...
    • 3474 Views
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    10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 10, 2023
    Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During...
    • 8969 Views
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