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  • Fulfilling the Wishes of Loved Ones at the End of Life

    Blogs: Fulfilling the Wishes of Loved Ones at the End of Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Talking about the end of a life with friends and family members is often a hard conversation. Many of us don’t think we need to think over important final decisions when health is good.  For a young, healthy person, these talks a...
    • August 17, 2023
  • Eat, Move, Sleep: Physical Well-being

    Blogs: Eat, Move, Sleep: Physical Well-being

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    For more than 30 years, physical activity was the main focus of worksite health promotion. Step challenges and on-site yoga went hand-in-hand with weight-loss initiatives. Together, they made up “wellness at work.” With the move...
    • August 16, 2023
  • How to $ave Money

    Blogs: How to $ave Money

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are many ways you can help keep your health care costs down. Try these tips to find $avings on doctor visits, prescription medications, fitness trackers and more. We have resources to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider F...
    • August 15, 2023
  • Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    Blogs: Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lyc...
    • August 15, 2023
  • How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    Blogs: How to Make the Most of a Date with Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Wouldn’t it be great to call your doctor and get in to see them when you need to? Waiting to see a care provider can be hard. Left to our own devices, we’re often tempted to self-diagnose. We call mom to get her advice about what to put ...
    • August 14, 2023
  • Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    Blogs: Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Its happens to many of us. We move or lift something the wrong way and our back protests. Sometimes it’s just a brief twinge of pain — a reminder to move more carefully. Other times, the pain may be intense and last a long time. The ...
    • August 13, 2023
  • From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    Blogs: From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S...
    • August 12, 2023
  • Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    Blogs: Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body. ...
    • August 11, 2023
  • Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    Blogs: Career Wellness: It's Important to Your Health and Well-Being

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It doesn’t seem like a crazy aspiration. We spend so much time of our time working, wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy what we do? Who doesn’t want to spend their time doing something interesting, rewarding and personally fulfill...
    • August 10, 2023
  • Getting Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    Blogs: Getting Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You may think, "I never go to the doctor, so I don’t need health insurance." Think again. Health Insurance protects your physical and financial wellbeing. Let’s see what might happen if you have to take your kid to the ER, but don’t...
    • August 9, 2023
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    Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 12, 2024
    When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a h...
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    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 10, 2024
    About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you...
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    Check Your Coverage and Other Tips to Move Like a Pro

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 10, 2024
    Moving can be exciting — whatever your reason. You might relocate for a new job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. Perhaps you’re pulling up roots just for the thrill of living in a different place. Still, moving can also be str...
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    Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 7, 2024
    You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. Now it’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. You can take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your p...
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    Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 7, 2024
    It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, ba...
    • 4664 Views
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    Are You Caring For Your Colon?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 7, 2024
    It’s not a topic most of us like to talk about — or even think about. Colon cancer screening isn't fun, but it's important for good reason. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Sc...
    • 6334 Views
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    Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes: The Connection

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 5, 2024
    About six million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the US. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Those who live with the disease may cope with the constant shift between ep...
    • 2109 Views
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    ¿Crees que tu hijo tiene asma?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 4, 2024
    Cuando crees que tu hijo pudiese estar experimentando los síntomas de una enfermedad no siempre es un buen sentimiento. Esto puede ser aún más estresante, particularmente, ¡si notas que tiene dificultad para respirar! Te c...
    • 2165 Views
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    Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 3, 2024
    Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
    • 5107 Views
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    Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 3, 2024
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • 3737 Views
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    Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 3, 2024
    Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
    • 750 Views
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    Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 3, 2024
    Las personas con diabetes pueden llegar a sufrir problemas de la vista que llevan a la pérdida de la vista o a la ceguera. Y la enfermedad ocular diabética a menudo no presenta síntomas tempranos. Es por eso que un examen anual d...
    • 7374 Views
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    Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 3, 2024
    People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the....
    • 11112 Views
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 31, 2024
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
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    4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 30, 2024
    La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento , existen cuatro tipos...
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