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  • Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

    Blogs: Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time.  "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
    • April 5, 2024
  • When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    Blogs: When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak...
    • April 5, 2024
  • Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office with an In-Home Assessment

    Blogs: Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office with an In-Home Assessment

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you...
    • April 5, 2024
  • Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    Blogs: Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you don’t feel heard. Or you just think i...
    • April 4, 2024
  • Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    Blogs: Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The simp...
    • April 4, 2024
  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
    • April 4, 2024
  • Be Prepared for Tornado Season

    Blogs: Be Prepared for Tornado Season

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    In minutes, violent weather can leave a trail of ruin. It’s important to be ready for tornado season. April through June is tornado season, but tornadoes can happen at any time. The best time to prepare is when you’re not under threat fro...
    • March 29, 2024
  • Be Prepared for Any Emergency

    Blogs: Be Prepared for Any Emergency

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
    • March 27, 2024
  • Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

    Blogs: Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Stress has a way of rearing its ugly head. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body oft...
    • March 26, 2024
  • How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    Blogs: How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke your...
    • March 25, 2024
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    Cuatro hispanos pioneros en la medicina que mejoraron nuestras vidas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 20, 2024
    Fueron pioneros, tomadores de riesgos y médicos dedicados decididos a aportar algo mejor al mundo, algo que transcendía más allá de sus atributos personales. Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al 1...
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    Why Meningitis Travels Fast and How You Can Prevent It

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 19, 2024
    If you lived on campus during your college years, chances are your school required a meningitis vaccine. With good reason. The disease is common among children and young adults. Close contact in school classrooms, daycare centers and dorms are perfec...
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    Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 16, 2024
    They are questions parents and managers often ask. Is it better to be nice so people like you? Or does tough-love get more results? Are people more responsive when you demand respect and hard work? Most people think it’s better to be tough. Aft....
    • 1766 Views
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    How Do You Help a Teen With an Eating Disorder?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 16, 2024
    Teens see very thin models on TV and touched-up pictures of celebrities online. These images are everywhere, and they make many teens question the way they look. While it’s normal for teens to worry about their bodies, it may put them at risk .....
    • 2895 Views
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    Oh, Sugar! Less is Best for Lower Disease Risk

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 15, 2024
    You may crave something sugary, but our bodies don’t work best on sweets. Simple sugars, often found in sweets and snack foods, give us “empty” calories. Although they may give us a short-lived energy boost, they mainly add calorie...
    • 2521 Views
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    Kids and Sports Concussions: Things to Know

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 15, 2024
    We all know that a concussion can be serious, but many of us don’t know its symptoms. Do you know what to do if your child gets one? Young children, teenagers and young adults have a higher risk because their brains are still developing. H...
    • 3623 Views
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    Don’t Be Sidelined by Exercise-Induced Asthma

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 14, 2024
    David Beckham is one of the best-known soccer players of all time. Roy Hibbert is a two-time NBA All-Star. Swimmer Amy Van Dyken is a six-time Olympic gold medalist. What do these athletes all have in common? They all live with asthma. Be...
    • 4946 Views
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    Que el asma inducida por el ejercicio no te deje fuera de juego

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 14, 2024
    David Beckham es uno de los jugadores de fútbol más conocidos de todos los tiempos. Roy Hibbert ha sido un All-Star de la NBA en dos ocasiones. La nadadora Amy Van Dyken ganó seis medallas de oro en dos Juegos Olímpicos.&...
    • 4167 Views
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    ¿Qué es la Coordinación de Beneficios?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 14, 2024
    Cuando necesitas atención médica y cuentas con dos coberturas médicas diferentes, las aseguradoras coordinarán los servicios con cobertura. Esto te ayuda a obtener la cobertura máxima cuando lo necesites. Si cuenta...
    • 4020 Views
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    Try the Mediterranean Lifestyle for Healthy Living

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 12, 2024
    A warm golden sun. A shimmering blue sea. Meals filled with mouth-watering fresh fruits, earthy whole grains, beans and potatoes. Their distinctive flavors enhanced with local olive oil. Sounds pretty good, right? The people of Ikaria, Greece, enjoy...
    • 4770 Views
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    ¿Qué es la enfermedad cardíaca?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 7, 2024
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte tanto para hombres y mujeres en Estados Unidos. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, en inglés), uno de cada quatro estad...
    • 5387 Views
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    What is Heart Disease?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 7, 2024
    Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one in four Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning signs.....
    • 5784 Views
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    Health Insurance Options for College Students

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 7, 2024
    The semester is well underway and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you ....
    • 2799 Views
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    La conexión entre el trastorno bipolar y la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 6, 2024
    Aproximadamente seis millones de adultos, adolescentes y niños padecen de trastorno bipolar (BD, en inglés). Este suele diagnosticarse antes de los 25 años y, una vez que se presenta, la enfermedad no desaparece. Aquellos que pa...
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    Ayuda a potenciar el tratamiento contra el cáncer de mama con las terapias complementarias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Las mujeres que padecen cáncer de mama tienen opciones para recibir tratamiento médico. Si luchas contra el cáncer de mama, tu médico creará un plan de tratamiento que puede incluir alguna intervención quir&...
    • 1480 Views
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