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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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    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&...
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    Cómo encontrar maneras de lidiar con situaciones estresantes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    El estrés forma parte de la vida, desde cuestiones que no tienen mucha importancia hasta eventos traumáticos mayores. Ya que las respuestas biológicas del cuerpo ante el estrés pueden dañar tu salud mental y f&iacut...
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    What Exactly Is Asthma?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 5, 2024
    In the United States, more than 27 million people have asthma. Nearly 4.5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? With asthma, the lungs and airways can easily become inflamed. They swell and narr...
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    Cosas que debes saber sobre la conmoción cerebral en los niños y el deporte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Todos sabemos que una conmoción cerebral puede ser grave, pero muchos desconocemos sus síntomas. ¿Sabes qué hacer si tu hijo sufre una conmoción cerebral? Los niños pequeños, los adolescentes y los ad...
    • 2240 Views
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    ¿Cansado de tener alergias? Sigue estos pasos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2024
    ¿Las alergias estacionales te están agobiando con estornudos, nariz que gotea, e irritación de ojos y garganta? Puede ser hora de escalar tu tratamiento. Combatir las alergias otoñales Las alergias estacionales siempre es...
    • 1581 Views
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    How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    Talking about suicide is an effective way to help prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . This national network of local crisis centers wants everyone to kno...
    • 2835 Views
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    Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and...
    • 1126 Views
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    Protect Your Skin While Enjoying the Sunshine

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early. And the best news is that you can take steps to prevent them. That involves protecting your skin and being on the lookout for sk...
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    Combate la gripe: vacúnate

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2024
    Muchas personas no saben que pueden contraer influenza, la enfermedad respiratoria que a menudo llamamos "gripe", en cualquier época del año. Los virus de la gripe suelen alcanzar su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero .&...
    • 2374 Views
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    Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
    • 5495 Views
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    Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
    • 6716 Views
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    Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 1, 2024
    Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increas...
    • 4587 Views
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    Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 31, 2024
    Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamentos...
    • 3783 Views
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    Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 31, 2024
    Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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