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  • Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

    Blogs: Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Want to hear some good news about diabetes? For many of us, the disease can be delayed or even prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. This is important because diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. That’s about one o...
    • February 17, 2023
  • What is a CDHP and How Does It Work?

    Blogs: What is a CDHP and How Does It Work?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Buying health insurance can be very confusing. We all want to choose the best plans for our needs. One plan worth a close look is the consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) – sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan and high-deductible heal...
    • February 6, 2023
  • Fuel Your Brain: What Foods Support Mental Health?

    Blogs: Fuel Your Brain: What Foods Support Mental Health?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you pay attention, your body will tell you if what you’re eating is good for it or not. You may feel energized after a healthy meal. Revived from drinking a tall glass of water. Or you may feel sluggish if you eat too much. Or uncomfortable ...
    • February 2, 2023
  • Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    Blogs: Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If sleeping doesn’t come easy, you’ve probably already tried a few things you thought might help. If they didn’t help, there may be another option — more activity each day. It may seem odd to say that more activity can help yo...
    • February 1, 2023
  • ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    Tu Salud: ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si dormir no te resulta fácil, es probable que ya hayas seguido algunos consejos que pensabas que podrían ser útiles. Pero si este no ha sido el caso, puede haber otra opción: realizar más actividad física to...
    • February 1, 2023
  • How Serious is Cirrhosis?

    Blogs: How Serious is Cirrhosis?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) works closely with Loyola University School of Medicine to support research about cirrhosis of the liver. By doing so, we help doctors anticipate and treat the growing number of cases they now see. Da...
    • January 27, 2023
  • Getting to Know Your Doctor

    Blogs: Getting to Know Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Developing a good relationship with your doctor is important. In fact, it’s one of the best things you do for your wellbeing. Working closely together, you’ll map out a plan to take care of any health issues or concerns you may. It might ...
    • January 25, 2023
  • Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    Blogs: Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Angela R. had her first child when she was 21. Fifteen years later, she learned she was expecting her second at the age of 36. While her first pregnancy went smoothly, a complication rose its head 25 weeks into her second. Gestational diabetes. &ldqu...
    • January 25, 2023
  • How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

    Blogs: How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When medical care can no longer help a patient, it may be time to consider hospice care. Unlike medical care that is meant to cure illness, hospice care is designed to ease pain in terminally ill patients. By making patients comfortable with pai...
    • January 24, 2023
  • What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    Blogs: What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Everyone is born with a thyroid. It’s the “butterfly-shaped” gland in the lower front part of your neck. It sits right below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland makes two hormones – T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxin...
    • January 20, 2023
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    One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022
    It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other on...
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2022
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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    Planificar el regreso a clases: Las consultas médicas de tu hijo deben ser prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 25, 2022
    Para regresar a clases sin complicaciones, la preparación es clave. Es recomendable que tengas los materiales de la escuela antes de que las clases comiencen. Y también, asegurarte de que los niños tengan ropa y zapatos de la esc...
    • 2247 Views
  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 20, 2022
    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
    • 688 Views
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    ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2022
    Todos sabemos que los hábitos de alimentación saludables son vitales para una buena salud. Sin embargo, muchos de nosotros todavía comemos demasiado de lo que no es bueno para nosotros y muy poco de lo que es bueno. Si deseas viv...
    • 723 Views
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    El costo de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 5, 2022
    Entender cómo funciona un seguro médico puede ser confuso. Por eso, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico desea empoderar a sus asegurados con información, para que entiendan cómo funcionan los seguros médicos y ...
    • 873 Views
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 2, 2022
    Casi 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses tiene colesterol alto, que puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar enfermedades cardíacas. De hecho, las personas con colesterol total alto tienen aproximadamente el doble de riesgo de ...
    • 1076 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 27, 2022
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 1686 Views
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    La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 24, 2022
    Uno de cada 5 adultos en Estados Unidos tiene algún problema de salud mental. Probablemente, conoces personas que sufren depresión o ansiedad. Algunas personas tienen ambas enfermedades. Son diferentes problemas de salud, pero comparte...
    • 1372 Views
  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 745 Views
  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 730 Views
  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
    • 988 Views
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    Medidas de seguridad para el verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 7, 2022
    Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano no es difícil. Puedes tomar medidas como beber mucha agua y usar protector solar; pero eso no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfruta...
    • 3144 Views
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    El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 1, 2022
    Antes de salir a preparar la comida para el BBQ, disfrutar de un día en la playa, o pasar la tarde en la piscina, es importante aplicar protector de sol para evitar los daños causados por los rayos UV del sol. ¿Pero cu&aacu...
    • 17868 Views
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    Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 31, 2022
    Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. Puede ser que los ojos no siempre sean lo primero en lo que p...
    • 22635 Views
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