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  • When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    Blogs: When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    Blogs: Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Regular medical, dental and vision care are all important for your total health. That’s why it’s good to have all three kinds of insurance. Today, many people buy health coverage on their own. What “comes with” medical coverag...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Enrolled for 2025? Here’s What to Expect Next

    Blogs: Enrolled for 2025? Here’s What to Expect Next

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you chose your 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months ...
    • October 28, 2024
  • ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo.  ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
    • October 28, 2024
  • How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    Blogs: How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Taking a generic drug is not like buying a store-brand soap. With soap, you might notice a difference. It may smell different. You may need to use more than the brand-name product. That is not true with generic drugs.  When companies make a bran...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Need to See a Specialist?

    Blogs: Need to See a Specialist?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    Blogs: Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
    • October 24, 2024
  • More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    Blogs: More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Men face some serious health risks. Heart disease and cancer account for nearly 40 percent of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are also a common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke account for another 10 percen...
    • October 24, 2024
  • Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    Tu Salud: Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Por lo general, las palabras “saludable” y “Halloween” no van juntas, por razones obvias. Halloween es la única época del año en que los niños se sienten libres de comer tantas golosinas como puedan...
    • October 23, 2024
  • What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    Blogs: What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your heart rate is always changing. It’s up when you’re walking. Down when you’re sitting still. But what can it tell you about your overall health? Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your heart rate...
    • October 21, 2024
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    Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 27, 2025
    Having a baby is life-changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital ...
    • 6227 Views
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    Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 16, 2025
    Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
    • 2939 Views
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    ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 14, 2025
    ¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de ...
    • 129 Views
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    Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 13, 2025
    Puedes hacer muchas cosas para estar saludable. Como asegurarte de programar las consultas médicas preventivas y hacerte los exámenes preventivos recomendados a tiempo que son una prioridad para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable. No...
    • 3607 Views
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    Cómo cuidarte de los problemas médicos más comunes de los pies

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 9, 2025
    Existen muchos problemas médicos en los pies, algunos graves y otros fáciles de tratar en casa. Lo primordial es ocuparte de ellos antes de que empeoren. A continuación, presentamos algunos de los problemas médicos m&aacut...
    • 121 Views
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    One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 8, 2025
    If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a primary doctor and mai...
    • 777 Views
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    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 8, 2025
    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends...
    • 908 Views
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 8, 2025
    When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doc...
    • 1716 Views
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    Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 8, 2025
    Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médi...
    • 581 Views
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    Compare Health Care Costs

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 8, 2025
    Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opportunity ...
    • 26801 Views
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    Relación entre la nutrición y la salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 8, 2025
    Probablemente hayas escuchado el dicho un millón de veces — "Eres lo que comes". Entonces, puede ser que hayas probado los alimentos que se dice que bajan la presión sanguínea, fortalecen los huesos o queman la grasa abdom...
    • 2792 Views
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    Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 7, 2025
    We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet ric...
    • 2873 Views
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    Protege tu piel mientras disfrutas del sol

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 2, 2025
    El cáncer de piel es la forma más común de cáncer. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de los cánceres de piel son altamente tratables cuando se detectan de manera temprana. Y la mejor noticia es que puedes tomar me...
    • 2565 Views
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    Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a “Check Engine” Light for Your Heart

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 1, 2025
    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. One reason for that is many people aren’t aware they’re at risk until they have a heart attack. But some men have an early warning sign that they shouldn&rsqu...
    • 1090 Views
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    Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 1, 2025
    You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
    • 7212 Views
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