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Tu Cobertura: Cómo recibir atención médica en línea con las consultas virtuales

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¿Te estás perdiendo de la conveniencia de la telemedicina? El servicio de telemedicina te permite tener consultas médicas virtuales usando tu computadora, teléfono o tableta. Estos tipos de consultas médicas son una...
- October 7, 2025
Blogs: Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

BCBSNM Connect Team

Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
- October 6, 2025
Tu Cobertura: Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

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¿Las listas de compras nunca terminan? ¿Eres cazaofertas? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) ofrece Blue365®, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero y tiempo en una variedad de necesidades cotidianas y servicio...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

BCBSNM Connect Team

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AA...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: Do You Have COPD?

BCBSNM Connect Team

For those who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every breath can be a struggle. COPD is a serious health condition that narrows airways and makes it hard to breathe. Over time, it can get worse and lead to other serious health issues...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: Open Enrollment — Choose Your Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. Here are three important steps to help you prepare for this year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage. Step 1: Make Note of the ...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: Treat Yourself Right: Stay on Top of Your Diabetes Care

BCBSNM Connect Team

No one likes to go get health screenings and tests. But if you have diabetes, there are some tests you really need to get done. The tests that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones that can save you from much b...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: 5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

BCBSNM Connect Team

While `tis the season to be jolly, for many of us the holiday season can also be a stressful time. With all the pressure to cook, gather and shop, it’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed during the holidays. The weight of stress can affect our heal...
- October 6, 2025
Tu Cobertura: Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

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Hacerte una prueba de detección de cáncer de colon es una forma importante de proteger tu salud. El cáncer de colon es la cuarto causa principal de muerte por cáncer en los Estados Unidos. Pero el cáncer de col...
- October 6, 2025
Blogs: Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSNM Connect Team

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or spre...
- October 6, 2025

Are You Paralyzed by Social Anxiety? Learn the Best Ways to Manage It.

BCBSNM Connect Team May 22, 2024

Do you have a friend who always bails when you make plans? They may not be trying to avoid you. That can happen when people have social anxiety. Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a long-term mental health issue. It affects...
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders

BCBSNM Connect Team May 15, 2024

Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravi...
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Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas

EquipoConnect May 14, 2024

Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
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Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

BCBSNM Connect Team May 13, 2024

One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available f.....
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Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos

EquipoConnect May 9, 2024

Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
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Cuida tu piel bajo el sol de verano

EquipoConnect May 9, 2024

En mi niñez, muchas nunca usaron protector solar. No fue algo con lo que me educaron, en especial, porque era normal que la piel de mi papá se oscureciera un poco después de sus partidos de fútbol en el intenso y...
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Care for Your Skin in the Summer Sun

BCBSNM Connect Team May 9, 2024

Growing up, many of us skipped sunscreen. Decades ago, we weren't as savvy about the sun's dangers. It was normal for my dad to turn a darker shade of brown after playing soccer games in the intense summer heat. I followed suit. I also tanned nicely...
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Alimentación consciente para diabéticos

EquipoConnect May 6, 2024

Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
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Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

BCBSNM Connect Team May 3, 2024

Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women.....
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Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team May 3, 2024

Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. O...
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5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

EquipoConnect May 1, 2024

Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
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4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

BCBSNM Connect Team April 30, 2024

Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the Nati....
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Inhale. Exhale. What Your Lungs Do for You.

BCBSNM Connect Team April 30, 2024

Breathe in. Breathe out. It’s something that we do every day, every waking minute. It relaxes us, wakes us, and keeps us alive. The lungs are part of the respiratory system — organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe, says...
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A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

BCBSNM Connect Team April 29, 2024

Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the &ldq...
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Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

EquipoConnect April 26, 2024

Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
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