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Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

BCBSNM Connect Team

Summer fun often includes outdoor cookouts. Who doesn’t like good food grilled to perfection? Sadly, food poisoning can make things less appetizing — fast. When temps and spirits are high, so is the risk for food contamination at your wee...
- June 9, 2023
Blogs: Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

BCBSNM Connect Team

Stroke can happen in an instant, and it can be a life-altering event. It inspires a fair amount of fear and worry in many. And for good reason. A stroke can strike anyone — no matter your age, ethnicity or sex. There is no typical stroke victi...
- June 5, 2023
Blogs: Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

BCBSNM Connect Team

Picnics, pool parties and backyard barbeques make summer fun. Naturally, good food is sure to be a big part of the fun-in-the-sun festivities. But before you get your grill on, remember this important bit of info. Hot temps boost the risk for food-bo...
- May 26, 2023
Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSNM Connect Team

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference b...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSNM Connect Team

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show he...
- May 18, 2023
Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSNM Connect Team

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe...
- May 10, 2023
Blogs: Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSNM Connect Team

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations,...
- April 25, 2023
Blogs: Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSNM Connect Team

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you...
- April 25, 2023

La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

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...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

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.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

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.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

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...
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Medidas de seguridad para el verano

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...
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El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

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...
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Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

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...
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¿El asma se cura?

EquipoConnect May 30, 2022

Conforme crecemos podemos dejar atrás los zapatos y la ropa que ya no nos quedan. ¿Pero, es posible deshacernos del asma para siempre también? Desafortunadamente, la idea de que uno puede dejar de tener asma una vez q...
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¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

EquipoConnect May 25, 2022

¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social es un...
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La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

EquipoConnect April 27, 2022

Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022

We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

EquipoConnect March 20, 2022

Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
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Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

H Esq March 10, 2022

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
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Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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