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  • Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    Blogs: Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You may recall your doctor asking during a regular checkup if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Screening for domestic violence is standard practice in preventive health exams. This question may be startling or foreign for some. But...
    • September 15, 2022
  • Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre la cobertura médica PPO

    Tu Cobertura: Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre la cobertura médica PPO

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando se trata de un seguro de gastos médicos, puede ser confuso entender todas las opciones, ya que hay muchas. Puede resultar difícil saber cuál es la mejor cobertura médica para ti y tu presupuesto. Muchos estadouniden...
    • September 9, 2022
  • ¿Qué es la esquizofrenia y cómo se trata?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué es la esquizofrenia y cómo se trata?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
      Es posible que hayas oído hablar sobre la esquizofrenia de pasada, pero ¿sabes lo que significa? La esquizofrenia es un problema grave de salud mental de larga duración que afecta los pensamientos, sentimientos y acciones ...
    • September 1, 2022
  • Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

    Tu Salud: Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
      La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
    • August 30, 2022
  • How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

    Blogs: How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Millions of people have an HMO health plan. Yet, plenty of them are still a little fuzzy about what that really means. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization. It’s a type of health plan that gives you access to a network of doctors and ...
    • August 26, 2022
  • Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO - Guía de consejos rápidos

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO - Guía de consejos rápidos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Millones de personas tienen un plan de salud HMO. Sin embargo, muchos de ellos todavía están un poco confusos acerca de lo que eso realmente significa. HMO son las siglas en inglés que significan Organización para el ...
    • August 26, 2022
  • Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

    Blogs: Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information...
    • August 25, 2022
  • Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

    Blogs: Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma...
    • August 22, 2022
  • Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    Tu Salud: Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: Los abrazos no solo causan ese sentido de bienestar cálido y estremecedor, ¡también pueden ser buenos para tu salud! Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien por tan solo 10 segundos aumenta las hormonas que t...
    • August 5, 2022
  • 7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

    Tu Salud: 7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    No es difícil pensar en una razón para saltarte un entrenamiento. Muchos de nosotros lo hacemos. La palabra "O" es una gran excusa. "Estoy ocupado". Sí, cuando nos encontramos cortos de tiempo, el ejercicio muchas veces deja de s...
    • August 2, 2022
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    Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2024
    Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young ...
    • 2663 Views
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    Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2024
    Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is.....
    • 2774 Views
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    When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2024
    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....
    • 2048 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-04/medical_2D00_dental_2D00_vision.jpg

    Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2024
    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...
    • 6520 Views
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    ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 28, 2024
    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...
    • 1041 Views
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    How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2024
    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...
    • 5942 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/4-goals-family-fitness.jpg

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

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 24, 2024
    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...
    • 2567 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/men_2D00_exercise.jpg

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

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 24, 2024
    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...
    • 4620 Views
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    Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 23, 2024
    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...
    • 280 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-09/6811.social.jpg

    Bienestar social: ¿el ajetreo conduce a la soledad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 23, 2024
    A los estadounidenses les encanta estar ocupados. Por desgracia, hacer malabares para mantener el trabajo, la familia y las tareas domésticas implica que la persona promedio “trabaja” 60 horas o más por semana. No es de...
    • 2219 Views
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    Social Well-Being: Is Your Busyness Leading to Loneliness?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 23, 2024
    Americans love to be busy. Unfortunately, juggling our jobs, families and home chores means the average person “works” 60 or more hours each week. No wonder people just want to plop down on the sofa and binge watch their favorite TV show ...
    • 2561 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/heart-rate.jpg

    What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 21, 2024
    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...
    • 1011 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsnm.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/1323.Article_5F00_1113901.jpg

    Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 21, 2024
    Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for those living with diabetes isn’t very different from one for people without diabetes. Our bodies...
    • 2568 Views
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    How Do I Get an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 21, 2024
    There are two times when you can get health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year. Any other sign-up time falls under special enrollment . To obtain health insurance during sp...
    • 3083 Views
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    Postpartum Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 19, 2024
    The days and weeks after giving birth are often a happy time. They're also a period of adjustment and healing for mothers. While you bond with your baby, make time for a post-delivery checkup with your provider. Your doctor plays an important role...
    • 1424 Views
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