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  • Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de a...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • October 30, 2024
  • ¿Ya solicitaste cobertura médica para 2025? Infórmate de lo que sigue.

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Ya solicitaste cobertura médica para 2025? Infórmate de lo que sigue.

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) para 2025, comienza una reacci&...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    Blogs: Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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 ...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    Blogs: Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • October 28, 2024
  • 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
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    Dejar de fumar para siempre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 15, 2021
    Una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud es dejar de fumar o consumir otros tipos de tabaco. Aunque no sea fácil dejar de fumar, lo puedes lograr. Las personas que dejan de fumar antes de los 50 años tienen una ventaja adi...
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    Por qué los niños necesitan un seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 1, 2021
    Se sabe que los niños tienen un tono de voz suave, son tiernos y tienen una particular atracción para la tierra y los gérmenes. Ser un preadolescente o un niño aventurero también viene con un grado de tos, resfriado...
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    Learn to Live Better with Chronic Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 26, 2021
    Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and mind. But you don’t have to try to handle it on your own. It’s important to know when to reach out for help. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is constant or recurring physical pain that you hav...
    • 1598 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    Surgeon and Medical Director Reminds Women to Stay Up to Date on Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 21, 2021
    Women’s health screenings are important to discuss with your health care provider or women’s specialist. In this video, surgeon and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Diana Weber reminds women to talk with their health...
    • 1511 Views
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    Mantén tus dientes y tu boca limpios para una mejor salud general

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 2, 2021
    Es fácil dar por sentado tus dientes si no sientes dolor. Pero algunos problemas dentales no causan dolor, especialmente al principio. Y los problemas en la boca pueden llevar a otros problemas de salud. No permitas que eso suceda. Es f&aacute.....
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    Keep Your Teeth and Mouth in Shape for Overall Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 2, 2021
    You may take your teeth for granted if nothing hurts. But some dental problems don’t cause pain, especially early on. And problems with your mouth can lead to other health problems. Don’t let that happen. It’s easy to cover the basi...
    • 1869 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 2021
    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
    • 1459 Views
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    De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect September 1, 2021
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...
    • 3220 Views
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    Cómo aprovechar al máximo una cita con tu médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 10, 2021
    ¿Verdad que sería genial poder consultar a tu médico cada vez que necesites? Esperar para ver a un proveedor de atención médica puede ser difícil. Y eso nos deja a veces queriendo busca...
    • 4637 Views
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    Infórmate acerca de los beneficios del aguacate en la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 9, 2021
    Las ‘grasas’ no tienen que ser únicamente parte del vocabulario de una alimentación saludable. Los aguacates son una fuente de grasas monosaturadas saludables. Pero en su pulpa cremosa y verde hay muchos otros nutrientes. Po...
    • 2057 Views
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    Cambios en el estilo de vida y diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2021
    Hay una forma segura de mantener tu diabetes bajo control: elabora un plan de alimentación y una rutina de ejercicios. Hacer ejercicio puede ayudarte a mantener tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre en el rango deseado. Elegir mejor los al...
    • 1790 Views
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    Aliméntate, muévete y duerme: Bienestar físico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 3, 2021
    Por más de 30 años, la actividad física ha sido el enfoque principal cuando se promueve la salud en los lugares de empleo. Los retos con podómetros, clases de yoga, programas para perder peso, entre otros, han sido el est...
    • 3007 Views
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    La lucha del Índice de masa corporal (BMI, inglés)

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2021
    ¿Será el Índice de masa corporal (BMI) el mejor indicador para determinar si tienes el peso ideal o saludable? El BMI mide tu grasa corporal. Este usa tu peso y estatura para calcular tu Índice de masa corporal. Este n&ua...
    • 3202 Views
  • Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 30, 2021
    Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Muskaan Behl advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to date on...
    • 1442 Views
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    Consultas con un médico especialista en tratar la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 7, 2021
    Te dieron la noticia inesperada que tienes diabetes. Tu médico de cabecera te recomienda que monitorees tus niveles de azúcar, comiences un programa de ejercicios y programes una consulta de seguimiento. Tienes mucho en qué pens...
    • 70004 Views
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