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Blogs: What Should I Ask When Seeking a Plan?

BCBSNM Connect Team

You now have more choices than ever when looking for a health insurance plan. Whether you locate one through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, BeWellNM.com or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compare plans and choose one t...
- October 24, 2025
Tu Cobertura: Información sobre la cobertura PPO

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Puede ser complicado entender todas las opciones que ofrecen los seguros médicos, especialmente saber qué cobertura médica es la más adecuada para tus necesidades y presupuesto. Muchos estadounidenses obtienen un seguro m&...
- October 24, 2025
Blogs: Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSNM Connect Team

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
- October 23, 2025
Blogs: Health Insurance Options for College Students

BCBSNM Connect Team

The semester is well underway, and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you...
- October 21, 2025
Tu Salud: Aclaremos el tema del examen para prevenir el cáncer de pulmón

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Cada cigarrillo que fumas reduce tu esperanza de vida en 11 minutos. Cuando dejas de fumar, te das más tiempo para hacer las cosas que te gustan con las personas que amas y reduces el riesgo de padecer cáncer de pulmón, la princi...
- October 16, 2025
Blogs: What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

BCBSNM Connect Team

What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a type of care aimed at helping your body function and move better. It is also used to help relieve pain. It may be prescribed following an injury, after surgery or to help manage a chronic condition. Usu...
- October 14, 2025
Blogs: Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Sugars

BCBSNM Connect Team

Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of a healthy diet, like dairy and grains. But there are also sneaky added sugars in many foods, including some you wouldn’t expect. It’s that added sugar you’...
- October 13, 2025
Blogs: Mindful Eating with Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body. ...
- October 13, 2025
Blogs: Three Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

BCBSNM Connect Team

Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Owners who offer health benefits to their employees enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees When...
- October 9, 2025
Blogs: The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

BCBSNM Connect Team

For centuries, songs and music have been used to tell stories, share culture and history, and create emotional connection. But often overlooked, is the positive impact music can have on our health and overall quality of life. Here is a list of ways m...
- October 8, 2025

El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

La salud mental involucra muchas partes de la vida diaria. Afecta los pensamientos y las emociones, y cómo controlas el estrés, te relacionas con otros y tomas decisiones. La salud general incluye los pensamientos y las emociones. No es...
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Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav....
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Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
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Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

Excluyendo los cánceres de piel, el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en los Estados Unidos. Es la cuarta causa de muerte relacionada con el cáncer en los Estados Unidos según la...
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Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think using e-cigs will make them look more stylish. They also often think they are a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all...
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Americans. It is the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s.....
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Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
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Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

EquipoConnect August 25, 2025

Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you want to get a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan...
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Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

EquipoConnect August 21, 2025

El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

BCBSNM Connect Team August 21, 2025

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

BCBSNM Connect Team August 20, 2025

Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good denta....
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