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Tu Salud: Mantente seguro en el verano

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Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
- May 8, 2024
Tu Salud: Alimentación consciente para diabéticos

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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...
- May 6, 2024
Blogs: Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member. You and your family can save...
- May 3, 2024
Blogs: Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

BCBSNM Connect Team

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....
- May 3, 2024
Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- May 3, 2024
Tu Cobertura: 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

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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...
- May 1, 2024
Blogs: Where Do You Go When an Emergency Isn’t Really an Emergency?

Laura

I get it. When your child is sick on a Friday night, your first thought isn’t about choosing the best place to go to save time and money. Your first thought is to keep your child from pain and suffering. Since you aren’t a doctor, you pro...
- May 1, 2024
Blogs: 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- April 30, 2024
Blogs: Inhale. Exhale. What Your Lungs Do for You.

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- April 30, 2024
Blogs: A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- April 29, 2024

Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

BCBSNM Connect Team December 13, 2024

Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and...
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Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

BCBSNM Connect Team December 12, 2024

If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
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¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
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10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
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Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
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Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
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Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
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End Your Energy Slump

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
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Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days....
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
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Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care physician (PCP) as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the re...
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What Is Diabetes?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 26, 2024

Diabetes is taking a serious toll on our nation. About 38 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening disease — and the numbers keep growing. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to c.....
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