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Tu Salud: Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

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Ayudar a los niños a mantenerse activos y a consumir alimentos saludables no es una tarea fácil, pero es importante. Esto se debe a que tener sobrepeso a temprana edad suele llevar a los niños a padecer futuros problemas de salu...
- July 1, 2024
Blogs: What is ADHD?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
- June 27, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Qué es TDAH?

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Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de aten...
- June 26, 2024
Blogs: HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you go to a doctor, dentist or eye doctor, you are asked to sign that you’ve seen their privacy statement. What does that mean? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you are reminded at each visi...
- June 21, 2024
Tu Salud: VaxViewNM: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

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¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Te enlistaste en el ejé...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

BCBSNM Connect Team

More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
- June 18, 2024
Tu Salud: Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

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La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
- June 17, 2024
Blogs: Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
- June 14, 2024

Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
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Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

Todos conocemos el viejo dicho “Más vale prevenir que curar”, lo que simplemente significa que es mejor detectar los problemas de salud a tiempo. Muchos servicios preventivos incluidos en tu cobertura médica ayudan a lograr...
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2025

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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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2025

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2025

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increas...
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Protege tu piel mientras disfrutas del sol

EquipoConnect July 25, 2025

El cáncer de piel es la forma más común de cáncer. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de los cánceres de piel son altamente tratables cuando se detectan de manera temprana. Y la mejor noticia es que puedes tomar me...
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Gane recompensas Blue Points

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (no para aquellos que cuentan con una cobertura a través de un empleador)....
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Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

EquipoConnect July 23, 2025

Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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What Is Schizophrenia and How Is It Treated?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 23, 2025

You may have heard about schizophrenia, but do you really know what it is? Schizophrenia is a long-term and serious mental health issue. It affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Below are some common warning signs of the issue that....
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Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team July 23, 2025

Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. About 4.9 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthma...
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Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

EquipoConnect July 22, 2025

El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
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¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

EquipoConnect July 21, 2025

¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las m...
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 21, 2025

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
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How HMO Works: Seeing a Specialist

BCBSNM Connect Team July 18, 2025

Sometimes, you need to see a specialist for health care issues. If you have an HMO, your doctor can help find the right specialist for your needs. When you sign up for an HMO, your first step is to pick a primary care provider to manage yo...
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Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

EquipoConnect July 17, 2025

Cuando se trata de nuestra salud a largo plazo, es importante saber acerca de la inflamación y sus efectos. A medida que envejecemos, todos desarrollamos cierta inflamación. La clave de un envejecimiento más saludable es ser cons...
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