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Blogs: Every Breath You Take

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your home may be warm and cozy, but is it good for your lungs? People tend to take their lungs for granted. We know we can’t live without them, but we don’t spend much time taking care of them. But as outdoor activities give way to indoo...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

BCBSNM Connect Team

You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over ...
- October 5, 2023
Blogs: Check Up on Your Health with Annual Check-Ups

BCBSNM Connect Team

Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to&nbsp...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Be Mindful of Your Lung Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

Breath is life. Anyone who has ever had trouble breathing knows how frightening the experience can be. Sometimes people think breathing issues are just part of growing older. A nagging cough or slight wheeze could just be caused by a cold, but it cou...
- October 3, 2023
Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to diabetes, small changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a big payoff. In fact, they may be able to help you prevent the disease or delay its onset. How? Many people don't know they have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood...
- October 2, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSNM Connect Team

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or yo...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSNM Connect Team

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 American adults say they’re not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
- September 28, 2023
Blogs: Paper or Digital Benefit Book: A Weighty Question

BCBSNM Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you sign up for your plan during Open Enrollment, you’ll get to choose whether to get your plan information by mail or digitally. If you choose the digit...
- September 27, 2023
Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...
- September 10, 2023
Blogs: Why Kids Need Health Insurance

BCBSNM Connect Team

Children are known for their endless curiosity, cute faces and their ability to come home covered in dirt. Being a trendy pre-teen or adventurous kindergartener comes with its share of coughs and colds, bumps and bruises and mystery rashes....
- September 9, 2023

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

H Esq March 10, 2022

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
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Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 28, 2022

Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
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¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

EquipoConnect February 28, 2022

Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
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Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

EquipoConnect February 15, 2022

Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la columna...
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Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

EquipoConnect February 9, 2022

Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. Por eso es importante colaborar con tu médico para crear y seguir un plan de tratamiento para mantener tus niveles de colesterol...
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Es hora para tomar tus medicamentos, ¿o no?

EquipoConnect February 7, 2022

Si ya llevas algún tiempo tomando medicamentos, podrías ni siquiera fijarte en las indicaciones cuando las surtes. Pero a medida que pasa el tiempo, podrías olvidar indicaciones importantes. Por ejemplo, la hora en que los tomas...
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Why Your Child Needs a Doctor

BCBSNM Connect Team February 1, 2022

You have a strong partner to help keep your child healthy. It’s your child’s primary care provider. Having that relationship in place builds a strong base for your child’s care. Partners in Care Once you establish a primary care pro...
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Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

BCBSNM Connect Team February 1, 2022

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. I...
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Por qué tu hijo necesita un médico

EquipoConnect February 1, 2022

Cuentas con un firme aliado que te ayudará a cuidar la salud de tu hijo. Se trata del prestador principal de servicios médicos de tu hijo. Un vínculo así ayuda a desarrollar una base sólida para la atención m...
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Psiquiatra y directora médica ejecutiva promueve la salud mental

EquipoConnect January 26, 2022

Muchas personas se sienten más estresadas y ansiosas de lo habitual. Algunas pueden experimentar falta de apetito, problemas para dormir y concentrarse o verse afectadas en otros aspectos de sus vidas. Como estrategia para lidiar con el estrés, otras...
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Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

BCBSNM Connect Team January 26, 2022

Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
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Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

EquipoConnect January 14, 2022

No es un secreto que la fibra es la clave para mantenerte regular para ir al baño. Pero este es solo uno de los beneficios de la comida que recibió el título de “tener la mayor probabilidad de causarle una risa disimulada a un jovencito de escuela
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¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Tres pasos para empezar

EquipoConnect January 12, 2022

¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Para que el proceso de usar tu cobertura médica sea lo más fácil posible, aquí hay tres pasos para ayudarte a maximizar los beneficios cuando lo necesitas. Primer paso: Se te enviar&a...
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