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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: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023
Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023
Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

BCBSNM Connect Team

Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging has a handy Workout to Go booklet that you can download. You'll find easy, s...
- August 4, 2023
Blogs: Do You Know How to Outsmart Viruses?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your chances of catching a viral illness are higher at certain times of year: Back to school. When temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors. Before the fall and winter holidays. At the start of the new year. Now’s the time to find t...
- August 1, 2023
Blogs: Avoiding Vision Loss from Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

For older adults with diabetes, vision loss can be a serious worry. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to blurry vision, even to blindness. Fortunately, with timely treatment, careful control of blood sugar and regular follow-ups, the risk for vision ...
- July 25, 2023
Blogs: Medicare and Planning for Your Family

BCBSNM Connect Team

Do you plan on clocking out when you turn 65? Sailing to exotic shores? Launching your own business or just kicking back in an easy chair? It’s time to think about your Medicare options. And if you have others covered by your plan, you&rs...
- July 24, 2023
Blogs: Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

BCBSNM Connect Team

As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescripti...
- July 17, 2023
Tu Salud: Ayuda a detener el acoso

EquipoConnect

Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
- June 30, 2023

¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

EquipoConnect November 21, 2025

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 2026, comienza una reacci&...
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Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2025

Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision: Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSNM Connect Team November 14, 2025

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
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What Are Subsidies Based On?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 12, 2025

Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
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Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

EquipoConnect November 10, 2025

Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
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Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care...
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Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
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Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

La vida adulta es una etapa emocionante de la vida. Por lo general, la universidad, la carrera profesional y las relaciones románticas empiezan a tomar un lugar primordial. Pero también hay aspectos más rutinarios de la vida adul...
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Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your he....
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¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

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...
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Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 6, 2025

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
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From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

BCBSNM Connect Team November 3, 2025

Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S.....
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¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

EquipoConnect October 30, 2025

Al contratar un seguro médico todos queremos elegir la cobertura que mejor se ajuste a nuestras necesidades. Un tipo de cobertura que vale la pena considerar es la cobertura médica con deducible alto (HDHP, en inglés). A veces, t...
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Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade...
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How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025

There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may...
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