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  • Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

    Blogs: Diabetes: If You Can’t Prevent It, You May Be Able to Delay It

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Create a Routine for Better Sleep

    Blogs: Create a Routine for Better Sleep

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    Blogs: Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
    • September 7, 2023
  • Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

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

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

    Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

    Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
    • August 21, 2023
  • Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    Blogs: Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lyc...
    • August 15, 2023
  • Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    Blogs: Back Pain Is Such a Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Its happens to many of us. We move or lift something the wrong way and our back protests. Sometimes it’s just a brief twinge of pain — a reminder to move more carefully. Other times, the pain may be intense and last a long time. The ...
    • August 13, 2023
  • Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

    Blogs: Stay Active and Healthy with Workout To Go

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
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    Información detallada sobre la diabetes tipo 1

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 28, 2025
    Existen dos tipos de diabetes: tipo 1 y tipo 2. Si no se controlan ni se tratan, ambas pueden causar daños a los vasos sanguíneos, los nervios y los órganos del cuerpo, y así provocar problemas de salud graves. La diabetes...
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 12, 2025
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
    • 4579 Views
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    La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Entender tu seguro médico puede ser complicado, pero podemos ayudarte. Nuestro Centro de ayuda te ayuda a responder las dudas sobre cómo usar tu cobertura médica y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas clave. Obtén ayuda en u...
    • 344 Views
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    Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as.....
    • 9519 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
    • 4614 Views
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 2020 Views
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
    • 1534 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
    • 1939 Views
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 5173 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
    • 445 Views
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
    • 489 Views
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 1, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 5458 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 989 Views
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