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  • What Do We Know About Autism?

    Blogs: What Do We Know About Autism?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  says that o...
    • March 25, 2024
  • ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
    • March 25, 2024
  • It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?

    Blogs: It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
    • March 25, 2024
  • You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    Blogs: You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    Blogs: Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    Blogs: Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    Tu Salud: Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    Blogs: Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
    • March 22, 2024
  • Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

    Blogs: Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
    • March 22, 2024
  • ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    Tu Salud: ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
    • March 22, 2024
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    One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022
    It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other on...
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 25, 2022
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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    Planificar el regreso a clases: Las consultas médicas de tu hijo deben ser prioridad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 25, 2022
    Para regresar a clases sin complicaciones, la preparación es clave. Es recomendable que tengas los materiales de la escuela antes de que las clases comiencen. Y también, asegurarte de que los niños tengan ropa y zapatos de la esc...
    • 2250 Views
  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 20, 2022
    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
    • 689 Views
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    ¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2022
    Todos sabemos que los hábitos de alimentación saludables son vitales para una buena salud. Sin embargo, muchos de nosotros todavía comemos demasiado de lo que no es bueno para nosotros y muy poco de lo que es bueno. Si deseas viv...
    • 727 Views
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    El costo de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 5, 2022
    Entender cómo funciona un seguro médico puede ser confuso. Por eso, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico desea empoderar a sus asegurados con información, para que entiendan cómo funcionan los seguros médicos y ...
    • 875 Views
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 2, 2022
    Casi 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses tiene colesterol alto, que puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar enfermedades cardíacas. De hecho, las personas con colesterol total alto tienen aproximadamente el doble de riesgo de ...
    • 1079 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 27, 2022
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 1686 Views
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    La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 24, 2022
    Uno de cada 5 adultos en Estados Unidos tiene algún problema de salud mental. Probablemente, conoces personas que sufren depresión o ansiedad. Algunas personas tienen ambas enfermedades. Son diferentes problemas de salud, pero comparte...
    • 1373 Views
  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 745 Views
  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 730 Views
  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022
    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
    • 988 Views
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    Medidas de seguridad para el verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 7, 2022
    Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano no es difícil. Puedes tomar medidas como beber mucha agua y usar protector solar; pero eso no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfruta...
    • 3145 Views
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    El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 1, 2022
    Antes de salir a preparar la comida para el BBQ, disfrutar de un día en la playa, o pasar la tarde en la piscina, es importante aplicar protector de sol para evitar los daños causados por los rayos UV del sol. ¿Pero cu&aacu...
    • 17883 Views
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    Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect May 31, 2022
    Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. Puede ser que los ojos no siempre sean lo primero en lo que p...
    • 22642 Views
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