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Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

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Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team

Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer, many people don’t think they’re at risk. But everyone needs to protect their skin and pay attention to any changes. Protect Your Skin To protect your skin, you need to know the risks. Man...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

BCBSNM Connect Team

We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference b...
- May 23, 2023
Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSNM Connect Team

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show he...
- May 18, 2023
Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSNM Connect Team

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe...
- May 10, 2023
Blogs: Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSNM Connect Team

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you...
- April 25, 2023
Blogs: Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

BCBSNM Connect Team

You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’...
- March 27, 2023
Blogs: You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

BCBSNM Connect Team

There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain t...
- March 10, 2023
Blogs: Boost Your Health with Strength Training

BCBSNM Connect Team

New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is goo...
- March 1, 2023

Cómo mostrar apoyo a un ser querido con cáncer

EquipoConnect March 17, 2026

“Tengo cáncer” son dos palabras que quizá llegues a escuchar de un amigo, un familiar o un ser querido. Enterarte de que alguien tiene cáncer puede ser muy abrumador y aterrador. Tal vez tengas preguntas, pero no sepa...
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Cómo usar la tarjeta digital de asegurado

EquipoConnect March 17, 2026

Tu teléfono puede hacer mucho más que enviar mensajes de texto y hacer llamadas hoy en día. Es un lugar seguro para guardar partes importantes de tu vida. Puedes almacenar fotos de las personas que amas y usarlo para pagar por co...
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Cinco consejos para proteger la salud del colon

EquipoConnect March 16, 2026

Mantenerse saludable es más fácil si se ocupa de lo básico: acuda al médico al menos una vez al año para hacerse un chequeo anual de bienestar y hacerse los exámenes preventivos correspondientes. Solo hacer e...
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Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect March 16, 2026

Cuando hablamos de cáncer — excluyendo los de piel — el cáncer colorrectal es el tercer tipo más común entre las personas en Estados Unidos y la segunda causa principal de muerte por cáncer, según...
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Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

EquipoConnect March 16, 2026

Puedes hacer muchas cosas para estar saludable. Como asegurarte de programar las consultas médicas preventivas y hacerte los exámenes preventivos recomendados a tiempo que son una prioridad para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable. No...
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Saber adónde acudir cuando cada minuto cuenta, o en cualquier momento

EquipoConnect March 13, 2026

Es importante saber a dónde acudir cuando necesites atención médica. A veces es obvio: si tienes señales de un ataque al corazón o un derrame cerebral, lo mejor es ir directo a la sala de emergencias . Pero ¿...
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¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

EquipoConnect March 10, 2026

Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con beneficios de una Organización para el Mantenimiento de la Salud, puede ayudar a mantener los costos más bajos y predecibles en comparación con otros tipos de coberturas. Adem...
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10 formas en que el alcohol afecta tu cuerpo

EquipoConnect March 10, 2026

Incluso pequeñas cantidades de alcohol pueden tener un gran impacto en tu cuerpo. Desde el primer trago, el alcohol entra en el torrente sanguíneo y viaja rápidamente a través de tu cuerpo. De acuerdo a tu edad, sexo y sa...
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¿Qué información contiene el Certificado de beneficios y servicios médicos?

EquipoConnect March 9, 2026

Este artículo está dirigido a los asegurados que cuentan con una cobertura médica para particulares. En algunos de los correos electrónicos, cartas y otras comunicaciones que recibes de nosotros, puede que notes la frase: ...
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How Does Stress Affect Your Body?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 6, 2026

If you’re feeling stressed, join the party. The reasons behind that stressed-out feeling differ for each person. Some talk about it, others don’t. But there’s one thing people have in common: When you’re stressed, you’l...
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Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

EquipoConnect March 6, 2026

Casi todos saben que comer fibra es la clave para mantenerte regular para ir al baño. Pero ese es solo un beneficio de los alimentos en esta indispensable categoría. Es cierto. Los alimentos con un alto contenido de fibra te hacen ir a...
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¿Cómo el estrés afecta el cuerpo?

EquipoConnect March 6, 2026

Si te sientes estresado, no eres el único. Los motivos que provocan estrés varían por persona. Mientras que algunas personas hablan abiertamente de este tema, otros, no. Sin embargo, todos tenemos algo en común: cuando es...
- 8969 Views
Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2026

You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
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Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team March 5, 2026

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Whether you're dealing with health, family, relationships or work problems, there’s a way to get help. It's called psychotherapy. Your first thought may be that ...
- 4390 Views
Create a Routine for Better Sleep

BCBSNM Connect Team March 4, 2026

Most Americans have some type of trouble with sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep every day. And millions of Americans have chronic sleep disorders...
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