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  • Insurance Basics: Copay vs. Coinsurance

    Blogs: Insurance Basics: Copay vs. Coinsurance

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    While premiums go toward the total cost of the care you receive, health care costs add up to more than your premiums cover. To keep premiums lower, plans typically have a deductible that you pay if you get care. A deductible is the amount you have to...
    • December 19, 2024
  • Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    Blogs: Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year, about 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke. More than 700,000 of...
    • December 19, 2024
  • Ayuda para padres estresados

    Tu Salud: Ayuda para padres estresados

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Ser padre es gratificante pero también es estresante. Guiar el crecimiento y el desarrollo de otro ser humano desde su nacimiento hasta la edad adulta no es para los débiles. Hace miles de años, nuestros antepasados luchaban todo...
    • December 18, 2024
  • The Benefits of Being Bilingual

    Blogs: The Benefits of Being Bilingual

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    The United States is a country of many languages. It’s hard to know the exact number, but data shows there are between 68 and 76 million people in the U.S. who speak more than one language. So it’s no surprise that more children now grow ...
    • December 17, 2024
  • Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

    Blogs: Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and much...
    • December 13, 2024
  • Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    Blogs: Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
    • December 12, 2024
  • Poca disponibilidad, haz cita para una mamografía con anticipación

    Medicare Español: Poca disponibilidad, haz cita para una mamografía con anticipación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Programas las citas médicas con anticipación? Un poco de planificación ahora puede ayudarte a estar al día con los chequeos de salud importantes que podrían salvarte la vida algún día. Las mam...
    • December 9, 2024
  • ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
    • December 5, 2024
  • Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    Tu Salud: Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
    • December 5, 2024
  • La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    Tu Salud: La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
    • December 2, 2024
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    Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
    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....
    • 3488 Views
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    Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 700 Views
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    Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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....
    • 1571 Views
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    ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 1503 Views
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    Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 4892 Views
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    From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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.....
    • 2550 Views
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    ¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 107 Views
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    Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 167 Views
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    How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • 133 Views
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    Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 28, 2025
    El comienzo de un nuevo año parece el momento adecuado para fijarse metas. Incluso podemos hacer listas de cosas que nos gustaría cambiar. Nuestras listas suelen incluir metas como “comer sano” y “hacer más eje...
    • 1755 Views
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    How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2025
    The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
    • 5711 Views
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    Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
    • 3663 Views
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    Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025
    Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases. A colorful diet equals a ...
    • 180 Views
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    Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025
    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 ...
    • 4326 Views
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