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  • Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

    Blogs: Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, may sound like a super-secret plan in a spy movie. It’s actually more dangerous. The syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. “Metabolic" refers to...
    • June 16, 2023
  • Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

    Blogs: Food Poisoning: Meaty Madness

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Summer fun often includes outdoor cookouts. Who doesn’t like good food grilled to perfection? Sadly, food poisoning can make things less appetizing — fast. When temps and spirits are high, so is the risk for food contamination at your wee...
    • June 9, 2023
  • Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

    Blogs: Preventing Stroke in Women of All Ages

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Stroke can happen in an instant, and it can be a life-altering event. It inspires a fair amount of fear and worry in many. And for good reason. A stroke can strike anyone — no matter your age, ethnicity or sex. There is no typical stroke victi...
    • June 5, 2023
  • Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

    Blogs: Who Packed the Salmonella? Preventing Picnic Pitfalls

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Picnics, pool parties and backyard barbeques make summer fun. Naturally, good food is sure to be a big part of the fun-in-the-sun festivities. But before you get your grill on, remember this important bit of info. Hot temps boost the risk for food-bo...
    • May 26, 2023
  • Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

    Blogs: Three Things You May Not Know About Skin Cancer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    Blogs: Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Blogs: Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    Blogs: 10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
  • Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    Blogs: Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations,...
    • April 25, 2023
  • Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    Blogs: Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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
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    Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team February 5, 2025
    Over the last decade, new cases of diabetes have increased 18.6 percent in the U.S., showing the growing impact of the epidemic. All told, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes today — and the numbers keep rising. The majority (about 95 ....
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    5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team February 5, 2025
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness...
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    Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out — and Find Solutions

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 24, 2025
    Do you snore loudly? Or feel tired when you wake up and during the day? Do you often have headaches in the morning? You may have a disorder called sleep apnea. Why is that important? Sleep apnea isn’t just annoying. It can sometimes lead to ser....
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    Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 23, 2025
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico ofrece varias formas para pagar la prima mensual . Elije la mejor opción para ti. A continuación, presentamos algunas temas a considerar sobre la prima de atención médica. Tu cober...
    • 4069 Views
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    ¿Qué es la diabetes?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 15, 2025
    La diabetes está afectando gravemente a Estados Unidos. Alrededor de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal, y las cifras siguen aumentando. Con la diabetes, el organismo ya no puede producir suficiente in.....
    • 6307 Views
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    ¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 13, 2025
    Hay muchas maneras en que puedes obtener información de nosotros. Ofrecemos opciones que se adaptan a una variedad de preferencias de comunicación. Nuestro sitio web Visita bcbsnm.com para obtener información sobre todo lo que te...
    • 4126 Views
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    Desmintiendo los mitos comunes sobre la donación de sangre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    Las donaciones de sangre salvan vidas, por lo que la necesidad de sangre nunca ha sido mayor. Según la Cruz Roja Americana, cada dos segundos, alguien en EE.UU. necesita sangre o plaquetas. El aumento de las poblaciones, de las enfermedades e .....
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    Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    La tarjeta de asegurado puede parecer un pedazo de plástico insignificante en tu cartera hasta que la necesitas. También la puedes encontrar en una aplicación en tu teléfono. De cualquier manera, tu tarjeta de asegura...
    • 3716 Views
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    Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    Hay una buena manera de mantenerte al tanto de tu salud con facilidad: aprovecha los servicios incluidos en tu cobertura médica. Te ayudará a prestarle mayor atención a tu salud. Empezar es fácil. Consulta los aspectos b&a...
    • 1656 Views
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    ¿Por qué es importante donar plaquetas?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 9, 2025
    Según la Cruz Roja Americana, las transfusiones de plaquetas pueden salvar la vida de las personas que tienen un recuento de plaquetas bajo o plaquetas que funcionan mal. ¿Qué son las plaquetas? Las plaquetas son células d...
    • 406 Views
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 9, 2025
    Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera (PCP, en inglés) como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. E...
    • 1091 Views
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    New Member? Take Three Steps to Start Using Your Health Plan

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 6, 2025
    Are you a new member? To make the most of your health plan, take three simple steps now. It’s the best way to make sure you’re set when you need care. Step 1: Watch for new member information After you enroll*, you will receive these thr...
    • 9527 Views
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    Obtén grandes beneficios al perder poco peso

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 30, 2024
    Algunos pequeños cambios pueden tener una gran recompensa. Eso es cierto cuando se trata de perder peso. Si tienes sobrepeso, perder hasta un 5 por ciento de tu peso puede ser bueno para tu salud. Según Mayo Clinic , “Ese niv...
    • 349 Views
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    Think FAST: Stroke Risks and Warning Signs

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 30, 2024
    A stroke happens when the brain doesn’t receive the blood or oxygen it needs to function properly. A stroke is a medical emergency and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. You can protect yourself from this life-threatening health crisi....
    • 3047 Views
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    Feeling Dizzy? There Are Some Common Culprits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    It’s hard to ignore a dizzy feeling. The room spinning will get your attention fast. Feeling off balance is scary. And no one wants to feel lightheaded, like you might faint. There are differences between being dizzy and lightheaded. Whatever y....
    • 3287 Views
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