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Blogs: What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health i...
- August 28, 2025
Blogs: Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

BCBSNM Connect Team

Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you&rsqu...
- August 26, 2025
Tu Salud: El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

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La salud mental involucra muchas partes de la vida diaria. Afecta los pensamientos y las emociones, y cómo controlas el estrés, te relacionas con otros y tomas decisiones. La salud general incluye los pensamientos y las emociones. No es...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

BCBSNM Connect Team

Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and ins...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

BCBSNM Connect Team

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSNM Connect Team

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think using e-cigs will make them look more stylish. They also often think they are a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all ...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Americans. It is the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

BCBSNM Connect Team

We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral...
- August 26, 2025
Blogs: Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
- August 26, 2025

The Benefits of Being Bilingual

BCBSNM Connect Team December 17, 2024

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 ...
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Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

EquipoConnect December 13, 2024

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...
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Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

BCBSNM Connect Team December 13, 2024

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

BCBSNM Connect Team December 12, 2024

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...
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¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

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...
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10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
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Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

EquipoConnect December 5, 2024

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...
- 1698 Views
Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

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...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
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Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

EquipoConnect December 2, 2024

Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
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End Your Energy Slump

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
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Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days....
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Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team December 2, 2024

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider (PCP) as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the reg...
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