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  • Twins on Insulin

    Blogs: Twins on Insulin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Jamie is the proud mom of twin boys. Healthy, happy, active boys who keep her on her toes. When they were seven, Jamie's intuition told her something was up with the youngest, Nate. He just wasn’t acting like himself. She never imagined di...
    • October 31, 2024
  • What Should I Ask When Seeking a Plan?

    Blogs: What Should I Ask When Seeking a Plan?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You now have more choices than ever when looking for a health insurance plan. Whether you locate one through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, BeWellNM.com or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compare plans and choose one t...
    • October 31, 2024
  • ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si estás buscando una cobertura médica que sea económica y fácil de entender y usar, una cobertura HMO es exactamente la que necesitas para ti y tu familia. Es simple Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con b...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de a...
    • October 30, 2024
  • Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
    • October 30, 2024
  • ¿Ya solicitaste cobertura médica para 2025? Infórmate de lo que sigue.

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Ya solicitaste cobertura médica para 2025? Infórmate de lo que sigue.

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) para 2025, comienza una reacci&...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    Blogs: Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young ...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    Blogs: Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is...
    • October 28, 2024
  • When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    Blogs: When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo...
    • October 28, 2024
  • Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    Blogs: Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Regular medical, dental and vision care are all important for your total health. That’s why it’s good to have all three kinds of insurance. Today, many people buy health coverage on their own. What “comes with” medical coverag...
    • October 28, 2024
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    Health Insurance Options for College Students

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 7, 2024
    The semester is well underway and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you ....
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    La conexión entre el trastorno bipolar y la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 6, 2024
    Aproximadamente seis millones de adultos, adolescentes y niños padecen de trastorno bipolar (BD, en inglés). Este suele diagnosticarse antes de los 25 años y, una vez que se presenta, la enfermedad no desaparece. Aquellos que pa...
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    Ayuda a potenciar el tratamiento contra el cáncer de mama con las terapias complementarias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Las mujeres que padecen cáncer de mama tienen opciones para recibir tratamiento médico. Si luchas contra el cáncer de mama, tu médico creará un plan de tratamiento que puede incluir alguna intervención quir&...
    • 1698 Views
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    Cómo encontrar maneras de lidiar con situaciones estresantes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    El estrés forma parte de la vida, desde cuestiones que no tienen mucha importancia hasta eventos traumáticos mayores. Ya que las respuestas biológicas del cuerpo ante el estrés pueden dañar tu salud mental y f&iacut...
    • 580 Views
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    What Exactly Is Asthma?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team August 5, 2024
    In the United States, more than 27 million people have asthma. Nearly 4.5 million of them are children under the age of 18. Why are children so vulnerable? With asthma, the lungs and airways can easily become inflamed. They swell and narr...
    • 5458 Views
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    Cosas que debes saber sobre la conmoción cerebral en los niños y el deporte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 5, 2024
    Todos sabemos que una conmoción cerebral puede ser grave, pero muchos desconocemos sus síntomas. ¿Sabes qué hacer si tu hijo sufre una conmoción cerebral? Los niños pequeños, los adolescentes y los ad...
    • 2825 Views
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    ¿Cansado de tener alergias? Sigue estos pasos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect August 1, 2024
    ¿Las alergias estacionales te están agobiando con estornudos, nariz que gotea, e irritación de ojos y garganta? Puede ser hora de escalar tu tratamiento. Combatir las alergias otoñales Las alergias estacionales siempre es...
    • 1844 Views
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    Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 31, 2024
    Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamentos...
    • 4324 Views
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    Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 30, 2024
    Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
    • 894 Views
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    Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 30, 2024
    Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as....
    • 1341 Views
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    What Is SPF and Which Sunscreen Should I Use?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 29, 2024
    Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
    • 5870 Views
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    Los extractores de leche pueden ayudar a facilitar la lactancia materna

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 26, 2024
    Alimentar a un bebé recién nacido es una de las cosas más importantes que los padres deben hacer. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchos padres, y por muy buenas razones. La leche materna brinda la nutrici...
    • 752 Views
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    Six Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About Asthma

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team July 26, 2024
    When your child has asthma, you and your doctor are part of a team that helps you care for your child. Before you can offer the right kind of care, you need to confirm that your child does, in fact, have asthma. Coughing, wheezing and shortness of...
    • 4194 Views
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    Desmintiendo mitos sobre la diabetes

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 25, 2024
    Controlar la diabetes tipo 1 o tipo 2 puede ser abrumador. Esto significa hacerte pruebas para medir el nivel de azúcar en la sangre y enfocarte en lo que comes; mantenerte físicamente activo, tener un peso saludable y manejar tu insul...
    • 2091 Views
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    Lo que debes saber sobre la Autorización previa

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 23, 2024
    Entender tu seguro médico es la mejor forma para disfrutar de todos los servicios con cobertura. Cuando sabes los pasos que debes tomar antes de recibir un tratamiento, todo resulta más fácil. Uno de los pasos más importa...
    • 3460 Views
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