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Blogs: Ease Your Joint Pain

BCBSNM Connect Team

Aches and pains happen. You sit too much and your back hurts. You get up and down a lot and your knees hurt. Or your neck or hips ache regularly. These aches and pains in your joints or back are common. A joint is the connection between two bones. It...
- August 30, 2024
Blogs: Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before. You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good ment...
- August 30, 2024
Tu Cobertura: ¿Sabes cómo mantenerte a salvo de los estafadores?

EquipoConnect

Los estafadores siempre buscan nuevas maneras de robar tu información personal y tu dinero. Por eso, es una buena idea desconfiar de los extraños para protegerte de las estafas. Probablemente, ya sabes que no debes abrir mensajes de tex...
- August 30, 2024
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 30, 2024
Blogs: Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

BCBSNM Connect Team

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., one in three adults care for others. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Being a caregiver can be stressful and demanding. It often lead...
- August 29, 2024
Blogs: Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. You may already know not to open that strange text me...
- August 29, 2024
Blogs: What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your monthly health care insurance premiums go toward many aspects of health care. Your premium payment — along with those of other members — all go into a pool of funds used to pay hospitals, doctors, drug companies and for other h...
- August 28, 2024
Tu Salud: Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

EquipoConnect

Tomar un medicamento genérico no es como comprar un jabón de una marca genérica de una tienda específica. Con el jabón, es posible que notes algunas diferencias. Por ejemplo, puede oler diferente y es posible que te...
- August 28, 2024
Blogs: Brush Up on Your Cybercrime Spotting Skills

BCBSNM Connect Team

When it comes to cybercrime, it seems like there’s always some new threat. To stay safe, it’s a good idea to learn how to spot the latest scams. It pays to be careful. Cybercrimes are getting more and more sophisticated, and users n...
- August 27, 2024
Blogs: Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Germs. They’re everywhere you don’t want them to be. You can’t see them, but they’re waiting. Germs are lurking on the handrail of every stairway you use. The same handrail a woman gripped right after coughing into her hand. N...
- August 27, 2024

La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

EquipoConnect April 27, 2022

Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
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Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team April 22, 2022

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it&...
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Men’s Health: Take Action Now to Thrive at Every Age

BCBSNM Connect Team April 22, 2022

You may not be able to stop time from marching on. But by making a few changes, you can stay healthy as you age. Being able to live the life you want as you get older is worth the effort. Control What You Can Many things influence healthy aging....
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La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

EquipoConnect April 22, 2022

Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
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Telehealth Makes It Easier to Get Mental Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022

Many people struggle to get help for mental health concerns. The growing availability of telehealth care is helping with one part of the problem, offering simpler access to care. Telehealth use has grown significantly in recent years , especiall...
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2022

We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
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Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

EquipoConnect March 20, 2022

Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
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Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?

H Esq March 10, 2022

Where can I find a list of providers that accept my insurance?
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Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2022

Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 28, 2022

Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
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¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

EquipoConnect February 28, 2022

Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
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Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

EquipoConnect February 15, 2022

Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la columna...
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Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

EquipoConnect February 9, 2022

Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. Por eso es importante colaborar con tu médico para crear y seguir un plan de tratamiento para mantener tus niveles de colesterol...
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Es hora para tomar tus medicamentos, ¿o no?

EquipoConnect February 7, 2022

Si ya llevas algún tiempo tomando medicamentos, podrías ni siquiera fijarte en las indicaciones cuando las surtes. Pero a medida que pasa el tiempo, podrías olvidar indicaciones importantes. Por ejemplo, la hora en que los tomas...
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