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  • La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    Tu Salud: La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
    • March 20, 2025
  • Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    Blogs: Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ...
    • March 18, 2025
  • A Powerful Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

    Blogs: A Powerful Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    No doubt about it, the health care system can be confusing. When you have questions about your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers members a great go-to resource — Benefits Value Advisors (BVA). Get clear answers...
    • March 12, 2025
  • MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

    Blogs: MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com  (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices,...
    • March 10, 2025
  • Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    Tu Salud: Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    En la última década, los nuevos casos de diabetes han aumentado un 18.6 por ciento en EE.UU., lo que muestra el creciente impacto de la epidemia. En total, más de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día,...
    • March 7, 2025
  • How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    Blogs: How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the nee...
    • March 6, 2025
  • What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

    Blogs: What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
    • March 5, 2025
  • Una explicación de tus beneficios

    Tu Cobertura: Una explicación de tus beneficios

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicaci&oacute...
    • March 5, 2025
  • Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    Blogs: Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
    • March 5, 2025
  • Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    Tu Cobertura: Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las coberturas médicas pueden parecer complicadas. Es útil saber qué preguntar y dónde encontrar la información que necesitas. Por ejemplo, piensa en los deducibles. Son importantes para tu bolsillo, pero ¿s...
    • February 28, 2025
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    Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 23, 2023
    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...
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    Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 18, 2023
    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...
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    10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team May 10, 2023
    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....
    • 7657 Views
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    Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 25, 2023
    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....
    • 1882 Views
  • Maternity Services and Screenings

    Maternity Services and Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 31, 2023
    Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025, 2026
    • 1606 Views
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    Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 27, 2023
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
    • 8941 Views
  • Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 22, 2023
    Many factors can raise a person’s risk for diabetes. Family history, age, weight diet and lack of physical activity are the most common. Some prescription medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can boost the risk, too. It may...
    • 1078 Views
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    You Have Options for Safely Managing Your Pain

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 10, 2023
    There are many ways to treat pain so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Learning your options can help keep you safe while still allowing you to do what matters to you. Start by talking to your doctor about ways to manage your pain t.....
    • 2404 Views
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    Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2023
    New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is...
    • 3468 Views
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    ¿No duermes bien? Realizar actividad física diariamente de la manera correcta puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 1, 2023
    Si dormir no te resulta fácil, es probable que ya hayas seguido algunos consejos que pensabas que podrían ser útiles. Pero si este no ha sido el caso, puede haber otra opción: realizar más actividad física to...
    • 1206 Views
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    Prueba el estilo de vida mediterráneo para tener una vida saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 12, 2022
    La puesta de sol. El mar azul claro. Comidas preparadas con alimentos frescos como frutas, granos enteros, legumbres, papas y aceite de oliva. No se escucha nada mal, ¿no? Los habitantes de Icaria, Grecia, disfrutan de una buena vida, incluso...
    • 2961 Views
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    Vivir con hipertensión

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 28, 2022
    Casi la mitad de los adultos en los Estados Unidos tienen presión arterial alta, también conocida como hipertensión. Solo uno de cada cuatro adultos con presión arterial alta la tiene bajo control. ¿Eres uno de ell...
    • 5098 Views
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    Alimentación saludable: Evita errores en las porciones

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 19, 2022
    La mayoría de las personas saben que para mantener un peso saludable y evitar problemas médicos graves deben alimentarse sanamente. Sin embargo, podríamos estar pasando por alto algo importante sobre una alimentación salud...
    • 6331 Views
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    4 consejos para ahorrar dinero en la farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 1, 2022
    Hay varios aspectos que te pueden ayudar a mantener los costos de atención médica bajos al usar los beneficios farmacéuticos. 1. Acudir a farmacias preferenciales Antes de surtir medicamentos con receta, acude a farmacias de la r...
    • 3528 Views
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    Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 1, 2022
    There are several ways you can help keep your health care costs down when using your prescription drug benefits. 1. Use a Preferred Pharmacy Before you fill prescriptions, be sure you are using a preferred pharmacy in the Preferred Pharmacy Network...
    • 4677 Views
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