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  • Consejos para un buen regreso a clases para estudiantes con trastorno por TDAH

    Tu Salud: Consejos para un buen regreso a clases para estudiantes con trastorno por TDAH

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
    • September 27, 2024
  • Getting Started With Medicare

    Blogs: Getting Started With Medicare

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Many people find the idea of signing up for Medicare confusing — and that's understandable. You’re used to getting your insurance from your employer or the marketplace. After so many years of doing something one way, it can be i...
    • September 27, 2024
  • What Is an HMO?

    Blogs: What Is an HMO?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you're looking for a health plan that's easy to understand, easy to use and easy on your wallet, an HMO may be just what you need for you and your family. It’s Simple An HMO — or health maintenance organization — keeps costs low ...
    • September 24, 2024
  • Quit Smoking for Good

    Blogs: Quit Smoking for Good

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
    • September 24, 2024
  • Are Your Doctors Talking to Each Other?

    Blogs: Are Your Doctors Talking to Each Other?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Finding and treating eye disease early is key to maintaining good vision. Screening for diabetic eye disease has saved many people from developing poor vision or even going blind. A complete exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist can detect early ...
    • September 23, 2024
  • The Mind-Body Connection: Nurture Both for Better Health

    Blogs: The Mind-Body Connection: Nurture Both for Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Just as our minds and bodies are linked, so are mental and physical health. That’s why if you’re facing a health issue, you may need care for both mental and physical symptoms. Mental health conditions are common. More than 1 in 5 adults ...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    Blogs: Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

    Blogs: Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you are new to injecting insulin or have been injecting insulin for so long that you don’t give it a second thought, it is very important to review the instruc...
    • September 23, 2024
  • Qué le sucede a un corazón roto

    Tu Salud: Qué le sucede a un corazón roto

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Morir por un corazón roto parece ser la frase de una canción de música country. Pero todos hemos escuchado alguna historia de parejas de ancianos que compartieron juntos toda su vida en la que cuando fallece uno de los dos, el ot...
    • September 23, 2024
  • What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

    Blogs: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Dying of a broken heart sounds like something from a country song. But we’ve all heard the stories — the elderly couple married for decades that die within hours or days of the other’s passing. We often say that someone died of a br...
    • September 23, 2024
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    Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 10, 2025
    Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
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    Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025
    Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care...
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    Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025
    You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
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    Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 7, 2025
    La vida adulta es una etapa emocionante de la vida. Por lo general, la universidad, la carrera profesional y las relaciones románticas empiezan a tomar un lugar primordial. Pero también hay aspectos más rutinarios de la vida adul...
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    Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025
    Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your he....
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    ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 7, 2025
    Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
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    Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 6, 2025
    Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
    • 4910 Views
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    From Headache to Heartache: NSAIDs Pose Heart Dangers

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 3, 2025
    Read the fine print the next time you pick up a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen. You’ll see a warning about the risk for potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. These drugs are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs. The U.S.....
    • 2629 Views
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    ¿Qué es una cobertura médica con deducible alto y cómo funciona?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 30, 2025
    Al contratar un seguro médico todos queremos elegir la cobertura que mejor se ajuste a nuestras necesidades. Un tipo de cobertura que vale la pena considerar es la cobertura médica con deducible alto (HDHP, en inglés). A veces, t...
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    Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD or ADD, is often thought of as a condition experienced by children. But it is a lifelong condition that can be diagnosed in adults, too. In fact, trends show a rise in adult diagnoses in the last decade...
    • 1466 Views
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    How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 29, 2025
    There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may...
    • 659 Views
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    Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect October 28, 2025
    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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    How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 28, 2025
    The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
    • 5724 Views
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    Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
    • 3685 Views
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    Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team October 27, 2025
    Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases. A colorful diet equals a ...
    • 198 Views
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