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Blogs: Your Guide to Understanding Adult ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team

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....
- October 29, 2025
Blogs: How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

BCBSNM Connect Team

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 s...
- October 29, 2025
Tu Salud: Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

EquipoConnect

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...
- October 28, 2025
Blogs: How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- October 28, 2025
Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- October 27, 2025
Blogs: Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

BCBSNM Connect Team

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 ...
- October 27, 2025
Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...
- October 27, 2025
Blogs: What Should I Ask When Seeking a Plan?

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 24, 2025
Tu Cobertura: Información sobre la cobertura PPO

EquipoConnect

Puede ser complicado entender todas las opciones que ofrecen los seguros médicos, especialmente saber qué cobertura médica es la más adecuada para tus necesidades y presupuesto. Muchos estadounidenses obtienen un seguro m&...
- October 24, 2025
Blogs: Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSNM Connect Team

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
- October 23, 2025

Cómo cambiar tu médico de cabecera o grupo de médicos

Es importante que consultes tu cuenta protegida en Blue Access for Members SM para asegurarte de que tu prestador de atención primaria (PCP, en inglés) o grupo médico estén actualizados. ¿Cómo puedo cambiar mi PCP o grupo médico? Puedes cambiar...

BCBSNM Connect Team October 7, 2022
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¿Trabajando el turno de la noche? Aprende a dormir mejor

EquipoConnect October 7, 2022

Dormir bien por la noche no siempre es fácil. Es aún más difícil si tu horario de dormir no es típico. Pero hay pasos que puedes tomar para que sea más fácil obtener el descanso que necesitas. El traba...
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Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

BCBSNM Connect Team September 28, 2022

Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
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Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

EquipoConnect September 28, 2022

El cuidado de los ojos es importante a todas las edades. Ayuda a que empiecen bien tus hijos protegiendo sus ojos y su vista. Examen de la vista para niños Los ojos de los niños están creciendo y cambiando rápidamente. El ...
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Medical Director Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team September 1, 2022

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, physician and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Aiden O’Rourke encourages people with diabetes to work...
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Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

EquipoConnect August 30, 2022

La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
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Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2022

This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information....
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Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 22, 2022

Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

EquipoConnect August 5, 2022

Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: Los abrazos no solo causan ese sentido de bienestar cálido y estremecedor, ¡también pueden ser buenos para tu salud! Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien por tan solo 10 segundos aumenta las hormonas que t...
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Medical Director Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

BCBSNM Connect Team August 3, 2022

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
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7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

EquipoConnect August 2, 2022

No es difícil pensar en una razón para saltarte un entrenamiento. Muchos de nosotros lo hacemos. La palabra "O" es una gran excusa. "Estoy ocupado". Sí, cuando nos encontramos cortos de tiempo, el ejercicio muchas veces deja de s...
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Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

EquipoConnect August 1, 2022

La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
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Improve Your Work-Life Balance

BCBSNM Connect Team July 29, 2022

Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
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Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022

There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
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One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

BCBSNM Connect Team July 27, 2022

It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other on...
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