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  • 10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    Blogs: 10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    Tu Cobertura: La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Entender tu seguro médico puede ser complicado, pero podemos ayudarte. Nuestro Centro de ayuda te ayuda a responder las dudas sobre cómo usar tu cobertura médica y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas clave. Obtén ayuda en u...
    • February 27, 2026
  • The Help You Need to Navigate Your Health Plan

    Blogs: The Help You Need to Navigate Your Health Plan

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Insurance can be confusing. We’re here to help. Our Help Center can help you find the answers you need to use your benefits and get answers to key questions. Get Help in One Handy Place Bookmark the Help Center and visit often for quick, e...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Help Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Medication-Assisted Treatment

    Blogs: Help Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Medication-Assisted Treatment

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is an ongoing health crisis in the United States that can affect anyone, no matter your race, income level or gender. An estimated 6.1 million people in the U.S. age 12 and older have OUD. The good news is OUD is treatable ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    Blogs: Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    Tu Salud: Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La detección temprana del cáncer de mama es la mejor manera de prevenir muertes por esta enfermedad. Realizar exámenes en forma regular es la mejor manera de detectar a tiempo el cáncer de mama. Aproximadamente 1 de cada ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    Blogs: Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    Medicare Español: Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los opioides pueden ser útiles cuando se toman de la manera correcta. Pero cuando se usan mal, pueden causar dependencia. Esto puede llevar a una sobredosis o incluso a la muerte accidental. En 2023, alrededor del 76% de todas las muertes por...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    Blogs: Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can d...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Learn About Prescription Costs

    Blogs: Learn About Prescription Costs

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. We have so...
    • February 27, 2026
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    Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. Es importante realizarse ...
    • 1420 Views
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    Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
    • 3767 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 8238 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
    • 4658 Views
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    What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2025
    Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
    • 435 Views
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    ¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect November 21, 2025
    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 2026, comienza una reacci&...
    • 2129 Views
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    Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2025
    Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision: Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
    • 396 Views
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    Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 14, 2025
    Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
    • 3004 Views
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    What Are Subsidies Based On?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team November 12, 2025
    Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
    • 489 Views
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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...
    • 2078 Views
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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...
    • 6398 Views
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