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Blogs: Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

BCBSNM Connect Team

Understanding generic drugs — and how they differ from brand drugs — can help you manage your prescription drug costs. Breaking Down Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be used two ways: Generic equivalents are made ...
- July 11, 2024
Medicare Español: ¿Estás cuidando tu colon?

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Es un tema del que no nos gusta hablar, o incluso pensar al respecto. Pero hacerse un examen para detectar cáncer de colon es importante por una buena razón. El cáncer colorrectal es la tercera causa principal de muertes relacio...
- July 3, 2024
Tu Salud: Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantener un peso saludable

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Ayudar a los niños a mantenerse activos y a consumir alimentos saludables no es una tarea fácil, pero es importante. Esto se debe a que tener sobrepeso a temprana edad suele llevar a los niños a padecer futuros problemas de salu...
- July 1, 2024
Blogs: What is ADHD?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
- June 27, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Qué es TDAH?

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Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de aten...
- June 26, 2024
Blogs: HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

BCBSNM Connect Team

When you go to a doctor, dentist or eye doctor, you are asked to sign that you’ve seen their privacy statement. What does that mean? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you are reminded at each visi...
- June 21, 2024
Tu Salud: VaxViewNM: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

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¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Te enlistaste en el ejé...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

BCBSNM Connect Team

New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge...
- June 18, 2024
Blogs: Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

BCBSNM Connect Team

More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
- June 18, 2024

El vínculo entre la diabetes y la depresión

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

La salud mental involucra muchas partes de la vida diaria. Afecta los pensamientos y las emociones, y cómo controlas el estrés, te relacionas con otros y tomas decisiones. La salud general incluye los pensamientos y las emociones. No es...
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Protect Yourself with Careful Diabetes Management

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Everything you do to take care of yourself helps you lead a better life. And if you have diabetes, making healthy life choices and working with your doctor can help save you from bigger health problems later. Diabetes is all about blood sugar and...
- 1763 Views
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child: What You Need to Know

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Yet they face a unique set of challenges. Taking action early can make a real difference in nav....
- 6794 Views
Get a Mammogram: Early Detection Saves Lives

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

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...
- 10358 Views
Detecta el cáncer de colon a tiempo con un examen preventivo

EquipoConnect August 26, 2025

Excluyendo los cánceres de piel, el cáncer colorrectal es el cuarto tipo de cáncer más común en los Estados Unidos. Es la cuarta causa de muerte relacionada con el cáncer en los Estados Unidos según la...
- 3820 Views
Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think using e-cigs will make them look more stylish. They also often think they are a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all...
- 6938 Views
Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Americans. It is the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s.....
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Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2025

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...
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Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the sid...
- 5817 Views
Prepárate para el Período de inscripción abierta

EquipoConnect August 25, 2025

Juntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupacion...
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSNM Connect Team August 25, 2025

If you want to get a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan...
- 6081 Views
Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

EquipoConnect August 21, 2025

El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

BCBSNM Connect Team August 21, 2025

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
- 3647 Views
Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

BCBSNM Connect Team August 20, 2025

Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good denta....
- 2345 Views

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