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Blogs: Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

BCBSNM Connect Team

Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

BCBSNM Connect Team

You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

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La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano

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El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado. Veamos los riño...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

BCBSNM Connect Team

Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us. ...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

BCBSNM Connect Team

The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

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¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

BCBSNM Connect Team

Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth an...
- March 21, 2024
Blogs: Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team

The most effective way to lower your risk for colorectal cancer is to be screened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people at average risk start screening at age 45. Often, colorectal cancer starts with one or more poly...
- March 15, 2024
Medicare Español: Cómo protegerse de la gripe (influenza)

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Es la temporada de la gripe y nadie quiere sufrir los dolores ni la miseria en general de estar deprimido y desanimado por el virus de la gripe. Entonces, ¿cuál es su plan para prevenirlo? Puede quedarse en casa y evitar el contacto co...
- March 15, 2024

Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

EquipoConnect July 9, 2025

¿Las listas de compras nunca terminan? ¿Eres cazaofertas? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) ofrece Blue365®, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero y tiempo en una variedad de necesidades cotidianas y servicio...
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¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

EquipoConnect July 8, 2025

Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar en los medicamentos recetados es asegurarte de que entiendas cómo funcionan los beneficios de tu cobertura médica. Un buen primer paso...
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Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

EquipoConnect July 7, 2025

Cuando el médico te manda a hacerte una prueba, es importante saber qué tipo de prueba es. Hay dos tipos: de prevención y de diagnóstico. Conocer la diferencia entre los dos tipos de pruebas te ayudará a comprender ...
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Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

BCBSNM Connect Team July 2, 2025

What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. Gum disease causes inflammation, which can be a danger to the heart. Links have also been found between gum diseas...
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Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing Your Body and Mind

BCBSNM Connect Team July 1, 2025

Losing someone you love is one of life’s most stressful events. After a loss, you can experience a wide range of feelings. Although these emotions are part of grief and a natural response to any kind of loss, they can be hard to manage. To unde....
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along wit....
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Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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Mantente seguro en el verano

EquipoConnect June 30, 2025

Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
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Stay Safe in the Summertime

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ....
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Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
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Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

EquipoConnect June 30, 2025

Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
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Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
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¿Es posible solicitar un seguro de gastos médicos ahora mismo?

EquipoConnect June 26, 2025

La vida es impredecible. Las cosas cambian. Algunos de estos cambios podrían afectar a tu seguro de gastos médicos. A eso se le conoce como un "suceso que lo hace elegible". ¿Qué es lo que quiere decir este t&eac...
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La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

EquipoConnect June 25, 2025

Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
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