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Blogs: Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

BCBSNM Connect Team

There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your...
- November 13, 2023
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...
- November 13, 2023
Blogs: Mocktails Make for Safe Merriment

BCBSNM Connect Team

‘Tis the season to spread holiday cheer. That often means getting together with friends and family. Good food, refreshing drinks and time with your favorite people are all ingredients for a wonderful time, right? Just make sure you don’t ...
- November 8, 2023
Blogs: What Is the Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

BCBSNM Connect Team

A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
- November 7, 2023
Blogs: Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

BCBSNM Connect Team

You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of med...
- November 6, 2023
Blogs: 10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

BCBSNM Connect Team

There's more than a month between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s a busy time of year, but you don’t have to let your health fall by the wayside. Yes, it's a time filled with holiday meals, office parties and possibly even tra...
- October 29, 2023
Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
- October 26, 2023
Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

BCBSNM Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
- October 26, 2023
Blogs: Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

BCBSNM Connect Team

You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ...
- October 25, 2023
Blogs: Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

BCBSNM Connect Team

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, th...
- October 25, 2023

Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

EquipoConnect March 22, 2024

¿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...
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Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

BCBSNM Connect Team March 15, 2024

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...
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Por qué no estás durmiendo bien

EquipoConnect March 12, 2024

¿Te sientes más aturdido de lo habitual? ¿No te despiertas renovado después de una buena noche de sueño? ¿Qué es lo que te quita el sueño? Existen muchos obstáculos que pueden impedir que...
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Why Should I Get Tested for Colon Cancer?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 7, 2024

Do you believe in the power of prevention? If you’re 45 years of age or older, one of those reasons is colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. Besides skin cancer, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer for both men an.....
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What in the World Is Chronic Kidney Disease?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 4, 2024

Your kidneys perform many important functions. Located just below your rib cage, one kidney rests on each side of the spine. Together, they remove waste from the body and balance its fluid levels. They also release hormones that regulate blood press...
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VaxViewNM: All Your Shot Records in One Secure Place

BCBSNM Connect Team March 1, 2024

Did you just enroll your kiddos in a new school or daycare? Is your college junior about to spend a semester studying abroad. Are you enlisting in the military? Do you have a new primary care physician you need to bring up to speed on your medical...
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Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

EquipoConnect February 28, 2024

¿Sabría qué hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? ¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesitaría? ¿Quién podría ayudarle? No saber qu...
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¿Buscas una forma rápida de ponerte en forma?

EquipoConnect February 27, 2024

Si quieres dar un giro a tu rutina de ejercicio, tienes muchas opciones. Si quieres aumentar tu nivel de acondicionamiento físico pero no tienes mucho tiempo, un entrenamiento más corto y eficiente puede ser la respuesta. Los Centros pa...
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Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2024

If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte

EquipoConnect February 27, 2024

Si te sientes triste durante semanas o más tiempo y esto te impide realizar tus actividades normales y cotidianas, podrías estar deprimido. No tienes que normalizar sentirte así. Hay medidas que puedes tomar para ayudarte. &iques...
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Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

EquipoConnect February 27, 2024

Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
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What Should You Eat Before and After Working Out?

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2024

What you eat matters when it comes to starting or ending a workout right. It’s like fueling a car. It’s important to have the right foods at the right times. Have a snack or meal one to three hours before you work out. And drink plenty of...
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¿Qué comer antes y después de hacer ejercicio?

EquipoConnect February 27, 2024

Lo que comes es importante cuando se trata de empezar o terminar bien un entrenamiento. Es como ponerle gasolina a un automóvil. Es importante consumir los alimentos adecuados en los momentos adecuados. Ingiere una comida ligera o regular entr.....
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Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2024

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....
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Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

BCBSNM Connect Team February 27, 2024

Can you get exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost a lot.....
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