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Tu Salud: Ayuda a detener el acoso

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Los espectadores pueden desempeñar un papel clave en detener el acoso escolar, tanto en la escuela como en línea. Ayuda a tus hijos a aprender qué significa apoyar a alguien que está siendo acosado. Lamentablemente, el aco...
- June 30, 2023
Blogs: Help Stop Bullying

BCBSNM Connect Team

Bystanders can play a key role in stopping bullying — both in school and online. Help your kids learn what it means to stand up for someone who is bullied. Sadly, bullying among kids and teens is still very common in the U.S. About 20% of all s...
- June 30, 2023
Tu Salud: Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

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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...
- June 28, 2023
Blogs: Don't Put Off Getting Your Flu Shot

BCBSNM Connect Team

Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the 2022-2023 flu season show a higher number of cases and deaths than the previous few flu seasons. During the pandemic, flu cases were down due to the steps taken to p...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSNM Connect Team

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and dri...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: Help Your Skin Help You

BCBSNM Connect Team

Your skin has a big job. It shields your body and keeps out germs. And that’s just the start. It’s your body’s largest organ, and it deserves careful attention. Help Your Skin Help You Taking care of your skin is taking care of your...
- June 23, 2023
Blogs: What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

BCBSNM Connect Team

You probably do your best to stay in shape. Maybe a burst of new motivation inspired you to ramp things up a bit — even add another activity to your regular workout routine. In your enthusiasm, maybe you charged full speed ahead instead of star...
- June 22, 2023
Blogs: Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

BCBSNM Connect Team

Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside look...
- June 21, 2023
Blogs: Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

BCBSNM Connect Team

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. With gum disease, inflammation not only puts the mouth at risk, but can be a danger to the heart. Links have also ...
- June 21, 2023
Blogs: Syndrome X: Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

BCBSNM Connect Team

Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, may sound like a super-secret plan in a spy movie. It’s actually more dangerous. The syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. “Metabolic" refers to...
- June 16, 2023

Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team July 20, 2022

If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

EquipoConnect July 15, 2022

Todos sabemos que los hábitos de alimentación saludables son vitales para una buena salud. Sin embargo, muchos de nosotros todavía comemos demasiado de lo que no es bueno para nosotros y muy poco de lo que es bueno. Si deseas viv...
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El costo de la atención médica

EquipoConnect July 5, 2022

Entender cómo funciona un seguro médico puede ser confuso. Por eso, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico desea empoderar a sus asegurados con información, para que entiendan cómo funcionan los seguros médicos y ...
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El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

EquipoConnect July 2, 2022

Casi 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses tiene colesterol alto, que puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar enfermedades cardíacas. De hecho, las personas con colesterol total alto tienen aproximadamente el doble de riesgo de ...
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Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSNM Connect Team June 27, 2022

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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La depresión y la ansiedad: distintas pero similares

EquipoConnect June 24, 2022

Uno de cada 5 adultos en Estados Unidos tiene algún problema de salud mental. Probablemente, conoces personas que sufren depresión o ansiedad. Algunas personas tienen ambas enfermedades. Son diferentes problemas de salud, pero comparte...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSNM Connect Team June 22, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Medidas de seguridad para el verano

EquipoConnect June 7, 2022

Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano no es difícil. Puedes tomar medidas como beber mucha agua y usar protector solar; pero eso no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfruta...
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El protector solar: qué significa SPF y cual comprar

EquipoConnect June 1, 2022

Antes de salir a preparar la comida para el BBQ, disfrutar de un día en la playa, o pasar la tarde en la piscina, es importante aplicar protector de sol para evitar los daños causados por los rayos UV del sol. ¿Pero cu&aacu...
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Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

EquipoConnect May 31, 2022

Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. Puede ser que los ojos no siempre sean lo primero en lo que p...
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¿El asma se cura?

EquipoConnect May 30, 2022

Conforme crecemos podemos dejar atrás los zapatos y la ropa que ya no nos quedan. ¿Pero, es posible deshacernos del asma para siempre también? Desafortunadamente, la idea de que uno puede dejar de tener asma una vez q...
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¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

EquipoConnect May 25, 2022

¿Conoces a alguien que siempre se eche para atrás cuando haces planes? Quizá no sea que te intente evitar. Más bien, la situación podría incomodarlo. Esto ocurre con la ansiedad social. La fobia social es un...
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Salud del hombre: Actúa ahora para prosperar a cualquier edad

EquipoConnect May 15, 2022

No puedes detener el tiempo, pero puedes mantenerte saludable a medida que envejeces si haces algunos cambios. Vale la pena el esfuerzo para vivir una vida plena mientras envejeces. Controla lo que puedes El envejecimiento saludable depende de muchos...
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