By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Ask a Health Care Professional: The Importance of Urinary Tract Health as We Age As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways, and that...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we enjoy the warmth and sunshine of summer, it’s important to remember that protecting our skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of older adults, yet many misconceptions persist about what it is and how it can be...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we age, maintaining physical fitness becomes more important than ever for both our bodies and our minds. Regular physical activity not only...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we grow older, our health needs often become more complex. Hospital stays, whether for an illness, surgery or injury, can be a challenging...
By Jacey Blue Renner As their parents age, members of Generations X and Y increasingly find themselves at a crossroads. Many are navigating the delicate shift from being cared for to becoming caregivers — searching for guidance on how to honor their parents' wishes...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the essential role that nutrition plays in maintaining health and...
By Brian Etheridge, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico As we age, our immune systems naturally weaken, making it more difficult for our bodies to fight off infections. For senior adults, staying current on essential vaccinations is a...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about a condition that affects millions, particularly older adults. As we age,...
By Latha Raja Shankar, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and VP of Health Care Delivery at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the disease and promoting early...
