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Flu vs. cold vs. COVID-19: What you need to know

Flu season is here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a threat. So, what should you do if you feel ill and wonder, “Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19?”

Wellness and prevention

Flu vs. cold vs. COVID-19: What you need to know
10/09/2020
Flu vs. cold vs. COVID-19: What you need to know
By Wayne Rawlins, MD, MBA
Flu season is here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a threat. So, what should you do if you feel ill and wonder, “Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19?”
Protect yourself (and others) with a flu shot
09/28/2020
Protect yourself (and others) with a flu shot
By Wayne Rawlins, MD, MBA
The flu may be taking a back seat to the coronavirus (COVID-19) among your medical worries. But the flu poses a risk this year, too. And, there’s something you can do to limit your risk of getting the flu – that’s get a flu shot.
Flu season looms in the shadow of COVID-19. Have you gotten your flu shot?
08/31/2020
Flu season looms in the shadow of COVID-19. Have you gotten your flu shot?
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shined a light on this fact: healthier people are often better able to battle disease. This year, more than ever, doctors say you should get a flu shot between now and early November.

Aging

5 tips for when you’re suddenly sharing living space
06/03/2020
5 tips for when you’re suddenly sharing living space
You’ve been independent for a long time. Now, you may be sharing space with adult children, grandchildren, or other friends and family who need help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Telemedicine brings a doctor to your door
02/01/2020
Telemedicine brings a doctor to your door
You stay in touch with friends on Facebook, ask Alexa for the weather, and text family with the latest news. Now, you can have a doctor come to you for a virtual house call, too.
Senior spotlight: 7 tips to help with holiday stress
10/28/2019
Senior spotlight: 7 tips to help with holiday stress
We may love the holidays, but that doesn’t mean they are easy. For seniors, holiday stress can be heightened in a way that’s tough for younger family and friends to understand.

Medicine cabinet

Dazed and sniffling in the cold-and-flu aisle: tips for buying OTC medicines
09/02/2020
Dazed and sniffling in the cold-and-flu aisle: tips for buying OTC medicines
You’re under the weather and on your way to the pharmacy’s cold-and-flu aisle. The colorful packages all promise relief. How do you know which to choose?
Headed to the pharmacy? Ask questions!
01/30/2020
Headed to the pharmacy? Ask questions!
By Jamie Reuter, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
You go to pick up your medicine, and the clerk asks, “Do you want to speak to a pharmacist?” Most people say no, but they shouldn’t!
What’s behind rising drug costs, and strategies to manage them
09/03/2019
What’s behind rising drug costs, and strategies to manage them
By Jamie Reuter, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
It’s no secret that prescription drug prices have been on the rise. And this trend shows no signs of stopping.1 That leaves health plan sponsors looking for ways to manage costs while ensuring that employees can get the medicines they need.

Moving and eating

Yoga: Four hidden health benefits
07/20/2020
Yoga: Four hidden health benefits
If you’re thinking about yoga, consider these health benefits.
Eat your heart out: tips for heart-healthy eating
01/17/2020
Eat your heart out: tips for heart-healthy eating
Love is in the air, making it the perfect time to talk about heart health!
So, I’ve joined a gym. Now what?
01/01/2020
So, I’ve joined a gym. Now what?
One of the top New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier. That may mean a new gym membership or a promise to be more active.

Health insurance

Open enrollment is around the corner. Get ready!
10/20/2020
Open enrollment is around the corner. Get ready!
Don’t wait – get (or stay) covered! Open enrollment begins Nov. 1. We have plans to help you stay well and get the care you need if you become ill or hurt. Financial help is available for those who qualify.
Helping a parent or loved one with their Medicare coverage
10/15/2020
Helping a parent or loved one with their Medicare coverage
Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse? That can be overwhelming (especially today). And, if you’re making their health care decisions, navigating Medicare can seem like yet another chore.
9 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
10/09/2020
9 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
Being a ConnectiCare member has its perks. Check out some of the highlights of what you get with your plan.

For businesses

5 tips to make open enrollment easy
09/30/2019
5 tips to make open enrollment easy
We hear the groans. Open enrollment is always around the corner, or so it may seem. We’ve got some tips in five easy-to-follow-steps.
Stand up: protect your employees from sitting disease
09/05/2019
Stand up: protect your employees from sitting disease
Are you doing everything you can to support your employees’ health?
Know your options: funding types for employer medical plans
07/18/2019
Know your options: funding types for employer medical plans
Whether you’re the owner of a mom-and-pop shop or a decision-maker at a larger company, it’s important to know the different structures for group health insurance plans.

Around Connecticut

Safe fall activities for you and your family
10/06/2020
Safe fall activities for you and your family
Cooler days and nights don’t mean outdoor fun has to end. There are plenty of things you can do outside in Connecticut this fall.
Be prepared: Storm readiness for hurricane season
08/03/2020
Be prepared: Storm readiness for hurricane season
Strong winds and heavy rains are coming our way – are you prepared?
Ways to support health care workers during COVID-19
04/23/2020
Ways to support health care workers during COVID-19
Doctors, nurses, and other health care providers are working tirelessly to help protect and treat our family, neighbors, and friends during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Here are a few ways you can support them.

Living well

Trouble sleeping? These tricks might help.
04/16/2019
Trouble sleeping? These tricks might help.
Getting a good night’s sleep is more than satisfying: it plays a major role in our mental and physical health.
Palliative care: Extra support for patients (and their families)
03/27/2019
Palliative care: Extra support for patients (and their families)
Most doctors spend their days diagnosing illness and trying to cure it. A growing number of doctors and nurses, though, care for patients whose conditions aren’t curable.
Fitness trackers - yea or nay?
07/02/2018
Fitness trackers - yea or nay?
Sales of wearables that track physical activity are soaring.1 And it looks like ConnectiCare members are part of this wave.

Family & you

Back-to-school: Balancing health with learning
08/12/2020
Back-to-school: Balancing health with learning
Officials and parents continue to struggle with plans for a new school year as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. We compiled expert guidance to help make the most of online or hybrid (part online, part in school) learning.
4 ways to shake off stress
08/01/2020
4 ways to shake off stress
Your health can suffer if your stress levels are chronically high. Here are four common stressors and ways you can try to manage them.
Socially distant summer fun
06/19/2020
Socially distant summer fun
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues despite warmer temperatures. As businesses start to reopen, infectious disease experts warn social engagements, especially when indoors or with large groups, are still risky.

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