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Help to manage social anxiety

The isolation of social distancing may have caused or enhanced feelings of social anxiety. Learn how to identify it and help manage your symptoms.

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Wellness and prevention

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07/02/2021
More Than a Sunburn: Understanding Sun Poisoning
A little fun in the sun can be great. Too much can make you sick. You may have memories of a painful sunburn, but how much do you know about sun poisoning?
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07/02/2021
Sunshine – Good or Bad for Your Health?
The answer to that question is tricky. Too much sun can damage your skin and even cause skin cancer. But your body benefits from the sun, too.
vision health
06/07/2021
Keeping an eye on your vision health
Your eyes are an important, but often overlooked, part of your overall health. Learn what you can do to help protect your vision.

Aging

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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.
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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.
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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

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04/05/2021
A doctor’s guide to choosing allergy medicine wisely
By Wayne Rawlins, MD, MBA
Allergies can pop up throughout the year. You may be tempted to grab the closest antihistamine medicine to fend off your itchy eyes, sneezing, or a runny nose. Before you do, make sure the medicine won’t do more harm than good.
Cold and flu aisle blog
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?
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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!

Moving and eating

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06/11/2021
Yoga: Four hidden health benefits
Considering yoga? Here are just a few of its health benefits.
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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!
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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

9 good things
12/17/2020
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.
Open enrollment is around the corner blog
11/01/2020
Open enrollment is here!
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 with Medicare blog
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.

For businesses

Employee engagement for Open Enrollment
12/02/2020
How to keep employees engaged during virtual open enrollment
Like almost everything at work, open enrollment is going virtual. Here are some ideas for how to do that successfully.
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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.
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09/05/2019
Stand up: protect your employees from sitting disease
Are you doing everything you can to support your employees’ health?

Around Connecticut

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01/19/2021
Supporting community organizations around Connecticut
ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. This past year, under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission was more important than ever.
supporting small business
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.
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08/03/2020
Be prepared: Storm readiness for hurricane season
Strong winds and heavy rains are coming our way – are you prepared?

Living well

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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.
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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 tracker
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

Holiday gift ideas
12/01/2020
Spreading cheer from afar: holiday gift ideas
You may not have in-person gatherings for the holidays this year. But that doesn’t mean you don’t celebrate.
Hope for the holidays
11/16/2020
Hope for the holidays: Tips for safe, smaller celebrations
The pandemic is disrupting cherished holiday traditions and family get-togethers. Try to beat back any glumness with some ingenuity – and a plan.
Back to school blog
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.

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