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Flu season looms in the shadow of COVID-19

This year, more than ever, doctors say you should get a flu shot between now and early November.

Wellness and prevention

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.
Coping with COVID-19 ‘caution fatigue’
08/03/2020
Coping with COVID-19 ‘caution fatigue’
Does it feel harder to follow health and safety advice as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues? Then you may be feeling what’s called “caution fatigue.” And, you’re not alone.
Keeping an eye on your vision health
08/01/2020
Keeping an eye on your vision health
Your eyes are an important, but often overlooked, part of your overall health.

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

Do your health insurance homework before moving on to college
08/06/2020
Do your health insurance homework before moving on to college
Heading off to college looks different this year. Students moving into a dorm room or off-campus apartment will need more than a laptop and comforter in their college survival kit.
8 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
08/01/2020
8 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
Your ConnectiCare member identification (ID) card is your pass to free preventive care* and a network of doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and facilities who want to help keep you healthy.
5 (plus 1) good reasons to have a health savings account (HSA)
04/29/2020
5 (plus 1) good reasons to have a health savings account (HSA)
Wouldn’t it be nice to know you had money in the bank to pay for a doctor’s visit, dental emergency or prescriptions? That’s just one reason to open and save money in a health savings account, or HSA for short.

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

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.
6 ways to support small businesses during COVID-19
04/20/2020
6 ways to support small businesses during COVID-19
Small businesses are being hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Restaurants, retail stores, small manufacturers, and entertainment and hospitality venues are some of the businesses that have had to close or curtail activity.

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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