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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5 Tips to Avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here are a few tips to combat the “seasonal blues” and keep your mental health on track.

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Protect Yourself (and Others) With a Flu Shot

By Sandra Rivera-Luciano, MD, MHSA

As flu season approaches, you’re likely looking for ways to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. Getting your annual flu vaccine is a simple and effective preventive measure you can take to limit your risk of getting the flu. Here’s why the flu vaccine can be a powerful tool this season.

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COVID-19, Flu, and RSV – What You Need To Know

It’s important to understand how you can protect yourself.

6 Reasons To Get Moving

Aging comes with its fair share of changes. But there are things you can do to maintain your health, independence, and quality of life.

A Simple Way To Stay Independent As You Age

Learn how a cane or walker can help you keep your balance—and your freedom.

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Don’t Let Loss of Bladder Control Hold You Back

If you’ve ever sprung a leak when coughing, sneezing, or laughing, you’re not alone.

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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.

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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!

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!

Pedal Power: Tips To Get Into Cycling

Riding a bicycle can be a fun family activity and an excellent workout. But how do you go from being a casual rider to riding for exercise? Here are some tips to help you up your cycling game.

Yoga: Four Hidden Health Benefits

Want to add yoga to your wellness routine? Here are just a few of its health benefits.

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Sitting All the Time? 10 Tips To Add Movement to Your Day

Have you heard the phrase: “Sitting is the new smoking?” It refers to research that points to the risks of sitting too much.

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I’m Turning 65. What Do I Need To Do?

Happy Birthday! Turning 65 makes you eligible for Medicare. Here’s what you need to know.

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What It Means: Preauthorization

Sometimes a prescription, service or treatment that your doctor recommends will need “preauthorization” or “prior authorization.” Here's what that means.

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New Year, New Benefits?

The start of a new year is a time for reflection, resolutions, and reviewing your health insurance.

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.

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

Are you doing everything you can to support your employees’ health?

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Supporting Community Organizations Around Connecticut in 2023

Here are the organizations ConnectiCare is supporting through the Neighborhood Assistance Act program.

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Supporting Community Organizations Around Connecticut

ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. In honor of ConnectiCare’s 40th anniversary, that mission was more important than ever.

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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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7 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

We may love the holidays, but that doesn’t mean they're easy. Try these tips for healthy ways to cope with stress.

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Self-Care for the Family Caregiver

Self-care isn’t selfish – it’s necessary.

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How to Cope with the Sunday Scaries

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Week Ahead

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Six Tips To Ready Your Child for a Healthy and Happy New School Year

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5 Tips for Talking to Your Father About His Health

Tips to Get Your Family Ready for Back to School

Follow these four tips for a great start to the year.