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Health and Wellness | October 7, 2025

Feeling Stressed by Fantasy Sports?

Fantasy football, basketball or baseball should be fun. Learn stress warning signs and tips to bring balance back to the game.
Health and Wellness | October 3, 2025

How to Prepare for a Successful Video Visit with Your Doctor

Prepare for a video visit with tips on lighting, setup and check-in so you feel comfortable and ready to talk with your doctor.
A band aid is placed over arm where vaccination injections for flu, COVID and RSV was given.
Health and Wellness | September 30, 2025

Vaccine Q&A: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Prepare for the fall and winter respiratory illness season. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu and RSV. Vaccines are safe and effective.
Health and Wellness | September 19, 2025

7 Tips for Picking a Primary Care Doctor in an HMO Plan

Learn about what to consider when choosing a primary care physician who’s right for you, including communication, insurance questions, medical records and more.
A young woman, older than 26, reviews her options for health insurance.
Health and Wellness | September 10, 2025

What to Do When You Lose Health Insurance at 26

If you're on your parents' health plan, coverage usually ends at 26, so you'll need your own plan. Explore HMOs, PPOs and other options.
Health and Wellness | September 9, 2025

What Are Macronutrients? Why Balance Matters in Your Diet

Macronutrients are nutrients in carbs, fats and protein that your body needs in large amounts for energy and more. Learn how much.
A man and a woman smile as they look at the computer while comparing health insurance plans in preparation for open enrollment.
Health and Wellness | September 4, 2025

Why Are Open Enrollment Deadlines So Important?

Open enrollment is your only chance to change your health plan each year. Learn why missing the deadline could affect your coverage.
Health and Wellness | September 2, 2025

4 Flu Vaccine Myths Debunked

The flu shot can't give you the flu, but mild side effects are possible. Get the facts behind four common flu vaccine myths.
An abstract illustration of a bacterial colony represents the microbiome, the healthy bacteria in your gut.
Health and Wellness | August 29, 2025

How to Improve Digestive Health: Making Friends with Your Microbiome

Learn why gut bacteria matter, how diet affects disease and the role of probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy microbiome.
A young woman sits at a desk and holds her hands on the sides of her head as she looks concerned looking at a laptop computer.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Cortisol and Stress: What’s the Connection?

Learn how cortisol affects stress, energy and immunity as well as natural ways to maintain healthy hormone balance.