What We're Reading: Flu Season; Offsetting Sedentary Lifestyle; Short-Term Health Plans
Flu season in North America is off to an early start; exercising regularly might not offset a generally sedentary lifestyle; short-term health plans are being packaged to circumvent Obamacare restrictions.
Flu Season Has an Early Start
Influenza experts are recommending that people planning to get the flu shot get it now since North America’s flu season is off to an early start.
Exercising to Offset a Sedentary Lifestyle
People looking to offset their generally sedentary lifestyle with regular exercise might not be as successful as they hope to be. People with a sedentary lifestyle who meet exercise guidelines still have a higher risk of developing blood clots in their legs, which can lead to venous thromboembolism (VTE),
Short-Term Plans as an Alternative to ACA Coverage
Some health insurers are getting around an Obama administration rule that limited short-term health plan coverage by packaging multiple short-term plans to cover nearly the full year.
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