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Whether it’s graduation parties, barbeques or weekends at the cabin, summer brings many fun events that often include indulgent desserts — and a lot of added sugar. But don’t worry, you can enjoy these popular summer desserts using healthier...

Hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings – I’m having these menopause symptoms, but I’m only 42. Isn’t it too early? It’s impossible to predict the arrival of menopause, but changes can happen sooner than women might expect. "Menopause...

When Bianca Ramirez answers the phone in a UnitedHealthcare call center in San Antonio, she’s ready to support the member’s needs — without having to wade into plan details or scan through a series of individual records. “Before it was a lot...

When you go to the doctor, one of the most common vitals you’ll have checked is your blood pressure. After strapping the inflatable cuff on your arm, the nurse will tell you something like “120 over 80.” But what does that really mean?...

With summer officially here, you may be rushing outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. You may also be thinking about how to best protect your skin. More people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than all other cancers...

About 795,000 people have a stroke every year and it’s become the fourth leading cause of death in the country. The good news is up to 80% of strokes are preventable and if one occurs, it is possible to treat and recover. May is...

When Cheila Ditzler was a teenager, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in behavioral health care. After seeing the effects of behavioral health support firsthand, she knew the powerful impact it could make. “I was diagnosed with major...

Your ears are small but mighty organs containing some of the body’s tiniest, most unique bones — all of which work together to help you hear and keep your balance. But, in a world of big sounds and loud situations, you may be...

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc., a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care...

As people age, they become more likely to develop osteoporosis, a disease that occurs when bones lose density and mass. This can cause bones to be brittle, weak and easily broken. The good news is, if you’re at-risk of osteoporosis, there are...