After more than 30 years of working under her belt, Sherry Bruster was ready for the next stage of life – retirement. But amid her excitement, that major life change came with some uncertainty and worry. “When I retired, I didn’t know what I...

When a health issue arises, it can be difficult to find the time or energy to schedule an in-person appointment or drive to your nearest medical facility, especially when you’re not feeling well. Connecting with a doctor virtually, in the comfort...

As you get older, you might take steps to develop healthy habits, whether it’s exercising, eating healthier, and limiting your consumption of alcohol. But did you know that there are steps you can take to help with your brain health?...

Vacation planning tends to focus on where you’ll go and the cool things you’ll see. But what happens if things don’t go according to plan? Preparing for some of the “what ifs” can be time well spent and may help bring peace of mind. “We...

It’s something we might take for granted — clean air. But when the air quality becomes an issue, it can affect our daily lives.  Air quality can be affected by a number of things including pollution and smoke from wildfires. When smoke from...

Employees who’ve faced a medical crisis know the financial stress that can come with it.That’s why many of them purchase supplemental benefits to help cover out-of-pocket expenses from a serious accident, critical illness...

We each have a passion and a purpose. Some of us are lucky enough to turn that purpose into a career. One of UnitedHealthcare’s newest members, Jillian Martinez, is one of those people.  Martinez came to UnitedHealthcare as a market sales...

Maintaining your independence with a healthy, active lifestyle can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act. You want to stay in shape but the fear of falling can make you think twice about certain activities. Falls can be a serious issue for older...

Communities rely on the strength and bravery of firefighters to help in crisis situations — an oftentimes mentally draining and extremely stressful task. However, finding resources and the support needed to care for their mental health can be...

As health care continues to advance, virtual care services are becoming even more popular, which, in turn, can help improve access to medical treatments and cut wait times for appointments.  The trend toward virtual care — also called...