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Are You at Risk for a Vitamin Deficiency?

Our bodies need vitamins and minerals, but more is not always better. Multivitamins and supplements may be unnecessary.

Let’s Talk Trends: Fermented Foods

Fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha and kimchi may improve health by boosting “good bacteria” in the gut.

Fan Favorite Foods that Score Big Points

If you are hosting a viewing party for a group of fellow college basketball fans, check these nutritious alternatives to the typical fare of wings, pizza and beer.

What to Eat Before and After Working Out

What you eat before and after a workout is important for fueling your body and recovering your muscles. Here's what to eat, drink and avoid.

Why Do I Eat My Feelings?

Emotional eating can be hard to decipher. Stress can trigger cravings that lead to binge-eating unhealthy foods, making you feel even worse.

New Cholesterol Guidelines Recommend Changes in Assessment and Treatment

New cholesterol guidelines call for more personalized care and the use for some individuals of non-statin drugs.

Could Food Help with the Winter Blues?

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression common in the darker winter months. But certain foods, like blueberries and salmon, may help.

6 Ways to Get More Veggies in the New Year

Eating vegetables may help lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and even certain cancers. Learn how to boost your intake.

How to Help Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Those calories can add up fast during the holidays. Try these tips to help avoid holiday weight gain while still enjoying the festivities.

Fall Into These Healthier Sweet Treats

Pumpkins, apples and cranberries are packed with nutrients and are key ingredients for an array of tasty snacks.

Are the Numbers on the Scale Holding You Back? Consider Real Appeal.

Real Appeal, an online weight loss program available to many UnitedHealthcare members, provides simple help and support toward meeting goals.

Not Enough to Go Around: The Effects of Food Insecurity on Health

Dual Special Needs Plans help people enrolled in Medicare get additional benefits.

Hunger Remains an Issue in Many Communities

UnitedHealthcare’s “Do Good. Live Well.” volunteer initiative works with Second Harvest Heartland to distribute millions of meals to those in need.

Offering Students a Second Chance at Breakfast

Students often don’t have time for breakfast. The “Second Chance Breakfast” program is making it easier for students to find the time.

Helping San Diegans with Food Insecurity – and Much More

A $375,000 grant to the San Diego Food Bank will help with not only the food itself but making it easier for the people in need to receive it.

Foods that May Help Our Hair, Skin and Nails

Problems with hair, skin or nails are common – and may be affected by what we eat. Find out which food and nutrients may matter.

Stock Your Pantry with These Staples for Healthier Eating

A dietitian shares what healthy items she always keeps stocked in her pantry.

UnitedHealthcare Helps Stanton Community Garden Grow

A team of volunteers from UnitedHealthcare’s Cypress office volunteer year-round at the local garden, helping to promote and educate the community about the benefits of healthy living.

Kids in Boston Step Up for Better Health

A Step Up for Better Health event at the Boston Boys and Girls Club included a $1,000 donation, a new treadmill and a pedometer giveaway.

5 Things You Might Not Know about Celiac Disease

People with celiac disease eat gluten-free foods as more than just a healthy lifestyle, but rather as a treatment for their condition.