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Are you looking for a way to update your home that will make a positive change to your daily routine? Despite being the most highly trafficked area in the house and one that can greatly impact a home’s value, bathrooms are often left outdated. However, with high mortgage rates keeping homeowners in their current homes …

Refresh for wellness: Luxe bathroom upgrades breathe new life into dull, outdated spaces Read More »

Stretch marks — you know them as those annoying long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that can develop on your skin. They tend to pop up when your skin becomes stretched out or starts to sag, especially during periods of rapid growth, weight gain or loss, or pregnancy. Anyone can develop stretch marks, but they …

Say Goodbye to Stretch Marks and Hello to Smoother-Looking Skin Read More »

In honor of World Caring Day, a global celebration of compassion and support, we delve into the vital role of caregivers and the significance of self-care in their lives. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent or other relative or friend caring for a loved one, you play a vital role in their well-being. Caring …

From burnout to balance: 5 ways to prioritize self-care when caring for a loved one Read More »

Medicare fraud is a serious problem. Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors and abuse. Every day, these issues affect people across the country and can lead to identity theft and cost you money. The good news? Some simple tips can help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Understand …

How to avoid becoming a victim of Medicare fraud Read More »

If one of your goals is to take better care of your health, you likely take vitamins every day — or at least a multivitamin pill — to ensure that your body is getting the nutrients it needs. Ideally, people should get enough of their essential nutrition from food, but when you’re busy, it’s all …

Find pills tough to swallow? 5 benefits of taking a multivitamin powder Read More »

Meet Chris Wright, a professional basketball player and father of three who has played for teams across the world. Chris never imagined relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), a chronic and unpredictable disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues in the central nervous system (CNS), would be part of his story. He was completely shocked when …

Professional Basketball Player Faces Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Resilience Read More »

Are you or a loved one a post-9/11 combat veteran? Were you exposed to burn pits or other toxins while in service? If so, there’s important information you should know regarding your veterans’ health care and disability benefits, including two fast-approaching deadlines. Veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances may experience …

Toxic exposure during your deployment? New law expands benefits for post-9/11 veterans Read More »

The story you are about to read is that of Ben, a person living with bipolar 1. The experiences and opinions expressed here may not be representative of all people living with bipolar 1 and are not a substitute for medical advice or judgment. Always talk to your healthcare provider about available and appropriate treatment …

One man’s inspiring journey navigating bipolar 1: A story of hope, strength and support Read More »

By Dr. Philip Painter, CMO, United Healthcare Medicare & Retirement June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s and to educate people about brain health, including risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. More than 6.7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s — a …

5 tips for supporting brain health during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Read More »

This content is sponsored and provided by Myovant Sciences and Pfizer Inc. After retiring, Mike settled into Arlington, Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C., where he was a teacher for many years. He spends most of his days exercising, watching baseball, spending summers in Maine and enjoying adventures with his partner of 33 years, Cindy. …

One man’s journey with advanced prostate cancer Read More »