Health

Whether it’s a routine checkup or an appointment to address a specific health concern, it’s common that your doctor requests a lab work up. In fact, physicians recommend lab work 50 percent of the time. It’s not likely, however, that you...

Getting the necessary treatment and recovery support for those seeking help for a mental health or substance abuse disorder can be challenging, if you don’t have access to reliable transportation.  This is especially true in rural...

Eleven-year-old Sean Fleming didn’t hesitate as he waded into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving his worries at shore.  He balanced on his surfboard and stood up beaming, bracing himself against a wave — a courageous feat as a recent cancer...

It’s that time of year again. Time to focus on New Year’s resolutions to start the new decade off right. These goals are easy to set, but sometimes can be hard to stick with. This may be why many people who make resolutions in January, give...

Paid Endorsement There’s a reason UnitedHealthcare’s mission statement is trademarked. The company’s goal to help people live healthier lives® is more than marketing – it reflects real programs that are designed to make comprehensive health...

The health care space is a busy, noisy market full of bells, whistles and plenty of distractions. Which is why now – more than ever – companies are finding it difficult to cut through the noise. So how do you silence the chatter so your message...

There are countless ways to train as a runner. Every individual responds differently to various mileage, workout structures, and strength programs, and what works for one athlete might not work for another. Training plans can be strategically built...

To the untrained eye, running may seem like a simple sport. It doesn’t require a court, a field, or even much gear at all; just throw on a pair of functional training shoes and you’re good to go!  Though it’s true that a good pair of shoes...

In years past, health plans worked with employers to help manage almost all health benefit decisions, leaving employees relatively unaware of the costs. Today, for example, employers and consumers are more frequently choosing plans with higher...

With summer’s end in sight, many flock to the Region’s beautiful woods and plains, taking advantage of the weather for as long as they can. But nature lovers aren’t the only creatures filling the wildlands during warmer months. This year...