Staying at home during COVID-19 may make it harder than usual to get in your daily steps.  However, during this time it’s important for your health and well-being to stay active.  Walking – either at home or outside –...

As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, many people have turned to family, friends or neighbors for help during this difficult time. For those without a network, it may be harder to know who to turn to for support. One couple in Nevada found the...

Whether it’s chasing his granddaughter around or jumping into the pool with her, Jim Brandmeyer entered retirement with a new purpose: To be the best grandpa he can be.  "I’ve got friends who can’t do that with their grandchildren because...

If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the...

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), through UnitedHealthcare and Optum, has announced it is taking steps immediately to accelerate payments and other financial support to health care providers in the U.S. to help address the short-term financial pressure...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. In 2020, there are expected to be over 147,000 new cases of the disease. It also has one of the higher mortality rates, expected to cause over 53,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2020. With...

UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit program to support the eye health and overall well-being of expectant and new moms, helping expand access to recommended vision care before and after delivery.  The new benefit provides...

Whether you’ve chosen a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, health benefits or just to switch up your traditional beef burger, the meatless trend continues to grow with a number of alternative options. While plant-based meats mimic the...

Consumers expect convenience with just about everything they do these days – from streaming TV shows on-the-go to ordering groceries without ever walking into a store. But many people don’t realize that seeing a doctor may be just as...

UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates to its programs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. In addition to previously announced telehealth and virtual care expansion, the company will open a special enrollment period for some of...