It’s a familiar story to many of us: We feel a rush of motivation to get fit, sign up at a nearby gym and go faithfully four or five days a week, only to give up altogether a few weeks later. But what if part of the problem lies in our motivation...

Turns out the old saying “it’s better to give than to receive” is backed up by some science. Besides warming your heart, giving may also improve your health by: Lowering blood pressureLowering stress levelsReducing depressionIncreasing...

As we age, we can’t help but notice certain things, like getting up from a chair and picking up heavier objects aren’t as easy as they used to be. If you’ve been noticing these changes, you’re not alone. Muscle loss is a natural...

For Kimberly Clark, managing type 1 diabetes has come with its share of challenges. She was first diagnosed at the age of 19 but over the course of the next five years, she went into diabetic ketoacidosis — a serious complication of...

Prescription drug costs continue to be a concern for many people — in fact, the vast majority of Americans believe the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable. Medicare annual enrollment is upon us, and understanding what...

Does it seem like people are mumbling when they talk to you? Do you turn up the volume on the TV more than before? Do you shy away from conversations, especially in noisy settings? These may be signs of hearing loss — and you’re not alone in...

We’re in what’s often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year,” and you may agree. Still, extra pressure can get mixed into the holiday season and test even the jolliest person. Besides the usual decorating, shopping, baking and social...

Stress and the holidays can go hand-in-hand. There’s the pressure of buying the perfect gifts — and making sure you don’t go broke doing it. Event after event can stretch you thin. And let’s be honest, being at home with the family can...

About Gear Up The Indianapolis Colts and UnitedHealthcare have created "Gear Up" to expand health & wellness offerings for both boys' and girls' high school sports across the state of Indiana. Throughout the Colts season, ten different high...

Video detailing each stretch with instructions can be found here. No matter what your level of physical fitness, or preferred exercise, stretching should be an essential part of that routine. Stretching helps you keep your muscles flexible...