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Woman smiling near window for an article about what urine reveals about your health

The two-second health check you can do every day

We know how easy it is to just flush and go.

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By Medically Reviewed Article
Published March 11, 2021
Light therapy for depression

Light therapy for depression

Light therapy is a treatment for certain types of depression and other conditions.

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published January 25, 2021
How to quit smoking

How to quit smoking

How to quit smoking and make that resolution stick

Over 34 million American adults smoke cigarettes as of 2019,

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published January 12, 2021
Best vitamins for fighting inflammation

Best vitamins for fighting inflammation

If you’re experiencing inflammation in the body from an injury, illness, or chronic condition, it can be helpful to learn how to stop painful inflammation of the joi

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 30, 2020
heart murmur

Can stress cause a heart murmur?

Anxiety can cause all sorts of cardiovascular symptoms: racing heartbeat, rapid breathing, and chest pain. But can it cause a heart murmur?

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 22, 2020
depression and anxiety

Talking to loved ones about depression and anxiety

Talking to a friend or a family member about their mental health is never easy.

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 15, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine; frequently asked questions

The COVID-19 situation continues to quickly evolve so we have gathered some helpful information to answer as many of your questions as we can.  This changes frequently so we will make updates as of

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 14, 2020
seasonal affective disorder

Why more people may experience seasonal affective disorder this year

While fall brings about colorful leaves and cooler weather, it can also cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of recurrent depression that tends to come an

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 14, 2020
Treating migraines with naproxen

Treating migraines with naproxen

Migraine is a neurovascular condition that affects 29.5 million

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 9, 2020
Blue fingernails

Why are my fingernails blue?

Blue fingernails are commonly caused by cyanosis, which happens when there’s a lack of oxygen in the blood. Blood lacking in oxygen has a bluish tint.

Optum Perks Author

By Optum Perks Author
Published December 4, 2020

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