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  • Showing up every day when you have MS

    Read how Sarah Wolf manages her multiple sclerosis and helps Optum strengthen pharmacy services.

  • My 17-year journey with multiple sclerosis

    Read about one woman’s experience navigating symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of MS.

  • Pneumonia vaccines and older adults

    Learn about your chances of getting sick and how to stay safe.

  • Flu shots: Know the facts

    Don't let flu myths keep you from getting your shot.

  • How to talk to your doctor

    Make the most of your doctor’s visit with these tips on how to play an active role in your care plan.

  • "You don't look sick": Coping with the symptoms of MS

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms aren’t easy to see. Optum helps patients with MS manage all their symptoms — seen and unseen.

  • Help advance MS research and representation

    Whether MS affects you or a loved one today, in the future or never, your involvement can make a difference.

  • Missing from the MS narrative

    In this series, Victoria Reese shares candidly about symptoms, diagnosis, inequities — and how to better support the Black MS community.

  • Victoria Reese, a mom, media pro and Black woman with MS

    In this 4-week series, she shares candidly about symptoms, diagnosis, inequities — and how to better support the Black MS community.

  • Until It’s Fixed: A Health Care Podcast – Season 3

    Join us on the inspiring journey to create a healthier world — and make health care simpler and more effective for everyone

  • Get the facts about monkeypox

    What you need to know to stay safe and informed.

  • What your BMI says about your health

    Learn what this tool can do.

  • November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    Now is the perfect time for everyone to be proactive.

  • Get your flu shot today

    Stay healthy this flu season.

  • How to deal with holiday stress

    Stay calm and enjoy your holiday season.

  • Flu shots and COVID-19

    Learn why this year is more important to get your flu shot.

  • Help improve your health by decluttering

    Tidying up can be good for both mind and body.

  • Be S.M.A.R.T.

    Learn how to make health goals that work.

  • What to do about your cholesterol

    Read the basics on cholesterol and how to lower it.

  • Have you had "the talk" about advance care planning?

    Few of us plan for this important event.

  • If you’re too sick to speak, who will speak for you?

    Get started with an advance care plan today.

  • Make the most of your shut-eye

    Small changes can improve sleep quality.

  • Feeling SAD?

    Tips that can help.

  • Understanding depression

    Know the signs, what you can do and when to get help.