Past Online Seminars

We have archived previously recorded Online Seminars for you to watch at anytime. Simply click on the "Watch Now" link below the webinar to get started. Learn how you can participate in our upcoming Online Seminars.

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Diet and Lifestyle Changes that Go the Distance

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Jan. 10

This seminar will highlight the small-steps approach to a healthier you. Realistic, sustainable health goals are the secret to slimming down, feeling energized and improving your health.

Best Holiday Ideas

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Dec. 13

Opportunities to eat around the holidays seem endless. Learn how you can make this year different using a "social weight maintenance" plan. You'll get ideas to help you de-stress and enjoy the holiday season without triggering a six week eating frenzy and packing on those extra pounds.

How to Survive the Holiday Seasons

Arleen Fitzgerald, L.I.C.S.W., Mental Health Consultant
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Nov. 16

While you try to make everyone happy and juggle added activities, you may find that holiday stress can quickly deflate the joy of the season. Learn ways to cope with what can be a stressful time, and define what you want the holidays to be for you and your family.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweeteners: from Agave to Stevia

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Nov. 8

With so many sweeteners on the market, it is hard to know which ones are best for you and your family. Join us as we explore the latest science, diet recommendations, cancer risks, pros and cons of sugars in all its forms.

For Women Only: Keeping Healthy Through Nutrition

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Oct. 11

When it comes to nutritional needs, men and women are very different. Women's health needs range from extra iron and folate during childbearing years to calcium and vitamin D for bone health. Learn more about the foods and nutrients that can help boost health and energy, make you smarter, leaner, stronger, and help you look and feel your best.

Protect Your Healthy Smile

John Luther, DDS
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Oct. 5

Dr. Luther provides helpful tips on caring for your oral health and that of your family. Topics include: When should children see a dentist for the first time? How is oral health linked to overall health? Does pregnancy affect your teeth and gums? You'll also learn more about the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry, including bleaching and veneers.

Eye Health Through the Ages

Linda Chous, O.D.
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Sept. 28

Our sight is one of our most important and valued senses, but many of us are not doing all we can to protect our eyesight. Learn more about protecting the health of your eyes, and get the facts on common eye conditions and diseases that may affect your vision and overall eye health.

Eating Right at Every Age – 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and Beyond

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Sept. 13

Nutritional needs change every decade but when you are equipped with a healthy diet, physical activity and a good attitude – you can help defy the ravages of aging.

Test Your Food IQ

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Aug. 9

Sample topics include: Do you know what the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines mean to your diet? Is chocolate really a health food? Will the real whole grain please stand up? Do artificial sweeteners cause brain tumors? We ask the questions, let you have a chance to answer, and then discuss the evidence that will help sort the diet myths from diet facts.

Eating a Diet Closer to the Earth, from Vegetarian to Flexitarian

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired July 12

Eating a diet closer to the earth is a very effective way to lose weight, be healthier, prevent disease, and add years to your life in a way that is kinder and gentler to the planet. Learn how you can move your diet in the right direction – from vegetarian to flexitarian (a plant-based diet that includes some animal products).

Keeping Food Safe in the Kitchen, at Picnics and on the Buffet

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired June 14

Keeping food safe is not that hard once you know the basic rules. Keep your family's food supply safe, especially when warm weather encourages unwelcomed bacterial growth.

Protect Your Paycheck – Get the Facts on Disability

Carol A. Harnett, MS
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired May 19

The purpose of disability insurance is to help us when we need to leave work for reasons such as having a baby, caring for a sick parent or child, or dealing with our own health issues. This webinar will give you an overview of the helpful resources that may be available to you.

Food 101: The Truth about What You Eat

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired May 10

Setting the record straight on foods that get lots of buzz in the media like processed foods, artificial sweeteners, saturated fats, kombucha, macca, beet juice, carbs, coconut oil and more. Learn how to navigate the grocery aisles to select the very best foods for good health.

Mindful Eating: Discouraging Emotional and Disordered Eating

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired April 14

We all eat weirdly during times of emotional stress but quirky eating habits, if left unchecked, can develop into serious food issues. Learn how to eat more mindfully while avoiding the traps that could lead to emotional and disordered eating.

Meal Planning and Cooking Healthy Meals

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired March 8

Simple meal planning strategies, "partly homemade" recipe ideas and cooking tips that will inspire you to whip up new, healthy meals that even the kids will love.

Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Rhonda Medows, MD
Carol Calvin, RN, MS, CPHQ
Watch now | Speaker biographies
Program aired Feb. 25

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and contributes to more deaths each year than the next five causes of death combined. Learn more about assessing your risk, recognizing the symptoms of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, understanding the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, and creating a heart-healthy lifestyle. While there are some risk factors that we can't control, there are several things you can do to improve your heart health, and there is no better time to take charge of your heart health than NOW.

Healing Foods: Let Food be Thy Medicine

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Feb. 15

Learn how you can use foods to stay healthy – nourishing the body, and helping it to regenerate and repair itself.

Myth Busters: Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Jan. 11

Trusting information that's linked to our health without knowing the facts can be harmful to your health. Learn how to spot the urban legends and find the truth behind the myths that keep us fat.

Holiday Survival

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Dec. 14

The opportunities to eat around the holidays seem endless. Make this year different – learn simple tips and strategies that will help you enjoy the holidays without swearing off those extra pounds on New Year's Day.

Eating to Prevent and Control Diabetes

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Nov. 16

Diabetes is on the rise, even though most cases of diabetes are preventable with healthy lifestyle changes. Nutritionist Kathleen Zelman provides tips on diet and lifestyle changes that can help you prevent the onset of diabetes and manage the condition with greater success.

Mood Boosters and Instant Energizers

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Oct. 12

Good nutrition and physical activity can give you a mental edge, keep you sharp and help you overcome the blues. Tune into this webinar to learn how certain foods and activities can affect your mood and relieve stress, and learn simple things you can do to turn blue into 'can-do.'

Nourishing Healthy Kids and Promoting Healthier Lives for our Children

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Sept. 14

Learning to eat right and be physically active can prepare children to be successful in school and in life while improving a child's overall health and well-being. Nutritionist Kathleen Zelman shares strategies on choosing and preparing more nutritious meals, and helping children develop healthy habits for a lifetime.

Forever Young Nutrition:
Perimenopause and Beyond

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Aug. 17

During the perimenopausal period, a woman's body begins to undergo changes that may affect her overall health and well being. Nutritionist Kathleen Zelman shares practical tips to help you stay healthy and feel good during this stage of your life.

Simple Swaps for Better Health

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired July 20

Developing better habits can result in a healthier you. From satisfying your sweet tooth to eating more healthy fruits and vegetables, this webinar is all about creating better habits that are easy to work into your daily routine. You'll learn more about controlling calories, eating a more nutrient rich diet, and what you can do to increase meal satisfaction without overeating or feeling deprived.

Summer Skin Safety

Patricia Horvath, RN, MSN
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired on July 13

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. Summertime can be the worst time for skin irritation caused by such things as allergens, sunburn and heat. Learn how to protect your skin from these irritants, cancers and rapid aging.

Best Weight Loss Tips Ever

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired on June 29

Hoping to drop a few pounds in time for bathing suit season? Sick of all the diets that don't work and the hype about "magic bullet" weight loss cures? Get the diet strategies that can really help you lose weight. Kathleen Zelman shares weight loss tips and tricks that can easily be incorporated into your everyday lifestyle for weight loss success that really works.

Care for the Caregiver

Barbara K. Moeller, RN, PHN
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired June 15

Being a caregiver can present physical, emotional and economic challenges. Many caregivers are working full time and caring for their spouse and children at the same time they are taking care of frail or ill family members. While caring for a loved one may be emotionally rewarding, it can also be stressful, so it is important to take steps to safeguard your own health and well-being. Barb Moeller shares some of the challenges facing today's caregivers, with practical tips to help avoid caretaker burnout.

Addressing the Health Issues of African Americans

Jacqueline Stiff, MD, and Corliss N. Hill, MPA
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired May 25

While high blood pressure is a national problem, did you know that African American adults are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure, and are less likely to have their blood pressure under control? There are many best practicies and cultural norms among African Americans that we can learn from to maintain and build good health. UnitedHealthcare is committed to raising awareness about innovative ways to live healthier lives, and is sharing useful tools and information to support our members in their journey to good health.

Eating for Heart Health

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired May 18

A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart disease. We can show you how to make small, steady changes in your diet and lifestyle to help you build a stronger, healthier heart, and increase your odds of preventing heart problems in the future.

Understanding Advance Directives

Rhonda L. Randall, D.O. and Nancy Williams, RN
Watch now | Speaker biographies
Program aired April 13

Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to plan and make your own end-of-life wishes known in the event that you are unable to communicate. Having important conversations about end-of-life care can be a great gift to your family and loved ones.

Good Nutrition Starts in the Grocery Store

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired March 16

Good nutrition starts with the smart choices you make in the grocery store. The foods you choose to stock your pantry and refrigerator are the foundation for your diet. Cooking healthy meals is a challenge if you don't have the right ingredients in your kitchen. Kathleen Zelman, a leading nutrition expert, will provide practical tips and information to help you make healthy choices in any supermarket.

Get After It

Carrie Tollefson, 2004 Olympian
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Jan. 12

Professional athletes understand the value of a good coach and training partner, but you don't need to be a professional athlete to benefit from a training partner. A partner can help you set goals for your health and fitness, and can help motivate you to take action. She can check on your progress, celebrate your accomplishments, and provide encouragement along the way. No matter where you are today in your own wellness journey today, it's time to "Get After It" and be as healthy as you can be. Join us to hear Carrie Tollefson's personal story, and get some practical advice to help you on your own journey.

Choosing to Live a Healthier Lifestyle

Aretha (Hill) Thurmond Olympic athlete
Watch now | Speaker biography
Program aired Dec. 15

All of us make choices every day that affect our health and the way we feel. We know what we "should" do... but we get busy, and before you know it, we're skipping breakfast, or grabbing a quick dinner at the drive-through. Have you been thinking about making some changes in your own life? Are you worried about a family history of heart disease or diabetes? Do you want to become more active, and live a healthier lifestyle? Join us and get practical tips from Aretha to incorporate healthier habits into your daily life.

Screenings Save Lives

Winnie King, MD, host of PBS program "Keeping Kids Healthy."
Watch now | Speaker biography.
Program aired Sept. 24

Let's face it – going to see your doctor is not exactly one of your top 10 favorite things to do. It takes up valuable time, and can interfere with the never-ending list of chores and activities that make up our lives, making it easy to find reasons to put it off for another day. But that decision could cost you and your family more than you may realize. When it comes to screenings and annual exams, taking action sooner rather than later is key. In the June online seminar, Dr. Winnie King showed you how to be the best Chief Health Officer for your family. In this seminar, she will give you the latest news about which screening exams can save lives. Hopefully, you will walk away with a whole new outlook on going to the doctor.

Back-to-School Basics for Healthier Kids and Adults

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, award-winning journalist and nutrition expert
Watch now | Speaker biography.
Program aired Sept. 15

For kids, the start of school means shopping for school clothes, seeing friends and packing up their new supplies. For moms, it means the start of an old-age battle – how to ensure that their kids continue to eat healthy when they are no longer at home all day. This webinar will discuss the importance of breakfast, how to pack nutritious lunches kids will not trade, healthy after-school snack options (that kids will eat whether mom is home or not), the power of routines and ways to incorporate physical activity in kids' daily regimes when PE is no longer offered in schools.

Eating Healthy on a Shoestring Budget

Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, award-winning journalist and nutrition expert
Watch now | Speaker biography.
Program aired Aug. 11

This seminar will help you understand how to build healthy meals for your families. Specifically, we'll discuss food labels (health literacy), nutrient claims, shelf markers and all the icons that make grocery shopping a challenge. We'll also discuss how you can stock your kitchen with healthy foods to have nutritious snacks on hand and to be able to create quick and easy meals that kids will like and are nourishing for everyone in the family. Tips, menus, recipes will all be included. View quick meal ideas (PDF)

Ten Steps to Living a Healthier Life

Susan B. Parks, founder and CEO of WalkStyles.
Watch now | Speaker biography.
Program aired July 14

This webinar will focus on how to set, track, achieve and reward simple daily goals around activity, nutrition, weight management and more. We will cover how to find time to be healthy in your busy day. We'll even address how to engage your friends, family and coworkers so they don't sabotage your healthy efforts! Afterwards, you can join our 10-week program to track our wellness progress together.

iCount Wellness Package – 20% Discount for UnitedHealthcare Source4Women Online Seminar Participants

The iCount Wellness Package includes the iCount book covered in Sue Park's presentation, a step-counting device and a one-year platinum membership to the WalkStyles program. Source4Women members get a 20% discount.

Women as the Chief Health Officer of the Family

Winnie King, MD, host of PBS program "Keeping Kids Healthy."
Watch now | Speaker biography.
Program aired June 11

Your role as Chief Health Officer (CHO) is an important job – one with no particular description, but one that can mean the difference between life and death for the people you love. It turns out that the CHO controls 85% of all family health care decisions and two-thirds of our health care dollars. Dr. Winnie King will discuss what it means to be the Chief Health Officer of the family, and why it's important to maintain your own health.