YouTube videos give health tips and some laughs

For those of us with a tightly packed schedule, YouTube videos are a great way to sneak in a little entertainment or education. In just a couple of minutes, you can learn how to make a healthy new recipe or get a much needed laugh.

UnitedHealthcare has its own YouTube channel, called UHC-TV, that provides a wide variety of entertaining videos about different aspects of health. Our education series offers evidence-based medical tips about common health concerns, such as managing diabetes, performing a breast self-examination, or treating your child’s fever. Other videos feature experts with valuable advice on nutrition, exercise, preventive health care and healthy habits.

We also show “Sidewalk talk” videos, in which our hosts interview passersby to find out what they know (or don’t know) about various health items, such as common terms used in health insurance plans or healthy blood pressure levels.

Of course, my favorites are the “Laugh Rx” videos from our professional comedy event in Chicago. A little laughter can go a long way to improve your mood and provide a much-needed energy boost.

Here are the top ten most-viewed videos on UHC-TV. A few have been watched more than 50,000 times!
1. Losing 50 Pounds Safely

2. How to Make Healthy Green Smoothies

3. Comedy: Jacob Wilson on Losing Things

4. How Burn Your Belly Fat

5. Meet Chef Daniel Green

6. How to Do a Breast Self-Examination

7. Comedy: Sebastian Maniscalco on Parenting

8. Comedy: Jacob Williams on Being Single

9. Comedy: Sebastian Maniscalco on Dancing in Your 20s

10. Comedy: Sebastian Maniscalco on First Dates

Take some time to enjoy these great resources and have a few laughs!