Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take care of your health. Explore these articles for information and resources that can help you stay mentally and physically fit.
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Your Guide to Weight Loss Over 60
The basics of weight loss are the same at any age—burn more calories than you consume and eat a healthy diet with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leaner cuts of meat.
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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
Perfect on a cold day, this quick and easy vegetarian soup, packed with vegetables and a whole grain, can be on your table in about 30 minutes.
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How to Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter
Your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy and fight infections. While there are a number of ways to get vitamin D, the majority is produced by the body in...
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Can brushing your teeth prevent heart disease?
The health of your teeth and gums can affect your overall health.
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Discounts Help you Stay Safe at Home
Your Preferred Extras offer great discounts to help you stay safe at home.
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Go Paperless With eDelivery
Signing up for eDelivery is a great way to have all your important documents in one place, and easily view or print them whenever you want.
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How to Avoid a Return Trip to the Hospital
The key to staying home after a hospitalization is proper planning. If you have the information you need and a plan for how to recover at home, you can prevent an unnecessary trip back.
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Need a New Medicare Plan after Moving?
If you moved recently, we might be able to help. You may qualify to be able to enroll in a new Medicare Advantage Plan from Tufts Health Plan.
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Refer a Friend to Tufts Health Plan
Our plans include multiple Medicare Advantage HMO and Medicare Supplement plans.
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The Most Important Thing to Take to Your Doctor Visit
Going to the doctor can sometimes be overwhelming — especially if you have a lot of questions to ask. The next time you visit your doctor, make sure to bring along your Doctor Visit Book.
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Care Manager Q & A: Looking Out for You
As your health plan, we have programs to help you if you get sick or injured.
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How Our Different Plans Work
As a member of Tufts Health Plan, your Medicare coverage plan may fall into one of three categories. Learn more about how your specific plan works. If you’re not sure which plan you have, call Member Services.
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What Is an Out-of-Pocket Maximum and How Does it Help Me?
This is called the out-of-pocket maximum. The out-of-pocket maximum gives you peace of mind because you can be sure you won’t pay more than that amount during the year.
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Health Library A-Z
Tufts Health Plan has partnered with Healthwise to provide you with access to a library of high-quality content on conditions, treatments, and more.
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