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.
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.
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.
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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Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
This dish needs some marinating time, but it's well worth the wait. Try prepping the marinade in the morning, so the fish is ready to cook at dinnertime. The rice mixture soaks up the delicious sauce.
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- Staying Healthy
The Health Benefits of Pets
Cute, cuddly, and… good for your health? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having a pet is linked to several health benefits including decreased blood pressure, decreased feelings of loneliness and anxiety, and increased physical activity and social opportunities.
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Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole
Slash the calories of a classic holiday favorite with a twist using whipped egg whites, making our version light and fluffy.
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- Staying Healthy
What does the new pharmacy network change mean for you?
Tufts Health Plan partners with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) to administer your pharmacy benefit. PBMs provide many pharmacy services to members, including claims processing, contracting with the pharmacies in our network, and much more.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Turkey Soup
Garden vegetables and beans add color and flavor to this hearty comfort food. Prepare the ingredients in the morning or the night before, let them slow cook all day, and at dinnertime all that's left to do is ladle the soup into bowls.
- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
Six Common Myths About Falls
Fall prevention is an important part of staying healthy as you age. But many people misunderstand the facts when it comes to falling.
- Nutrition
Buffalo White Bean Hummus with Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Crisp slivers of sweet potato are dunked into a white bean hummus spiked with Buffalo hot sauce.
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- Preventive Health
Why it’s important to have regular eye exams
Don’t overlook eye exams when it comes to your overall health. Seeing your doctor each year for a physical is an important part of staying healthy. But so is seeing an eye doctor. In addition to maintaining your vision, regular eye exams are an important part of finding eye diseases early.
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Grilled Salmon with Mango-Lime Cream Sauce
This refreshing, rich-tasting sauce adds an unusual flavor kick to simple grilled salmon.
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- Staying Healthy
Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Unfortunately, there are many types of scams that specifically target older adults. But knowing what to watch for and how to report a suspected scam can help you protect yourself and your money.
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