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.
Well! Magazine: Summer 2025
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The Brain Benefits of Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Sudoku. They’re fun, they’re challenging—and they can help strengthen cognitive health as you age.
Strength Training for Older Adults
Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health in older age. Exercise—including strength training—can help prevent or delay health issues that often arise later in life.
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- Recipes
Quick-Pickled Vegetable Sushi Rolls with Avocado
Who says that making your own sushi rolls needs to be complicated? These rolls, filled with avocado and lightly pickled veggies, are both easy and nutritious—and perfect for an afternoon snack.
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- Preventive Health
What is a pre-treatment estimate, and when should you get one?
Surprises can be fun — but not on your dental bill. If your plan includes dental coverage, or if you added the Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred Dental Option, a pre-treatment estimate can help you avoid unexpected costs at the dentist’s office.
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- Recipes
Grilled White Fish with Avocado Relish
This super simple fish dish needs a bit of time to marinate but then cooks up in just minutes! It's perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Prep the ingredients before you head out the door for the day.
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- Preventive Health
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Most of us understand how important it is to care for our physical health — and it’s just as important to care for your mental health, too.
- Recipes
Pico de Gallo Grilled Chicken Salad
This recipe is fresh, delicious, and simple to make — perfect for warmer weather!
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- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
What to Know About Sepsis and Sepsis Prevention
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. If you or a loved one has an infection that is not getting better or is getting worse, you should seek medical attention immediately.
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White Bean and Quinoa Burgers with Avocado
These vegetarian burgers offer protein from quinoa and beans without falling short on flavor. They're a perfect choice for meatless Mondays. Having a meatless meal at least once a week is not only easier on the wallet, but it’s healthier too.
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- Staying Healthy
How Your Care Management Team Helps You Stay Healthy
As a Tufts Health Plan member, you have access to our Care Management team, which consists of health experts who assist in coordinating care and managing any health or social concerns. Our experts can help if you get sick, have an injury or social need like food or transportation, or are looking for ways to stay healthy.
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- Recipes
Chicken Mole With Tortilla Strips
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with this classic Mexican dish. Mole (pronounced MOH-lay) is a rich, dark reddish-brown sauce made from onions, garlic, chilies, and a bit of Mexican chocolate, usually served with poultry. This version uses unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate to reduce the added sugar and saturated fat.
- Staying Healthy
Get a Good Night’s Sleep at Any Age
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults — seven to nine hours each night, according to the National Institute on Aging — but this goal can become more difficult to achieve as you age.
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