Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take 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. But as you age your metabolism slows down making it difficult to lose unwanted weight. In addition, you may not be as active as you used to be.
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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How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe
As your health plan, we take concerns about health care fraud very seriously. Health care fraud affects everyone by contributing to the increase of health care costs. This article contains to information that address several fraud schemes to be aware of.
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Is Yoga Good for You Over 60?
Yoga incorporates breathing techniques, meditation, and poses to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Practicing yoga can provide many benefits for both physical and mental health.
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Telehealth or In-Person Care?
Health care providers are using telehealth (or, as it is sometimes referred to, “telemedicine”) as an alternative to in-person visits to treat a variety of medical conditions and concerns. But for some appointments, an in-person office visit is still the right choice. How do you decide between them? Here are a few guidelines to help.
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What Makes Our Customer Service Different?
Our Member Services team only serves Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred members. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you get what you need.
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Your Hearing Aid Benefit Can Save You Thousands!
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, almost half of people 75 or older have disabling hearing loss.
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Your plan is now at your fingertips with our mobile app!
Download the free Tufts Health Plan mobile app to access plan information easily from your mobile device!
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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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