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. Ingredients 4 Servings...
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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- Nutrition
Quick Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Spanish Rice
Ingredients 4 Servings Beans and Rice 16 oz. canned, fat-free, no-salt-added black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 cup brown rice (cooked to package instructions) Quick Chicken Fajitas non-stick Cooking spray 1...
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- Understanding Medicare
Don't Settle for Less Than 5 Stars
It’s important to have quality coverage you can depend on. Luckily, Medicare makes it easy to identify the highest quality plans by providing a star rating for quality.
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- Plan Information
5 Stars Means You Get the Quality Coverage You Deserve
It’s important to have quality coverage you can depend on. Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO) plans received 5 out of 5 Stars for quality from Medicare for 2023! We are the state's only Medicare Advantage HMO plan to receive a 5 star rating for 2023 and we’re the only plan in Massachusetts to ever receive 5 stars eight years in a row.
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- Plan Information
Replacement of Recalled Philips Devices
Replacement of Recalled Philips Devices Philips Respironics issued a recall in June 2021 for certain CPAP, BiLevel PAP and ventilator devices due to potential health issues related to the polyester-based...
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Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
- Staying Healthy
Can Staying in the Moment Improve Your Health?
Not only can mindfulness help you feel more calm and in tune with your surroundings, but there are health benefits as well.
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- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health
Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover the connection between keeping both your mind and body in shape.
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- Nutrition
Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber
A terrific vegetable side dish (or main dish for a meatless meal) that goes well with just about any main dish you are serving. Ingredients 4 Servings 15.5 oz canned...
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Sautéed Zucchini, Tomato and Chickpea Ragout
This Simple Cooking with Heart, Italian recipe is a delicious way to get more vegetables and beans into your eating routine. Ingredients 6 Servings 2 medium zucchini (chopped) OR 3...
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- Nutrition
- Staying Healthy
The Importance of Good Nutrition
Why it's important Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help...
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