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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- Seasonal Health
How Daylight Saving Time Impacts Your Health
Gaining an extra hour of daylight is a sure sign that spring is on its way and warmer months are ahead! But "springing forward" can also impact your health in surprising ways.
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- Staying Healthy
How Much Alcohol Consumption Is Too Much?
As you get older, you may feel the effects of alcohol differently and be unable to drink as much. Alcohol is processed by the body more slowly in older adults, so blood alcohol levels are higher for a longer amount of time after drinking. This can lead to an increased danger of accidents, falls, and injuries, hours after drinking alcohol.
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- Seasonal Health
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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- Seasonal Health
How to Prevent Winter Falls
Each winter comes with the danger of slipping on patches of snow or ice. These hazards are especially dangerous for older adults. Fractured ankles and broken hips are some of...
- Plan Information
How to Use Your Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefit
Tufts Medicare Preferred Saver Rx (HMO), Smart Saver Rx (HMO), and Access PPO plan members have access to savings on eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and health-related items by using your OTC benefit.
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- Plan Information
How to Use Your Prescription Drug Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Each month you use your plan for filling prescription medications, you receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB is a great way to keep track of the prescription medications you received and their costs.
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- Mental Health
Identifying Signs of Depression
Depression—long periods of overwhelming sadness and/or loss of interest in activities--is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. One in six people will experience depression at...
- Nutrition
Rustic Italian Tomato Soup
On a chilly evening, warm yourself with this hearty tomato soup.
Solutions for Bladder Control
Urinary incontinence (UI) is loss of bladder control that results in leakage of urine. It occurs most often during coughing, sneezing, lifting, or exercising. There are many causes of UI including weak or overactive bladder muscles, urinary tract infections, vaginal infection or irritation, constipation, and blockage from an enlarged prostrate in men. Some medicines can cause bladder control problems that last a short time.
- Preventive Health
Are X-rays Dangerous? What You Should Know
Diagnostic imaging studies can be extremely valuable in the diagnosis of illness and disease. However, people often ask questions about the potential risks associated with these procedures. The general risks...
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