--- title: USFHP Blog- Family Matters | Kay Lucas (2) description: Blog page that focuses on topics designed for our members (2) --- [![](https://usfhp2.knockmedia.dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-1.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/) - [About Us](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Events & Webinars](https://usfhp.net/events-and-webinars/) - [Contact Us](https://usfhp.net/contact/) [Members](https://member.usfhp.net/) [Providers](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Member FAQs](https://usfhp.net/member-faqs/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Become a Member](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Eligibility](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Health Benefit Consultants](https://usfhp.net/health-benefit-consultants) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Tricare Prime Coverage](https://usfhp.net/tricare-prime-coverage/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Webinars](https://usfhp.net/webinars/) - [Contact](https://usfhp.net/contact/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [About](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Provider Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Member Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) ### Contact - - - # Weekly Health Tips ## Kay Lucas ### Recent Posts ## [5 Food Back to School Performance Boosters for Kids](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-food-back-to-school-performance-boosters-for-kids) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Aug 23, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/back_to_school_meals.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-food-back-to-school-performance-boosters-for-kids) In a week or two, summer vacation will be officially over.  Most kids will be returning to the classroom, either reluctantly or with a high level of enthusiasm. The one common thread is they will all return. Once school starts, so will the daily routine of taking notes, listening to the teacher, reading, doing homework, getting along with other kids, and taking exams or test.  It’s also a time for competitive sports try outs, school socials, and meeting new friends.     [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-food-back-to-school-performance-boosters-for-kids) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-food-back-to-school-performance-boosters-for-kids#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [School Lunch](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/school-lunch), [After School Snacks](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/after-school-snacks), [School Performance](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/school-performance), [Back to school](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/back-to-school) ## [It’s Back to School Time!](https://blog.usfhp.net/its-back-to-school-time) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Aug 16, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/back_to_school_2.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/its-back-to-school-time) We all savor those last days of summer – the beaches, barbeques, picnics and family trips.  But in the back of our minds, we all know that summer will soon come to an end. It’s back to school time. And nice as it would be to stretch out those last drops of summer fun, it’s also time to prepare the kids for a fresh start to their new school year.    [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/its-back-to-school-time) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/its-back-to-school-time#comments-listing) Topics: [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [children](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/children), [Back to school](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/back-to-school), [school supplies](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/school-supplies) ## [US Family Health Plan Spotlight - Christopher Peffley, Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-spotlight-christopher-peffley-survivor-outreach-services-sos) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Aug 9, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/ac39a246-7cf3-4c47-9c9d-7e2abeb8370a.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-spotlight-christopher-peffley-survivor-outreach-services-sos) This month, US Family Health Plan shines the spotlight on Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) HRCI Contractor, Christopher L. Peffley, based in Bordentown, New Jersey.  SOS was established in 2008 as a U.S. military program that provides dedicated and comprehensive support to the survivors of deceased service members. SOS supports the families of the fallen by providing access to the information and services they need -- when they need it and for however long they need it.  These families include our esteemed Gold Star Families and every other family who has lost a loved one who bravely served as part of our country’s military. [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-spotlight-christopher-peffley-survivor-outreach-services-sos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-spotlight-christopher-peffley-survivor-outreach-services-sos#comments-listing) Topics: [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [SOS](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/sos), [Families](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/families), [Bereavement](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/bereavement), [Survivor Outreach Services](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/survivor-outreach-services), [Financial Assistance for Survivors](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/financial-assistance-for-survivors), [Fallen Soldiers](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/fallen-soldiers) ## [5 Lessons from the Blue Zone](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-lessons-from-the-blue-zone) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Aug 2, 2016, 7:42:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/blue_zones.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-lessons-from-the-blue-zone) This month US Family Health Plan – a TRICARE Prime health program – has some important tips on how you live a longer, healthier life.  Today’s health professionals are taking a serious look at a new phenomenon called the Blue Zone.  Blue Zones are places in the world where people have the healthiest and longest lives. Interestingly, it has also been shown that they all have adopted a similar, healthy lifestyle, no matter where in the world they live.  In these geographic locations, it is common for people to live well into their 100’s and still be healthy and happy. Some of the Blue Zones that have been studied are Okinawa, Japan, Ikaria, Greece, Sardinia, Italy, Nicoya, Costa Rica, and Loma Linda, California, right here in the U.S. [![Blue Zone Habits](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/491493/bed5bcba-de92-4b3a-8ff7-0fb9afc42e50.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/491493/bed5bcba-de92-4b3a-8ff7-0fb9afc42e50)  [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-lessons-from-the-blue-zone) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-lessons-from-the-blue-zone#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [exercise](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/exercise), [Blue Zones](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/blue-zones), [Living to be Over 100](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/living-to-be-over-100), [Good Eating Habits](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/good-eating-habits) ## [7 Foods that Defend Against Dementia](https://blog.usfhp.net/7-foods-that-defend-against-dementia) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Jul 26, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/apples.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/7-foods-that-defend-against-dementia) Today, Alzheimer’s Disease and all related dementia illnesses affect over 5.4 million Americans, and this number is growing rapidly.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by 2050 the number will grow to over 16 million. And while most affected are over 65, a condition called early Alzheimer’s also affects more and more people in their 40’s and 50’s.   [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/7-foods-that-defend-against-dementia) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/7-foods-that-defend-against-dementia#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [Dementia](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/dementia), [Aging](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/aging), [Berries](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/berries), [Coffee](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/coffee), [Alzheimer's Disease](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/alzheimers-disease) [Previous](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.usfhp.net/all) [Next](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas/page/3) [![](http://usfhp2.test/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Group-1774.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/) To provide the highest quality health care for uniformed services family members, retirees, and their family members. - - - [Contact Us](https://blog.usfhp.net/) [Member's Portal](https://blog.usfhp.net/) Provider Quick Links - About - Resources - FAQs - Videos [Provider's Portal](https://blog.usfhp.net/) Member Quick Links - [Enroll](http://usfhp2.test/enrollment/) - Benefits - Locations - Webinars --- TRICARE is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. ©2022 All rights reserved. website by [knockmedia](https://knockmedia.com)