--- title: USFHP Blog- Family Matters | TRICARE (4) description: TRICARE | Blog page that focuses on topics designed for our members (4) --- [![](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 ## [The #1 Health Concern for Men – and How to Avoid It](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Jun 21, 2016, 8:19:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/heart_health2.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) Current statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the average male lives 5 less years than their female counterparts, on average.  A major contributor to this shorter lifespan is heart disease – the #1 health concern for men. [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/the1-health-concern-for-men-and-how-to-avoid-it#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [heart health](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heart-health), [heatlh check ups](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heatlh-check-ups), [heart attack](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/heart-attack), [Men's Health Month](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mens-health-month) ## [5 Good Reasons to Ditch Sugar from Your Diet](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-good-reasons-to-ditch-sugar-from-your-diet) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on Jun 7, 2016, 7:50:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/processed_sugar.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-good-reasons-to-ditch-sugar-from-your-diet) Today, most of us already know that over-consuming processed sugar is generally unhealthy.  And while we know that sugary drinks, like soda or fruit juice, are bad for us, we still often overlook the health danger in favor of good taste or “refreshing” flavor.  [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-good-reasons-to-ditch-sugar-from-your-diet) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/5-good-reasons-to-ditch-sugar-from-your-diet#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [mental health](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/mental-health), [High Blood Pressure](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/high-blood-pressure), [processed sugar](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/processed-sugar), [sugar](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/sugar) ## [US Family Health Plan Employee Spotlight -- A Salute to Josephine Grey Martin](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-employee-spotlight-a-salute-to-josephine-grey-martin) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on May 24, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/Josephine_Grey.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-employee-spotlight-a-salute-to-josephine-grey-martin) At US Family Health Plan, we appreciate the sacrifice and valor of our retired U.S. military service members.  Our entire company is dedicated to serving the military community. We provide the TRICARE Prime benefit to military families.  This coverage is available exclusively to U.S. military retirees and/or the families of currently deployed service members. For 20 consecutive years, we are happy to say we have consistently maintained a 90% or better approval rating by our current members.  [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-employee-spotlight-a-salute-to-josephine-grey-martin) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/us-family-health-plan-employee-spotlight-a-salute-to-josephine-grey-martin#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [U.S. Army](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/u-s-army) ## [2016 Memorial Day Family Activities](https://blog.usfhp.net/2016-memorial-day-family-activities) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on May 17, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/memorial_day_1.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/2016-memorial-day-family-activities) Even though it still seems a little brisk outside, by Memorial Day on May 30th we hope that warmer weather prevails.  And whether it warms up or not, the New York New Jersey and Philadelphia area is primed for a weekend of amazing history, activities and fun for the whole family in honor of the great contribution and sacrifice of our brave U.S. Military service members. [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/2016-memorial-day-family-activities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/2016-memorial-day-family-activities#comments-listing) Topics: [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [Family Fun](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/family-fun), [Intrepid](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/intrepid), [Memorial Day](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/memorial-day), [FAM](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/fam), [Parades](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/parades) ## [24 Hour Digital Detox](https://blog.usfhp.net/24-hour-digital-detox) Posted by [Kay Lucas](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/kay-lucas) on May 10, 2016, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usfhp.net/hubfs/KL_Images/digital_detox_headline.jpg)](https://blog.usfhp.net/24-hour-digital-detox) Digital technology has changed the way we live our lives. While technological advance is a good thing, it has also had an intrusive effect on how we live and on our peace of mind.  Some of us are starting to feel like androids from Star Trek, instead of real human beings. Just like them, we walk and drive around all day connected to wires and equipment that constantly beep and ring.   [Read More](https://blog.usfhp.net/24-hour-digital-detox) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.usfhp.net/24-hour-digital-detox#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthy Living](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/healthy-living), [TRICARE](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare), [stress](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/stress), [US Family Health Plan](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/us-family-health-plan), [TRICARE Prime](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare-prime), [digital detox](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/digital-detox), [unplug](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/unplug) [Previous](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.usfhp.net/all) [Next](https://blog.usfhp.net/topic/tricare/page/5) [![](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)