New Symptom Checker

Look up what's ailing you and learn about potential causes.

New Health Encyclopedia

Learn about conditions, symptoms, procedures, and more.

Medicare Interactive Tool

This tool will guide you through the Medicare process.

Benefits QuickLINK

Find out which public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

BMI Calculator

Think you're overweight? Find out by using this body mass index (BMI) calculator.

Activity Calculator

See how many calories you burn going through your daily routine.

Divided We Fail

The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.

• The Quiet Crisis: The Rising Costs of Health Care

Step Up to Better Health

A step-counting program designed to increase your physical activity.

Get Fit on Route 66

An activity adventure tracing the route of the famous highway.

Get Healthy with Martina

By Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova kicks off a Web video series with installments on her health philosophy, exercises for your living room, and a healthy recipe.

Check out the videos:

• What's My Secret?
• Get off the Couch, and Onto the Floor
• An Easy, Slimming Dinner: Tofu Rollups

 

The Burning Truth About Menopause Treatments

By Andrew Weil, M.D.

"Dr. Debunker" offers tips on coping with hot flashes.

Easy Rider

By Gabi Redford

AARP The Magazine's fitness editor tells you what to look for when buying a bike.

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