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Getting 'Good' Fat in Your Diet
Contrary to popular belief, your body needs fat. Just be sure to eat the right types.
The 'No Matter What' Fitness Program
Are you a weekend slug? Here's why you need to change your ways.
- Read Carole's column on breaking the dieting cycle.
I Can't Do This Anymore
When you're worn out, fed up, and angry enough to scream, let it out then get help, says AARP Caregiving Ambassador Gail Sheehy.
AARP Programs
Health Care Reform: Health Action Now
Join AARP in the fight for health care reform and have your voice heard.
Get Your Free Health Screening
AARP has joined Walgreens to provide screenings during the next two years. Outfitted buses are making stops in and around 300 cities. The schedule is available here.
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.
Create the Good: Health Opportunities
Help others get fit, start personal medication records, and more, through Create the Good.
Health Topics
Rx Drug Smarts
Learn all about your meds—how they work, how they may interact, how to take them safely, and more—in our using meds wisely area.
Brain Health
Challenge and enjoy yourself with brain-building games and find brain-boosting tips in our Brain Health area.
New: Fit@50+
Get fit. Stay fit. Have fun. Visit our fitness center for news and tips on getting motivated to exercise. You'll find info on walking clubs, working out right, training for triathlons, and more.
Medical Disclaimer
All visitors to AARP.org should seek expert medical care and consult their own physicians for any specific health issues. Read this disclaimer in its entirety.
The Obama Administration is moving forward on health-care reform, but the hard work of reconciling stakeholders' differences lies ahead.
Popular Pain Meds Pose Problems
Leading geriatric physicians issue new guidelines that people 75+ should virtually stop using popular meds like ibuprofen for persistent pain.
The Right to Bare Arms and Other Constitutional Issues
The Fat 2 Fit Weight-Loss Challenge is over, so now it's time to keep if off. Carole Carson's message in this article: Don't let a weight-loss setback make you cover up—or worse, give up. Instead, parlay it into a comeback.
From the Online Community
New Brain Games
Who said brain-building was painful? With these five games, you'll find it’s fun to challenge your memory, processing speed, attention, and language skills.
50 Ways to Work Your Noggin
Want to keep your brain in top shape? You can help keep it limber through what you do every day. Try these 50 brain pleasers.
The Economic Stimulus Plan: What It Means for Health Care
Got questions about how the new bill might affect your treatment and prescriptions? Or whether it will "ration" health care? We've got answers.
Are You At Risk for Alzheimer's?
Know the signs, get screened early, and use treatments that slow its progress, says brain health expert Dr. Murali Doraiswamy in this radio piece.
Great Sex Well After 50
Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, answers 10 questions about the joys and challenges of later-life intimacy.
Coupons for Prescription Drugs
You may be able to save money on your prescription medications by using coupons offered by two Web sites.
A Cow Teaches a Lesson About Weight Loss
Author Melanie True Hills explains how a cow on her Texas farm enlightened her on the motivation it takes to shed pounds (85 of them for Hills).
New In-Depth Health Guides
- Arthritis: Keeping Your Joints Healthy
- Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide
- Breast Cancer
- Dental Health for Adults
- Understanding Depression
- The Sensitive Gut
- Hypertension: Controlling the "Silent Killer"
- Knees & Hips: A Troubleshooting Guide
- Improving Memory
- Menopause: Managing the Change of Life
- Prostate Disease
- Sexuality in Midlife and Beyond
- Improving Sleep
- Skin Care & Repair
- Weigh Less, Live Longer
Health News
AARP Health Benefits
Affordable Healthcare? Consider it Done
Insurance & Plans: From Major Medical to Medicare Supplement, find the right health insurance plan for you.
Discounts & Savings: Pharmacy, Vision & and even Fitness discounts provide everyday savings for you.
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Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.
Benefits QuickLINK
Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.
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Member Discount
5,000+ Hotels on Sale* at the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia.
Help Fix Health Care
We now have the opportunity to fix our broken health-care system. Let's do it.
Need a New Car?
Has your car seen better days? Enter for the chance to win a new Ford Focus!
'Doughnut Hole' Help
Do you want to save more money on your prescription drug costs?
Perks at Parks
Save by going to one of 147 national parks—free for three summer weekends.
Gay Life & Stonewall
Our multimedia story shows pivotal events in gay history since AARP's founding.
Annual Reports
AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.
Love Your Work
If you're considering a career change or more meaningful work, join this group.
States: Alaska
Here's a list of various key pieces of legislation and how they affect Alaskans.
Estate Planning
Learn how to organize your financial affairs to help loved ones.
Big City, No Charge
The economy stinks. You want freebies? Here are three surprising places to find them.
Recipe Contest
Enter for a chance to win $500 in groceries!
