HEALTHY LIVING

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Martina

10 Tips to Make Your Exercise Program Stick

By Martina Navratilova

Visualize how you want to look and feel—then make it happen!

Carole Carson

3 Tips for Showing Your Heart You Care

By Carole Carson

Keep your ticker in shape by using this easy-to-remember approach.

AARP Programs

Live Longer and Stronger

Join the AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project, sponsored by United Health Foundation, and take the Vitality Compass® now.

Health Care Reform: Health Action Now

Join AARP in the fight for health care reform and have your voice heard.

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.

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 this famous highway.

Tools

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Activity Calculator

Enter your weight and list your personal activities to see how many calories you've burned today.

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Body Mass Index Calculator

Calculate your body mass index, an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight.

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.

7 Tips to Keep Your Knees Healthy

By Gretchen Reynolds

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This year, 11 million men and women age 45+ will suffer from knee pain. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them.

10 Fun New Year's Resolutions

By John Briley

Commit to having more fun in 2010 with these feel-good ways to boost your health. Chocolate included.

Keep Your Ticker in Top Shape

Are You Protecting Your Heart?

By AARP.org

Our Heart Health area is brimming with tips on keeping your ticker in top shape. Get on the path to heart-healthy living!

From the Online Community

Group: Reiki

Group: Reiki
Learn from others about this holistic healing system. Find out how people are using Reiki to beat their ailments.
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Group: Type 2 Diabetes

Group: Type 2 Diabetes
Get armed with knowledge to help yourself or someone you love manage type 2 diabetes.
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Spice Up Your Health!

By Sid Kirchheimer

Common herbs and spices may help prevent heart disease, help your brain stay sharp, even slow down aging

Eating to Beat the Breast Cancer Odds

By Rachel Johnson

We know there are some cancer risk factors we can't control, like family history. But it's clear that eating well is part of doing everything you can to tip the odds in your favor.

Go Outside and Play

By John Hanc

Nature poet Walt Whitman was on to something, modern research is showing. A walk in nature can help improve your memory, focus, and attention.

Couples in the Kitchen

From Eatingwell.com

In a world of warehouse clubs and big-box stores, it’s increasingly hard for couples to find items in the sizes they need. Here’s a list of the shopping strategies and useful products to keep in mind when planning healthy meals for two.

Get in Shape on the Cheap

By Susan Crandell

With the tough economy, you may be second-guessing your monthly gym fees. But don't give up your exercise. Fitness can be low-cost, even free, with these 11 penny-pinching tips.

Hold the Salt

From Prime Time Focus

If you have high blood pressure, try to limit your daily salt intake to 1,500 milligrams. Find out how in this AARP Radio feature.

Cut Your Cancer Risk Today

By David Servan-Schreiber, M.D.

Toss the ketchup, the Teflon—and maybe your makeup. Five amazingly effortless changes to your daily routine can help keep cancer at bay.

No More 'Good Food, Bad Food' Thinking

From Prime Time Radio

In this interview, Dr. Dean Ornish explains how a diet that skews healthy, but doesn't exclude "bad" foods, is best for us.

The 5 Keys to Living Longer

By Dan Buettner

Hint: They involve finding meaning in your life.

AARP Health Benefits

AARP Health Insurance Benefit

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.

More to Explore

Join the Fat 2 Fit Challenge

Join the Fat 2 Fit Community
Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.

Free, Fun Games for Your Brain
Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.

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Member Benefit

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Save on membership fees in AARP® Roadside Assistance from Allstate.

Healthy Couch Potato

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Can watching the Super Bowl actually improve your health?

Our Movie Picks

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The envelope, please: our annual Movies for Grownups® Awards.

Make Clothes Last

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What's your oldest garment in your closet that you still wear?

AARP Needs You!

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AARP seeks nine volunteers for its National Policy Council.

Doughnut Hole

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Find ideas for avoiding Medicare's Rx coverage gap.

Driving for Less

Driver Safety Program

Our driver safety course can lower car insurance costs for Montanans.

Tex-Mex Food

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Willing to share your recipe for tacos? Tell us how you stuff your shell!

Spa Cuisine

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The food served at spas today tastes better and is easy to prepare at home.

Vote for Your Fave!

Heroic Pet Awards

We picked 10 heroic animals. Tell us which one should win $1,000.

Latin Music

Ruben Blades

Latin music has captured hearts and souls all around the world.

AARP Exclusive

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See how grandparents affect the lives of children with autism.