HEALTHY LIVING

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Martina

Martina's Holiday Menu

By Martina Navratilova

Get healthy recipes for festive meals that won't make you sacrifice flavor or your waistline.

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.

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Spice Up Your Health!

By Sid Kirchheimer

Spices

These common kitchen herbs and spices may boost memory, help prevent heart disease, and guard against cancer.

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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.

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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.

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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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

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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.

More From AARP

Member Discounts

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

Driver Safety Month

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It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!

Seasonal Savings

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Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.

Health Action Now!

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Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!

Solo Travelers

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Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.

Vegas Adventure

 Las Vegas

Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

Health-Myth Buster

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Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?

Fat 2 Fit

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Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.

Create The Good

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

South Carolina News

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

Go Fish

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Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.