HEALTH AND WELLNESS
...a recent study found that three specific supplements offer the biggest positive impact on the heart
December 18, 2022 at 1:25 p.m.
Home for the Holidays: Signs Your Loved One May Need Added Care
While there are many expected changes that come with age, some signs can mean it’s time to seek added care
Melatonin Facts, Sleep and More
After about age 50, the amount of melatonin your body produces starts to slowly decline
How to Reduce Your Medical Bills
"What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills?"
Lining Up Legislative Priorities
AARP met with legislators, advocacy groups, and community organizations to discuss legislative priorities
5 Factors Impacting Physical Activity in Older Adults
Researchers are encouraging health care providers to write a “prescription” for a daily walk or workout, to make neighborhoods more "walkable," and to provide outreach to isolated seniors
Making the Holidays More Blissful
John Schieszer offers some evidence-based tips to reduce stress and increase joy
Medical Minutes
Eating a handful of almonds a day can greatly benefit your tummy because almonds significantly increase the production of butyrat
Little Known Property-Tax Relief Programs Help Seniors Save
Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them
Secrets of ‘Cognitive SuperAgers’
SuperAgers are older adults who possess brains as sharp as people 20 to 30 years younger
When to Apply for Social Security?
For your specific circumstances, would it be better for you to start getting benefits early or to wait?
How to Buy Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The new FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer
How Leg Pains Could be an Early Sign of Heart Attack or Stroke
"The health condition your neighbor is telling you about is known as “peripheral arterial disease” (or PAD)"
Medical Minutes
Older adults who consistently get up early and remain active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests
