HEALTH
Health Topics
Diabetes
Our comprehensive guide outlines risk factors, treatment, and prevention information for this chronic disease.
Arthritis
Use our helpful resource to learn more about the causes of joint inflammation and how to treat it.
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.
Heart Health
Our Heart Health area is brimming with tips on keeping your heart in top shape.
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.
Tools
Voices
Should I Drop Part D If I Don't Need Rx Drugs?
A reader asks Ms. Medicare about the consequences of re-enrolling in Medicare's prescription drug plan at later date.
Martina's Holiday Menu
Get healthy recipes for festive meals that won't make you sacrifice flavor or your waistline.
When Caregivers Are Abused
Gail talks to a former caregiver, who was abused by her dying husband, and gives advice on what to do if you're in the same position.
Fat 2 Fit Success Stories
Learn how being a community member helped working mom Andi to get her mojo back.
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.
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.
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.
Lowering premiums and Medicare prescription costs are among the bill's goals. Learn how the legislation would affect you and yours.
Ben Vereen Takes the Stage for Diabetes Awareness
In a wide-ranging interview, actor Ben Vereen talks about living with diabetes, dealing with adversity, and celebrating the arts.
Guide to Medicare's Drug Plan Finder
Follow these steps to identify the least expensive Medicare Part D drug plan that will cover your prescriptions in 2010.
From the Online Community
Journal: Tip of the Week
Like working out regularly, practicing positive thinking can benefit your health.
Read Journal
Group: '50lbs or More'
Share your personal weight-loss story, get inspired, and motivate others in their weight-loss goals.
Join Group
Shoo, Flu!
Getting a flu shot will be a scramble this season, so get yours early. The good news: People 50+ have more immunity to H1N1 (swine flu) than other groups.
Medicare Advantage Insurers—Misleading Customers?
Some of the people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans feel deceived by rate hike notices from their insurers. Find out why.
Hidden Pay Cuts
Under the current health-care system, Americans with employer insurance pay a huge price for their care—from stagnating wages and raises lost to higher premiums.
Miracle Drugs—With a Hefty Price Tag
Biologics are giving renewed hope to thousands of patients with cancer and other devastating illnesses. But are the benefits worth the physical and financial risks?
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.
Proposal Aims to Slash Medicare's Drug Costs
Under White House-brokered plan, people who fall in the Part D coverage gap would only pay half the cost of brand-name medications.
- You may be able to cut your Part D costs now. Give it a try with AARP's new Doughnut Hole Calculator.
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.
Coffee Beans, the Miracle Fruit!
Studies find coffee boosts heart and blood-vessel health and may protect against dementia, stroke, and skin cancer. Still, old myths persist.
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
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.
More to Explore
Video Games for Grownups
Read our latest reviews—with adult players like you in mind—of video games across multiple platforms.
Travel Expert Peter Greenberg
Are airlines giving you worry lines? Need the latest news on the best cruise? AARP.org travel columnist Peter Greenberg can help.
More From AARP
Member Discounts
Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!
Driver Safety Month
It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving
Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!
Seasonal Savings
Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.
Health Action Now!
Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!
Solo Travelers
Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.
Vegas Adventure
Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!
Health-Myth Buster
Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?
Fat 2 Fit
Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.
Create The Good
Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.
South Carolina News
Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.
Go Fish
Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.
