CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

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Easy Rider

By Gabi Redford

AARP The Magazine's fitness editor shows you what to look for when buying a bike.

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Are Soy Foods Good for Me?

By Andrew Weil, M.D.

"Dr. Debunker" weighs in on the benefits of certain kinds of soy foods.

AARP Programs

Divided We Fail

Ensure affordable, quality health care for all.

Tools

Medicare Drug Plan Finder

This step-by-step guide provides a direct route to the information you need on the drug plans.

 

Medicare Interactive Counselor

This feature helps you get the answers you need about Medicare.

Compare Rx Effectiveness

Learn how brand-name and generic medicines work, how to compare them, and how to talk to your doctor about meds.

By Leslie Baumann, M.D.

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Try this three-step plan to ease wrinkles and, yes, adult acne.

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Hold the Salt

From Prime Time Focus

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

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The Best Medicine

By Sheree Crute

More mainstream doctors are embracing integrated-care programs for cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses.

From the Online Community

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Meet and support others recovering from drug, alcohol, or other addictions.
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Clinical Trials: Why You're Left Out

By Nissa Simon

A new study finds that older people, women and minorities are excluded or underrepresented in the vast majority of clinical trials.

Taking it to Heart

By Barbara Basler

First lady Laura Bush is spreading the word about heart disease, the number-one killer of women. How can you protect yourself?

Condition Guides