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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.

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Easy Rider

By Gabi Redford

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

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Spring Fitness Tips

By Martina Navratilova

AARP's Health and Fitness Ambassador shares seven tips for getting fit this spring.

AARP Programs

Step Up to Better Health

A step-counting program designed increase your physical activity.

Get Fit on Route 66

An activity adventure tracing the route of this famous highway.

Tools

BMI Calculator

Your body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight.

 

Activity Calculator

Determine how many calories you burn performing everyday tasks and activities.

 

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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Living to 100

By Dan Buettner

A remarkable group of centenarians in Costa Rica share their secrets for long, healthy lives.

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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.

 

From the Online Community

Group: Fit After 50

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Meet and support others who are trying to stay in shape.
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Group: Healthy Eating
Trade recipes for healthy meals and start eating better.
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Skin so Sad

By Karen Cheney

Millions with chronic skin conditions are finding hope thanks to new technologies and medicines.

6 Simple Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick

By Sid Kirchheimer

Hank Lang turned 94 in April and hasn't been sick since 1992, when he had a passing virus.

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