Worrying about not getting to the gym every day? In this interview, women's health expert Dr. Susan Love and psychologist Dr. Alice Domar advise you how to stop stressing about health "rules." You could be healthier for it.

Flex Your Brain

By P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D.

Challenging the mind helps build “cognitive reserve,” which can keep the brain healthy—sometimes even in the face of Alzheimer's.

• Computer games may help keep your mind sharp as you age

7 Tips to Keep Your Knees Healthy

By Gretchen Reynolds

This year, 11 million men and women age 45+ will suffer from knee pain. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them.

Are You Protecting Your Heart?

By AARP.org

Our Heart Health area is brimming with tips on keeping your ticker in top shape. Get on the path to heart-healthy living!

Spice Up Your Health!

By Sid Kirchheimer

Common herbs and spices may help prevent heart disease, help your brain stay sharp, even slow down aging

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.

• Health Discovery: Curry, Black Pepper May Help Prevent Breast Cancer

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.

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.