Checkups and Prevention
AARP Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids
Discover how 31 million Americans with hearing loss can benefit from new technologies and equipment.
AARP and Walgreens: Knowledge You Can Trust
Our alliance provides literature on the wise use of medications and sponsors community events in coordination with AARP state offices.
Assess Your Joint Health
Take this short quiz to find out if you are at risk for developing arthritis or are exhibiting the signs of arthritis.
Becoming a Partner in Your Healthcare
AARP offers suggestions on how to become an active partner in your health care – everything from living a healthy lifestyle to what to do when you’re in the doctor’s office.
Better Balance Prevents Falls
Good balance prevents falls. Learn a few techniques to improve your balance and stay healthy.
Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to thin and can lead to bone fractures. It’s a “silent disease” in the early stages, so prevention and checkups are important.
Caregiver Health
Caregivers experience physical, mental and emotional health effects.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
CAM, complementary and alternative medicine – what it is and how to safely choose this kind of therapy and a provider.
Dealing With Pain
AARP explores various aspects of dealing with pain, the myths, and how to get help to reduce it.
Finding Health Information Online
AARP gives tips on how to tell the difference between good and bad online health and medical information.
Good Health Rests On A Good Night's Sleep
Understand the causes of sleep problems as you age and what you can do about them.
How To Talk To Your Doctor
Things consumers can do to get the most out of their doctor visits
Keep Active for a Longer, Healthier Life
AARP outlines the benefits of physical activity.
My Personal Medication Record
The best way to track medications and help your doctor and pharmacist is to create a "Personal Medication Record."
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Dietary Fat and Postmenopausal Invasive Breast Cancer
This NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study of 188,736 postmenopausal women finds that as the amount of fat a woman consumes increases, so does the risk of developing breast cancer.
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Risk of Cancer
The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study is the largest of its kind, focusing on the impact of diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of cancer.
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Multivitamin Use and Risk of Prostate Cancer
Regular use of multivitamins does not appear to be associated with increased risk for prostate cancer. But overuse of these supplements – more than 7 times per week – may be associated with an increased risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancer.
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Prospective Study of Adiposity [Body Fat] and Weight Change in Relation to Prostate Cancer
Does being obese or even overweight increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer and dying from it? The answer is "no" to developing the disease and "yes" to dying once it develops.
New Preventative Services for People with Medicare: The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
As of January 1, 2005, Medicare expanded coverage for some preventative services. These include a one-time initial physical exam and screening tests for heart disease and diabetes.
Pay Attention to Your Mental Health: Get Screened for Depression
Being screened for depression during National Depression Screen Day on October 11 can get people the proper help and treatment they need.
Preventing And Controlling Cancer
Lifestyle habits can prevent cancer, and screening tests can detect cancer early.
Protect Yourself From The Flu
Getting a shot is the best way to fight the flu.
Recording Your Health History
When was the last time you had a tetanus shot or a cholesterol test? AARP discusses the benefits of recording your personal and family health history.
Skin Cancer Risks, Treatments and Prevention
A great suntan doesn't radiate health and vitality. Over time, it can cause skin cancer. AARP discusses skin care, skin cancer prevention and detection, and available treatments.
Stay Healthy -- Practice Prevention
What is preventive care, and what kind of preventive care do people age 50 and older need to discuss with their doctors?
When You Have Cancer: Building Your Health Care Team
Putting together a good health care team makes living with cancer much easier. Tips for who should be on your team and how they can help you.
Your Aching Back
General exercises to increase flexibility and help stablize the back.
Your Recipe to Living a Long Healthy Life
Read the 8 healthy behaviors that have a big influence on your living a long and healthy life.
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