Health
The Power of Vaccines Across a Generation
A look at the life saving role of immunization for boomers
Stay Out of the Hospital With a Flu Shot
Timing and dosage can be key; here's what to ask for
Save Your Lungs from Pneumonia
A quick prick can spare you a deadly flu complication
Make sure you’re protected from Whooping Cough
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick From Thanksgiving Turkey
Illnesses from leftover foods occur during holidays
Is Amazon Pharmacy a Good Deal for Older Consumers?
Online prescription services offer free delivery
Need Help? Discover AARP Community Connections
This website links volunteers with those in need in their communities
Vision and Eye Basics: This is How We See
Understand the remarkable anatomy that allows us to view the world
The DNA Test That Tells You Your "Real" Age
What happens when you mail off your spit to learn your "biological age."
Coronavirus Vaccines Show Promise in Trials
Whether the vaccine will work just as well in older adults is yet to be determined
Diabetes
Should You Take Metformin Despite the Recalls?
Experts explain the back-and-forth on this popular diabetes drug
How Diabetes Drugs Can Help Your Heart
Understanding how to reduce the toll diabetes — and prediabetes — can take on cardiac health
Can COVID-19 Cause Diabetes in Patients?
Researchers are working to understand surprising diagnoses in some hospitalized patients
Telehealth
Healthy Living
How Not to Gain Weight When the Fridge Is Always Nearby
Experts share tips for avoiding overreating when you're home all the time
Do We Really Need To Get 10,000 Steps a Day?
What science says about how much daily walking actually makes you healthier
Making Time For Exercise While You Are At Home
Our fitness experts share 10-minute workouts you can do in your living room
