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Strength Training’s Surprising Health Benefits

Recent research shows how powerfully protective lifting weights can be — for your brain, your blood sugar, your mood, and more

Best Foods for Brain Health

Healthy food choices do more than supplements

When Thinner Isn't Better

Higher weight may keep some healthier after age 80

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Have Fun, Get Fit With AARP

Our 2019 challenge will inspire you to get walking! Sign up today.

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Make That Daily Walk Happen

Walking is terrific exercise — if you do it regularly. Here's how to make the habit stick

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How to Find Time for Exercise

Building a fitness schedule — and strategies for sticking with it

Healthy Eating

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Low-Carb? Low-Fat? What the Latest Dieting Studies Tell Us

Both strategies help shed pounds when they limit sugars and processed flour

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Spring Asparagus Is a Delicacy Worth the Wait

Chef David Tanis shares memories and his recipe for a spicy stir-fry

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Prepare Your Own One-Bowl Meal for Cheaper Dining

Skip the lines and create your own delicious feast by using a simple checklist

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Live Well

99 Ways to Add Healthy Years to Your Life

99 Ways to Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Start the year off right with these essential health tips from top experts

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Driving With Hearing Loss

How to stay safe behind the wheel when you don't hear well

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