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Help! My Blood Pressure Medications Aren’t Working

A doctor’s advice for getting your hypertension under control

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The Gen X TV Shows Worth Watching Again

You loved them then. Here’s what you may have missed the first time around

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On Veterans Day, I Go on a Quest for Freebies. Here’s Why

It isn’t about the savings — it’s the recognition that my service mattered

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How to Fix Your Biggest Household Money Problems

A step-by-step plan of attack for leaky roofs, food inflation and other crises

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25 Things We Got Away With in the ’80s and ’90s

For Gen Xers, life looked a lot different way back in the last century

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My Wife Flirts With Me but Doesn’t Want Sex

The experts say: Learn how to flirt back, then have fun with whatever happens

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Why Feeling Younger May Help You Age Better — and Live Longer

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What a Mosh Pit Taught Me About Growing Older

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My Annual Hunt for the Perfect Paper Planner Begins Now

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I Gave Up My Car Keys. I Didn’t Give Up My Life

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The Jimmy Stewart Story Hollywood Never Told

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Cooking With the Masters

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Mark Bittman’s Secret to Healthy Eating? ‘Cook More Plants’

The food writer, 76, makes the case for ‘part-time veganism’ in his new book

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How Mindfulness Made Eric Ripert a Better Chef

In his new cookbook, the celebrity restaurateur, 61, pairs plant-based recipes with Buddhist insights

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Carla Hall Keeps Finding New Recipes for Success

The chef, 62, opens up about her new baking book, family traditions and dining solo

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Get Road-Trip Ready

43 tips that’ll get your motor running before you head out on the highway

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Tailgate Like a Champ

29 tips to help you turn the stadium parking lot into an all-star party spot

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Create a Lawn You’ll Love

Merge form and function to transform your yard into a sanctuary

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Prepare and Store Food Safely

Proven ways to protect yourself and loved ones from foodborne illnesses

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Travel at 50+

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What Our Writer Learned After 6 Days Without Luggage

The airline lost her bags. This is what she wished she knew and what she’ll do now

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What I Discovered While Stranded at the Seoul Airport

Flexible thinking helped turn a mistake into a family travel highlight

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How I Travel With My 102-Year-Old Mom

Diminishing mobility isn’t going to steal her joy — or mine

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Rev Up Your Knowledge of Car Rental: A Quiz

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At 60, Soledad O’Brien Isn’t Slowing Down

The award-winning journalist opens up about aging and career pivots

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Christie Brinkley, 72, Is Back on the Big Screen

She talks about fresh attitudes on aging and her new movie, ‘American Summer’

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Jeff Daniels, 71, on ‘The Brink of War’: ‘A Very Serious Movie’

He takes on one of his most challenging roles to date: Reagan in Reykjavik

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For Candace Cameron Bure, ‘Full House’ Has New Meaning

The star of the beloved sitcom, 50, is about to become a ‘grandma times two’

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A Chorus Helps People With Dementia Reconnect

How two women created a joyful musical community

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Easy, Flavorful Mexican-Inspired Appetizers

Delicious dishes inspired by Pati Jinich’s cookbook ‘Foods of La Frontera’

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The 9/11 Survivor I Never Expected to See Again

When I met him, he was covered in ash. We ran into each other 25 years later

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How to Save Money on Your Food Bills

An expert chef shares tips for cutting costs in the kitchen while still eating well

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The September-October AARP Bulletin Is Now Available

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Enjoy Superfoods for a Longer Life

These nutrient-dense foods can help us stave off disease and keep us healthy as we age

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Eat Healthier After 50

These 25 popular foods and beverages may raise health risks. Try these more nutritious options instead

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Get More Calcium in Your Diet

Easy steps you can take today to get enough of this vital nutrient

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Eat Without Gaining Weight

These healthy, delicious options are light on calories and fat, plus they fill you up

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Live a Happier Life

Simple advice for tracing a path to deeper joy and fulfillment

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Healthy Living @50+

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Yes, You Can Take Up a New Sport at an Older Age

Just be sure to use your head when exercising your body

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I Brought Yoga Into My Courtroom

As I got older, the pressures of judging took a toll. Restorative yoga helped

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Top Exercises for Knee Strength and Flexibility

Try this to strengthen the muscles that support your knees

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Try These Heart-Healthy Food Swaps

These simple meal upgrades give your ticker something to get pumped about

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