Inside the February/March Issue of AARP The Magazine

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the February/March issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), readers will enjoy an exclusive interview with the most recognizable voice in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman. At age 79, Freeman continues to draw the attention of audiences around the world with his radiant voice, gifted performances and unparalleled talent. Freeman shares a pictorial history of some of his life's most intimate moments while discussing his early life, career, and the people and places he's encountered along the way. 

The February/March issue of ATM also includes fascinating articles about entertainment, money, travel and health.

Entertainment

• Movies For Grownups^®: AARP celebrates 2016's best movies made for grownups. Virtually all of this year's Movies for Grownups^® Awards nominees and winners pay extra-special attention to the unique ebbs and flows of the bonds between people of a certain age. From 'Best Director' and 'Best Actress' to 'Best Movies for Grownups' and 'Best Grownup Love Story,' ATM reveals the winners of one of Hollywood's most anticipated awards event: The 16^th annual Movies for Grownups^® Awards.
• What I Know Now: The gifted, self-effacing Christopher Walken discusses his luck in landing movie roles, meeting his wife at age 19 and learning life lessons in the kitchen. 
• Sex + Age + Madonna: You love her or you hate her, but when it comes to Madonna there's no middle ground! The "material girl" has long pushed the boundaries of sexual expression and desire. Now she's challenging our assumptions about how women age. The February/March ATM analyzes Madonna's ageless attitude, greatest shocks and the softer side of the world's top-grossing female performer.  

Money

• The 7 Rules of Smarter Shopping: Americans today are the world's greatest consumers, spending $4 trillion annually on consumer goods. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find the right bargains; shoppers today face more choices than ever, not only in product options but also where to buy, what to pay with, and how to get the best price. The February/March ATM provides the seven rules of smarter shopping to help you cut through all those choices and make the right purchases easily and with confidence.

Health

• 5 Surprising Reasons You're Not Losing Weight: You've dieted, exercised and even tried out that new cleansing fad, but still find the pounds packed on. This month's ATM reveals five surprising reasons you're not losing those unwanted pounds. From medications to the quality of sleep, we outline the possible culprits and smart tips to increase your odds of losing weight.