Prevention, Wellness & Healthy Behaviors

Living longer, healthier lives means embracing behaviors that ensure physical and mental health. Eating well, getting plenty of exercise, and scheduling regular checkups are key to aging well.

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Even in Virus Season, Vaccine Hesitancy Remains High

Vaccine-related skepticism is high, according to a recent AARP survey. Most believe vaccines are protective, but uptake varies by age and vaccine type.

Date: February 13, 2024

Long COVID Impacts Older Adults' Mental and Physical Health

A recent survey finds that long COVD takes a toll on physical health and mental health with fatigue, brain fog, cough, and the loss of taste or smell.

Date: February 6, 2024

Skin Care Is Important to Older Adults

A new AARP survey reveals older adults are better than young people at taking care of their skin, and women feel skin care is more important than men do.

Date: January 30, 2024

Meditation Beats Stress, But Few Older Adults Ever Meditate

A recent AARP survey revealed that while most (63%) adults 50-plus are familiar with the practice of meditation, less than half (44%) ever meditate. In fact, only one in five (21%) say they meditate weekly or more often.

Date: November 10, 2023

The Altruism-Clinical Trial Participation Disconnect Illuminates Opportunity

This study of U.S. adults ages 18 and older found that about one-fifth are familiar with clinical trials and about six in ten say they would participate in one.

Date: July 28, 2023

Few People 50-Plus Know How Much Exercise is Enough

Adults who exercise 150 minutes weekly tend to rate aspects of their health higher than those who exercise 30 minutes, but few know they need 150 minutes.

Date: July 27, 2023

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