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Supplements? Save Your Money, Honey!

Brain Health and Dietary Supplements: Where's the Evidence?

Survey of adults age 18 and older on their knowledge and use of vitamins and dietary supplements, including reasons for use.

Voters 50+ Concerned About Drug Costs

2019 Prescription Drug Survey

AARP asked voters ages 50+ about their experience with prescription drugs and their opinions on proposals for reducing drug costs.

FOCUS ON HEARING HEALTH

Older Adults Not Concerned About Hearing Health

Survey of U.S. adults ages 45 and older focused on attitudes and behaviors related to hearing and hearing health.

COPING WITH STRESS

2018 AARP Brain Health and Mental Well-Being Survey

Relationship between stress, coping style, mental health measures and routine activities is explored in this survey of adults 18+.

BRAIN DISEASE AWARENESS

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Awareness Poll 2018

Awareness of several Alzheimer’s disease and dementia characteristics is low among adults age 18+.

HEALTHCARE EDUCATION

Menopause Experiences: Providers Can Do Better

Women’s experiences in menopause are diverse but opportunities exist for greater education, particularly in healthcare settings.

KEEP YOUR BRAIN NIMBLE

2017 AARP Cognitive Activity and Brain Health Survey

Adults’ engagement in cognitive activities is explored in this study along with the relationship to brain health and well-being.

GET FIT WITH A PARTNER

Americans, Exercise, and Inactivity: Sweating Together Helps

Fitness poll shows that Americans fall short on recommended exercise but are motivated by working out with others.

HUMAN ENHANCEMENT

U.S. Public Opinion and Interest on Human Enhancements

This presentation examines public opinion regarding the role of technology, and human therapeutic and enhancement technologies.

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