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Women's Health
Perimenopause Is More Than Hot Flashes: What Women Need to Know
Women need more information about perimenopause to feel empowered to advocate for themselves.
Men's and Women's Health
How Americans 40-Plus See Their Health and the System That Supports It
Explores health care access, knowledge and concerns about various health topics, and current health habits of adults age 40+.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Love Your Guts: Older Americans' Views on Colorectal Cancer Screenings
To convince older Americans to get a colorectal cancer screening, a doctor's recommendation is critical.
Big Data in Health Care
Privacy, Storage, and Usage: A Look at How Older Adults View Big Data in Health Care
A recent AARP survey on big health data found that older adults lack knowledge about how much personal data is collected, analyzed.
National Poll on Healthy Aging
Sponsored by AARP and the University of Michigan, the National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) is a recurring, nationally representative household survey.
Vaccine Attitudes
Views on Vaccines: Gender Makes a Difference
Most older adults say vaccines are safe, but men and women ages 50 and older have differing attitudes and actions related to vaccines.
Battle Pandemic Stress by Getting Healthy
Healthier Habits Can Alleviate Pandemic Stress
Balancing healthy and unhealthy habits can ease pandemic-related stress.
Vaccine Acceptance Among Older Adults
Vaccine Acceptance: Older Adults Need Accurate Information
Older adults considering vaccinations need factual information from someone they trust.
Prescription Drug Costs in the Garden State
Prescription Drug Prices Are Too High, Say NJ Voters
New Jersey voters find prescription drugs prices burdensome, and most believe elected officials are doing too little to help.
