This easy upper-body workout may help you feel (and look) stronger
Genetics isn't the only factor in aging well and avoiding age-related diseases. Here's how to stay healthy in your 50s and master graceful aging.
Use these measurement guidelines to create right-size versions on the dishes you’ve always enjoyed during the holidays.
Fermentation is an easy way to preserve vegetables, spice up your dishes and add good-for-your-gut bacteria to your diet. Chef Erica Wides shares three recipes you can try at home.
Depending on the severity and frequency of your heartburn, there are lifestyle changes and medications to help alleviate the pain.
Getting a restful night's sleep may depend on how you lie in bed. Here's how to find the best sleep position for you.
INSTEAD OF A SINGLE CURE, RESEARCHERS ARE NOW LOOKING FOR A MULTIPRONGED APPROACH TO MANAGING EVERYDAY ACHES PAIN POINTS For older adults, chronic pain can strike anywhere from the head to the toes. Here’s where it’s commonly found in those 65-plus. Source: Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 2020 Chances are, right now, you’re in some sort of pain. Maybe your back aches, or arthritis is hurting your hands or knee pain is hobbling your walk. Maybe you’re dealing with
There are number of reasons the foliage on a houseplant can turn brown. Why do prayer plant leaves turn brown? Take a good look at this article to unlock the riddle of why you have brown leaves on pra
Wanting some soft foods for seniors? Look no further. This roundup features a variety of fantastic recipes to try for yourself.
Learn how protein timing can stop — and even reverse — age-related weight gain and muscle loss in this book by Stephen Perrine and Heidi Skolnik, who lay out a simple, proven and effective program.
AARP's Fitness Ambassador with tips you can use.
New research has questioned the connection between meat and health. AARP spoke with Yale researcher David Katz, MD, about the results and his advice.
Eye diseases can creep up without warning and gradually impact our vision over time. Learn more about the risks and how best to protect your eyes.
Small changes in diet, including increasing fiber, can have a big effect on health, including weight management, sleep and resistance to colds.
Everything you need to know before adding collagen pepetides to your diet, as well as 20 of our favorite collagen recipes you don't regret trying!
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YOU BUY a bunch for a recipe, use just some of it, and the rest sits in the fridge. Jhovany Leon Salazar, a New York City–based chef, includes cilantro in almost all his dishes. Read on for a few of his at-home recommendations:
It’s never too late to start your yoga practice. Join AARP Features Director Lorrie Lynch for a free yoga lesson geared toward beginners in their 70s.
Millions lost homes, savings and jobs when the economy went into freefall. Now with a brighter economy, what did the Great Recession teach us?
Nutritional needs change as we age and our metabolism slows: Here are seven superfoods to include in your diet at 50+.
Resistant starch, a prebiotic fiber, has several big weight-loss benefits.
DIDN’T NEED the whole knob for stir-fry? Here are tasty ideas from Kanchan Koya, chef and author of the Spice Spice Baby cookbook. 1. Add a slice to spiced chai tea. 2. Blend a ¼- to ½-inch knob of gingerroot into a smoothie. 3. Top oven-roasted cauliflower or sautéed spinach with peeled slivers. 4. Grate ¼ inch of peeled gingerroot into salad dressing. 5. Add grated ginger to your favorite chicken or chickpea curry recipe. 6. Use peeled grated ginger in a marinade for salmon or chicken. —Leslie
What is your favorite way to use up all of your garden vegetables? If you don't have a garden in your backyard there are plenty of farmers markets that sell locally grown vegetables. Here are a few of my favorite Garden Fresh Vegetable Recipes that are perfect for a summer BBQ! As always, please be sure to click on the links
The dress casual trend, diverse lifestyles and our desire for comfort helped shaped this list of the 10 top fashion accessories we all really need now
Improving muscle strength helps bone density, reduces chronic disease risk and helps you live longer. So why is it hard to commit to a routine?
Information for those either just beginning their caregiving journey or veteran caregivers looking for more tools and resources online. Everything from home safety tips to financial advice are available. Connect with other caregivers from all walks of life to share personal experiences.
As you age, you start to lose muscle mass, so it’s important to strength train to stay strong. Learn why squats are the best exercise for your health.
Do you remember when you wanted a quick, tasty, and satisfying snack? Well, that's where Jello Protein Pudding Recipe comes to help! It's a yummy treat, a bit of memory, and full of protein, all in one colourful cup.
Find the perfect OTC remedy for every ache WHAT’S THE BEST over-the-counter pain medication? It depends on what hurts—and why. “If you can target the pain with a medication that treats the underlying cause, the pain relief will be better,” says Sunny Linnebur, a professor at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Aurora. Although your specific health conditions can alter the equation, here’s a general look at what’s best for what ails you. Ibuprofen (
Chronic low-grade inflammation may trigger diseases including Alzheimer's. Diets rich in fruit and vegetables reduce inflammation, cutting disease risk
