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How to Protect Yourself Against Wildfire Smoke

(1 days ago) Web5 hours ago · Peter Urban is a contributing writer and editor who focuses on health news. Urban spent two decades working as a correspondent in Washington, D.C., including a …

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7 Neuropathy Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

(2 days ago) WebDepending on the kind of neuropathy you have, your symptoms could include: Tingling or pain in your feet or hands. The pain may be burning, freezing or shooting and …

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How to Stay Safe This Summer: 24 Hazards to Avoid

(6 days ago) Web2 days ago · If you, the person or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or, even better, 988 — a new national mental health emergency number. If you call 911, tell the …

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60 Post-Pandemic Health Habits To Help Get Back On …

(5 days ago) Web13. Try doing 10 minutes of resistance training every morning. That adds up to a truly healthy week of muscle strengthening. In research published in 2017 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, …

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3 Vitamins You May Need If You're 50 or Over

(1 days ago) WebVitamin D : yogurt, milk, fatty fish, beef liver, mushrooms. Vitamin B12 : poultry, meat, clams, dairy, eggs . The majority of older adults can get the nutrients …

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Medication Literacy Series: Medication Management

(1 days ago) WebMedication therapy management (MTM) MTM is a broad range of health care services that help optimize prescription drug therapy. MTM brings together pharmacists, …

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AARP® Medicare Advantage from UnitedHealthcare®

(4 days ago) WebMedicare Advantage plans offer additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. Plan options may include coverage for prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, fitness and …

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3 Strategies to Do Your Own Health Research

(9 days ago) WebAlthough there are many benefits to doing your own health research, there’s a dark side too: “Some people just end up believing everything they read, or they …

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African American Men Feel Good About Their Health

(8 days ago) WebMay 25, 2023. The encouraging news in a recent survey of Black men in the U.S. over age 50 is that most feel good about their health. But more preventative care …

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9 Ways to Keep Kidneys Healthy

(7 days ago) WebCindy Pynadath, a transplant nephrologist at Montefiore Health System in New York, says that if you have advanced kidney disease, you should closely follow the …

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Are Continuous Glucose Monitors Covered by Medicare

(3 days ago) WebYes. Medicare just increased its coverage for continuous glucose monitors, introduced in 1999 to enable people with diabetes to regularly monitor their blood sugar …

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Free Advance Directive Forms by State from AARP

(2 days ago) WebFind Advance Directives Forms By State. En español | When planning for your future medical care, prepare your advance directives to be sure your loved ones make health …

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AARP Care Guide: Caregivers Helping those with Dementia

(9 days ago) WebResources and tips for caregivers providing special types of care. Find fast access to answers with the AARP question and answer tool as well as other tips such as recording …

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Insurance: Learn More About AARP Membership Benefits

(1 days ago) WebLife. AARP Term Life Insurance From New York Life. Coverage up to $150,000 that ends at age 80. AARP Permanent Life Insurance from New York Life. Up to $50,000 in coverage …

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8 Superfoods to Eat After 50

(5 days ago) WebAlison Gwinn is a contributing writer and health reporter and a longtime editor at such publications as The New York Times; O, the Oprah magazine; Women’s Health; …

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Caregivers Ask Why Their Care Recipients Have to Suffer

(5 days ago) Web1 day ago · Find your own answer. For more than 40 years, the book that many caregivers have read to understand why their relatives suffer has been When Bad Things Happen to …

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Health Care Fraud Exposed After Patient’s Suspicious Death

(5 days ago) Web1 day ago · To report suspicious activity about Medicare or Medicaid, contact the HHS inspector general’s office at 800-447-8477 or online at tips.oig.hhs.gov. For suspected …

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Focus on Your Mind, Body and Spirit

(6 days ago) WebWhole health includes mind, body and spirit. Each contributes to overall health and wellness. June is Brain Awareness Month, a perfect time to explore our …

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Gay Man With Dementia Finds Community, Family Support

(1 days ago) Web6 hours ago · This is where you belong,’ ” said his mother, Diana Pagan. John-Richard Pagan was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2016. “As a gay man with dementia, I …

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AARP Login – Renew, Manage, View Your Benefits

(9 days ago) WebReset your password by going to the password reset page and following these steps: Enter the email address that you used at registration. Answer the security challenge by typing …

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Free Online Games

(3 days ago) WebDaily games and puzzles to sharpen your skills. AARP has new free games online such as Mahjongg, Sudoku, Crossword Puzzles, Solitaire, Word games and Backgammon! …

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Long-Term Care Cost Calculator

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, average annual premiums for policies with a 3 percent growth rate in 2021 …

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10 Key Moments That Shaped Environmental History

(6 days ago) Web1985: Antarctic ozone hole discovered. Researchers discover a 7.3 million–square-mile hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. Within two years the United States and more than 100 …

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See All the Online Games Available from AARP

(1 days ago) WebAll. Mahjongg. Word & Trivia. Atari® & Retro. Rewards. Members Only. Staying Sharp. Enjoy song-matching fun with AARP's SongTheme™! Using the power of Spotify®, see …

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Will Apple Vision Price Keep Older Adults Away

(Just Now) Web2 hours ago · That’s impossible to predict. But Apple’s spatial computer could lift all boats, including Meta’s Quest 3, starting at $499.99 and due this fall, and perhaps products …

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How the Debt Ceiling Deal Affects Older Americans

(2 days ago) WebThe new law does not address Biden’s proposals for widespread student loan forgiveness and more affordable repayment plans for low- and middle-income borrowers, …

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