Brain Health
Are Old Head Injuries Fogging Your Brain?
Experts warn effects of trauma can linger for decades
You (and Your Brain) Are What You Eat
How the MIND diet is helping the fight against cognitive decline
Brain Health: What Helps, What Hurts
There's some good news on cognitive function as you age
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Health Videos
Control Your Blood Sugar with Weights and Walking
Health Editor Candy Sagon shares two tricks for keeping your blood sugar level steady
Canned Food: The Best and the Worst for Your Health
All canned food is not created equal. See why choosing some cans can be hazardous to our health
Eat Red for a Healthy Heart
Health editor Candy Sagon shares the heart-health secrets of certain red foods
Medicare
9 Medicare Enrollment Facts You Need to Know
Save money by enrolling at the right time for you
Medicare For Dummies
By conveying not only the basics but also where to find assistance, Medicare For Dummies helps you to get the most out of Medicare
Got Medicare Questions?
AARP's Medicare Q&A tool has the answers.
Health Insurance
ACA: Question of the Day
If I buy or re-enroll in a health plan during the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period, when will my coverage start?
New Health Insurance Consumer Protections
If you purchased a health care plan that provides less than you thought it would, some new regulations are on the way
Your Guide to the ACA
How the health care law benefits you and your family
Healthy Living
Recipes
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Health Conditions
Diagnosis by Webcam?
Telemedicine exams are fast and easy — but questions remain
11 Expert Travel Tips for Those With Hearing Loss
Advice for planning your next vacation getaway
Free Hearing Test
Screen your hearing by telephone. Free for AARP members for a limited time. Learn more
Drugs and Supplements
The Truth About Expired Meds
What to know about when (and how) to toss them
8 Medicines That Don't Mix With Alcohol
Even one glass of wine or beer can be dangerous when taken with some drugs
Soaring Prices Put Drugs Out of Reach for Many Americans
AARP Public Institute report has found a surge in specialty prescription drugs