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Public Health Expert Leana Wen on Lessons from COVID-19
En español ... The CNN medical analyst and author of the new book Lifelines spoke with AARP about the flaws the pandemic exposed in our health care system and how to focus on what matters most. ......
Why Women Are More at Risk for Depression Than Men
Getty Images ... Ask most mental health professionals about the gender mix of their patients with depression and they're likely to report that most are women — who are almost twice as likely as men...
FDA Approves Game-Changing Weight Loss Drug Semaglutide
Sarah Silbiger / Getty Images ... Weight loss medication gets a bad rap, and it's not hard to understand why. ... Over the years, both over-the-counter and prescription drugs have been disappointin...
Competition Adds a Social Aspect to a Fitness Routine
Camaraderie, motivation can keep people engaged and active ... Terry Hennessy (right) playing softball in Japan in the international senior league. ... Aging doesn't mean you have to put away your ...
Quiz: Which Vitamins and Supplements To Take
The Vitamin Quiz ... Vitamins keep you healthy, but how much do you know about their benefits and risks? ... by Matt McMillen, AARP, Updated June 11, 2021 | ... Symptoms often associated with aging...
Poison Ivy Quiz – How to Prevent It and Get Relief
Do you know how to avoid this evil rash and get relief? ... As the most common allergen, poison ivy grows everywhere in the United States except:n", "explanation": "Residents of our youngest ...
Fitness Quiz – Are You a Fitness Fanatic?
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Global Council on Brain Health Resource Library
Here is a list of materials produced by the Global Council on Brain Health and links to additional brain health resources. ... Tips to engage in music for better brain health. ... Listening to musi...
Drinking Among Older Adults Split During Pandemic
A new survey reveals a divide between drinkers and abstainers — and shows a worrying trend in some combining alcohol and other drugs ... Getty Images ... Alcohol use among Americans has risen over ...
New Ways to Stop Smoking
If you're serious about quitting, experts say you should start with two Rxs — and build from there ... Xtock Images/Getty Images ... More than half of all adults over the age of 65 who smoke want t...