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Posted on February 6, 2019 - People who resolved to quit smoking for 2019 should give themselves a big round of applause if they’ve made it to February! But when they step on the scale, they might find that their weight has started to creep upward. Should they worry? Learn about a reassuring new study in “I Quit Smoking … But Now I’m Gaining Weight!”

Posted on February 4, 2019 - New research has revealed that hemochromatosis—a genetic condition that causes more than a million Americans to absorb too much iron from their diets—is a much more serious cause of disease and disability than previously thought. The upside is that the condition is easy to detect and treat.

Posted on January 31, 2019 - Today it seems like we are all a little more “tuned in” to crime in our neighborhoods. Our local Facebook group, Nextdoor other local blogs alert neighbors to every car prowl, break-in and porch package theft that happens. Older adults can be the most vulnerable to these crimes, and are often also the most fearful. This increased awareness of crime has been accompanied by an increase in companies selling home security products and services. But did you know that some of these companies are just about as likely to take your money as a burglar is?

Posted on January 23, 2019 - Every year the AARP joins the Golden Globes and Oscars buzz to name their own set of feature films and performances that honor and appeal to older moviegoers. Grab your popcorn and check out this year’s list!

Posted on January 21, 2019 - Some of the changes that age brings can tempt us to spend more time at home. Visual impairment, hearing loss, mobility challenges and memory problems can make it unsafe for us to drive. We might feel less confident when we’re out and about, fearing that we will fall or get lost. Gradually we develop a frame of mind where going on an outing seems like just too much trouble!