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What a Fall on the Sidewalk Taught Me About Resilience

The author, wearing a neck brace one week after her fall

Patience, asking for help and good humor can lead to a successful recovery

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 | By Jan Zacharjasz

Retired Wall Street Exec Discovers Benefits of Fitness at 70

Owen likes to shadow box and pretends he’s “fighting off old age"

Jim Owen wants to convince everyone else – one step (or lunge or squat) at a time

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 | By Wendy Helfenbaum

How an Acupuncturist, a PT and Runner’s Butt Made Me Stretch

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The importance of stretching as you age

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 | By Kathleen Doheny

How to Fix Senior Living

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A new task force's recommended urgent changes, and some reality checks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

Coach From ‘Last Chance U’ Inspires Players On and Off the Field

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John Beam, featured in Netflix series, changes lives at Laney College in Oakland

AUGUST 26, 2020 | By Emily Wilson

3 Key Community Attributes That Can Help People Live Longer

Ron and Barb Wachter of Pullman, Wash., where people live long lives

Is your city or town doing things right?

AUGUST 4, 2020 | By Rashelle Brown

The Ways the Pandemic Has Influenced Our Eating Habits

More cooking, more uncertainty, less exercise and less sleep have taken their toll

JULY 29, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

I’m Over 50. When Can I Go Back to the Gym?

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What the experts say you need to know before returning

JUNE 25, 2020 | By Diane Eastabrook

‘Birding Is for Everyone’: Blazing a Trail for Birders of Color

A young man in a wooded air, with a camera and binoculars around his neck

The 'Birds of North America' host wants to normalize diversity in the great outdoors

JUNE 5, 2020 | By James Napoli

A Neuroscientist’s Prescription for a Brain in Menopause

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During this time, the brain is going through a transition and it needs support

MAY 27, 2020 | By Paula Spencer Scott

Taking a Familiar Walk: Dementia Amid COVID-19

A daughter experiences the neighborhood from her mom's perspective

MAY 11, 2020 | By Laurie Matlin

A Smartphone Helps Me Find My Way

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I’m a directionally challenged person and this device has changed my life

MAY 6, 2020 | By Beckie Weinheimer

Your Brain Has an Immune System, and You Can Boost It

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It can help you deal with stress, self-esteem and motivation in the pandemic

APRIL 30, 2020 | By Stephen L. Antczak

Getting In Sync With the Natural World

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The Benedictine practice of time management can bring purpose and comfort

APRIL 22, 2020 | By Louisa Rogers

Find Creative Inspiration Online During Quarantine

From dancing to collage making, here are 7 virtual art experiences to try

APRIL 17, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

No Gym? No Worries — How to Stay Fit at Home

Erika Nelson often moves her car our of her St. Paul, Minn., garage to practice yoga and do exercises

Plus: the right amount of exercise to stay healthy during the pandemic

APRIL 16, 2020 | By Sheryl Jean

Living Alone, Physical Distancing and Loneliness

Man alone in kitchen

If you are feeling isolated, here are 7 strategies to help you cope

APRIL 9, 2020 | By Jackson Rainer

Adjusting Daily Routines During the Pandemic

a married couple sitting by sewing machines looking out the window

Retirees, cut off from activities and friends, are finding creative ways to cope

APRIL 7, 2020 | By Carol Hymowitz

The Silver Lining to Staying at Home

Woman cooking while watching a screen.

Thanks to proliferating (and free!) online resources, we can be busier than ever

APRIL 6, 2020 | By Jill Smolowe

Coronavirus: How to Prepare to Stay At Home

Man seated in a rocking chair near the window of his home.

Here are some essentials you might want to have on hand

MARCH 9, 2020 | By Julio Ojeda-Zapata

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COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: Prospects for Older Workers

An AARP executive on jobs, flexible work and intergenerational unity

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We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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