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March 20, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Noah Church

National Poll on Healthy Aging Reports

In addition to IHPI and AARP, the poll receives support fromMichigan Medicine, U-M’s academic medical center. These poll results elevate the voices of the public, inspire future research, and inform national dialogue. U-M researchers also evaluate the poll data for further insights that are shared via academic channels. You are welcome to sign up fornotification of poll results. For media inquiries, kindly visit theNPHA media page. The Sound of Music- Music provides several health-related benefits, poll finds....

March 20, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Devin Schmidt

Rob Lowe a los 61: "Todavía soy ese niño de quinto grado en la primavera"

“, dice Rob Lowe emocionado mientras senala a un grupo de delfines saltando en las olas. Vamos a pasar la manana en Santa Barbara, California, su ciudad adoptiva. Es un dia libre poco comun para Lowe, quien esta grabando episodios de su popular podcastLiterally! With Rob Lowe, presentando la temporada 3 del juego de trivia de FoxThe Floory escribiendo su tercer libro. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

March 20, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Tiffany Haynes

Rob Lowe at 61: 'I Am Still That Fifth Grader in the Springtime'

says Rob Lowe excitedly, pointing to a pod of dolphins jumping in the waves. Were spending the morning in Lowes adopted hometown of Santa Barbara, California. Its a rare day off for Lowe, who is recording episodes of his popular podcastLiterally! With Rob Lowe, hosting Season 3 of Foxs trivia gameThe Floorand working on his third book. I figured out how to write two books about me, he jokes about his memoirs....

March 20, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Andrew Anderson

Work Has Both Positive and Negative Impacts On Mental Health

Older workers recognize positive impacts to mental health from working. Yet, they note negative mental health impacts, too. It is clear that work and mental health have a bidirectional relationship. Paid leave is available for use related to mental health, but its not widely used. Employers have a role in fostering positive work environments. This included 868 individuals 50 and older who were working and answered these questions. Interviews were conducted online and via phone....

March 20, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Melanie Smith

Credit Card Debt and Adults Age 50-Plus

Credit card debt is the most common punch in of debt carried by adults ages 50-plus. Half of older adults who carry credit card debt feel financially insecure. Everyday expenses as well as unexpected expenses are top drivers of credit card debt. Nearly nine in ten (87 percent) say that unexpected expenses have contributed to their credit card debt. Many worry about the effect of credit card debt on their ability to save....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Brian Mcbride

Kansas Small Business Owners Support a Public–Private Retirement Savings Option

As a result, these workers could be faced with relying on just their Social Security when they retire. Being able to offer a retirement savings plan to workers is important to small business owners in Kansas. For more information, like contact Jennifer Sauer atjsauer@aarp.org. For media inquiries, yo contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. Everyday and unexpected expenses are key drivers. What is driving these losses, and what can be done to mitigate them?...

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Cassandra Peck

Remembering President John F. Kennedy

The Legacy of JFK (1917-1963) JFK Assassination Files Released Records on Kennedy’s 1963 killing with redactions removed send history buffs hunting for new clues Why We Still Love JFK Six decades after his assassination, John F. Kennedy remains the most popular president in modern history 60 Facts About the JFK Assassination Read through facts you may not have known about the day President Kennedy was killed What to Watch on the Anniversary of JFKs Assassination...

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · David Carlson

The Worst Makeup Mistakes for Women Over 50

Ive always applied blush this way! Tinted moisturizer wont cover my brown spots! This is the only eyeliner brand Ive ever used. I cant wear sunscreen with my makeup; it doesnt work! Getting out of your cosmetic comfort zone is not easy. How do I know? Im a beauty editor, stylist and personal shopper who specializes in women over 50. I typically hear statements like those above. The concept of a makeover is down, and self-confidence is up....

March 19, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Jennifer Morris

Where the 40-Plus Go for Health Info (Short Answer: Google)

Curious about a particular diet or shedding body fat? Interested in experimenting with Pilates or another trending fitness routine? AARP Research studied the resources adults 40-plus use when seeking health-related information. The results, unsurprisingly, pointed to online searches and, in particular, Google. Only 5 percent visit the library for information. The survey research also revealed 40-plus adults top searches: exercise, nutrition, sleep, overweight/obesity and stress. Three pillars exercise, nutrition and sleep were the most common AARP searches....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Sherry Ellis

Center to Champion Nursing in America

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March 18, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Mario Williams

Smart Guide to Liver Health

Your liver might be the hardest-working organ in your body. You know that one of its main jobs is to filter out toxins like alcohol from your body. But thats just one of its more than 500 roles. Evolutionarily, it had to be. The liver has to deal with everything we eat and protect the rest of the body. Its the first line of defense. It is the detoxifier, its the cleanser, its the metabolizer of any drugs....

March 18, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Dennis Lambert

How Americans Feel About Weight Loss Drugs

They have received widespread media attention for their success in managing weight loss and diabetes. Still, 21% of adults say they are not familiar at all with the medication. Attitudes toward weight and medications Americans views of weight and related drugs appear to be nuanced. Only one-quarter of Americans feel that the public has a negative view of using a GLP-1 for weight loss. About half think the medication should be affordable and covered by insurance....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Brian Mejia