Breakthroughs in Heart Disease: New Ways to Bust Clots

By Friday, he could barely breathe. Fortunately, his doctors had a new clot-busting treatment. He needed two, to open blockages in both lungs. Several months after that, he rode his bike about 125 miles during a weeklong beach vacation. The clots usually form in deep veins in the legs and travel upward to the lungs. PEs need aggressive care to prevent heart and lung damage. That can mean life and death for a patient....

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Todd Moore

Don’t Live in a Blue Zone? Here Are Six Ways to Live Like You Do

Back in 2008, AARP helped put the life-extending tactics Buettner deduced from his studies to a test. They ate wisely, they move naturally, they had the right outlook and they knew how to connect. Hes out to make you live longer by showing you how the centenarians manage to do so. Heres what he learned from some of the oldest, wisest people in the world. Dont want to die? Loma Lindas secret is that it has the highest population of Seventh-Day Adventists in America....

October 2, 2023 · 2 min · 214 words · Richard Johnson

Nuevos descubrimientos sobre el dolor crónico

Me destrozo el cuerpo, dice. La espalda, los pies, la rodilla. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Pronto comenzara laterapia cognitivo-conductual para el insomnioy ha recibido inyecciones para aliviar la artritis en la columna vertebral. Espera pronto poder volver ahacer senderismocon su esposa. El dolor no va a desaparecer, dice. Estoy aprendiendo maneras de minimizarlo para llevar una vida normal. Comenzamos preguntando: Si tuvieras menos dolor, que cosas harias mas a menudo?...

October 2, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Sheila Fowler

Ageless Desire: Relationships and Sex in Middle Age and Beyond

Over time, older Americans are developing a more positive attitude toward sex. About 65% of respondents are married or in a long-term partnership. Meanwhile, 27% say they have sex monthly or less, and 40% say not at all. Other kinds of affection, such as kissing, hugging, and caressing, have increased. Having a satisfying sexual relationship came in eighth (71%). Adults are more open-minded, but some things stay private. Over time, Americans are developing an increasingly relaxed attitude about sex....

September 29, 2023 · 2 min · 264 words · Chris Beard

Ohio Small Business Owners Support a Public–Private Retirement Savings Option For Workers

Methodology The survey was fielded from May 4 and June 9, 2023. For more information, just contact Jennifer Sauer atjsauer@aarp.org. For media inquiries, contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. AARP Kansas Work & Save Small Business Owner Survey Kansas small business owners support a public-private retirement savings option.

September 29, 2023 · 1 min · 46 words · Andrea Ruiz

Gary Sinise les rinde homenaje a los veteranos de la generación posterior al 11 de Septiembre

La tragica perdida de vidas y la violencia perpetrada aquel terrible dia nos dejaron roto el corazon. Lo ocurrido tambien incito a muchas personas en el pais a la accion y al servicio. Ese servicio, como en generaciones anteriores, tenia un precio. Puedessuscribirte aquialAARP Veteran Report, un boletin electronico gratuito que se publica dos veces al mes. Si tienes algun comentario o sugerencia para un articulo,comunicate con nosotros aqui. Recuerdo claramente aquella manana de martes, mientras lo veia por television....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Tracey Jackson

Resumen de 'The Golden Bachelor': 'Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que besé a un hombre, y se sintió increíble'

ADVERTENCIA: Hay revelaciones del capitulo a continuacion. Estos son algunos de los momentos memorables del estreno y sus lecciones para los enamorados. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Anhelo una segunda oportunidad en la vida para volver a enamorarme. Incluso se lo ve lloroso cuando tiene que rechazar a las mujeres en el programa. Dios mio, quiero pellizcarme!. Es tan guapo!....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Anthony Norton

31 Great Ways to Boost Your Career

Start with the right mindset Youre never too old to learn new skills or acquire a degree. Today, there are many ways to bolster what youve learned over your career. Enjoying this free article? AARP Members can enter the full"25 Great Ways To …" series in AARP Members Edition here. Identify the key skills necessary to succeed and pursue it, Salemi says. Not sure what your career skills are? Use the Department of Labors free skills matcher onCareerOneStopto get a quick assessment....

September 27, 2023 · 2 min · 383 words · Michelle Wright

AARP’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Most visitors head to the South Rim, which has more overlooks that jut out over the canyon. The drive between the two rims takes about 2 hours. Its also easy to see and appreciate, with all its star attractions close to the main roads. Hiking, biking, fishing and winter sports are all popular. And adjacentCurecanti National Recreation Area, which the park comanages, adds 42,000 acres for active endeavors. Reservations are not required to enter the park....

September 27, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Shelley Williamson

Guía de AARP para el Parque Nacional Cañón Negro del Gunnison

Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. El trayecto entre los dos margenes lleva unas 2 horas de auto. Ademas, es facil de ver y apreciar porque las atracciones mas espectaculares estan cerca de los caminos principales. Las actividades como senderismo, ciclismo, pesca y los deportes de invierno son populares. No es necesario hacer reservaciones para entrar al parque. No te pierdas el documental que describe graficamente las fuerzas geologicas que formaron el canon....

September 27, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Katie Pena

Will Original Medicare Survive the Medicare Advantage Boom?

The program wasnt all that complicated. You went to the doctor armed with your Medicare card. Your physician or hospital took care of you and billed Medicare. Then you orthe supplemental (Medigap) planyou bought paid your out-of-pocket share. Todays Medicare isnt your grandparents program. The two options not only differ in how they operate but increasingly in what coverage and services they provide. Making the decision requires looking down two roads that more and more are heading in different directions....

September 27, 2023 · 2 min · 316 words · Lori Clark

¿Podrá Medicare Original sobrevivir el auge de Medicare Advantage?

El programa no era tan complicado. Ibas al medico con la tarjeta de Medicare. El medico o el hospital te atendian y le facturaban a Medicare. Luego tu oel plan suplementario (Medigap)que contratabas pagabas tus gastos de bolsillo. El Medicare de hoy no es el programa de tus abuelos. Para tomar la decision es necesario contemplar dos caminos que se dirigen cada vez mas por caminos diferentes. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

September 27, 2023 · 2 min · 345 words · Latoya Jacobs

10 Quick Questions for Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer, 83, has lived quite a life. Traitors Gateis your 30th published novel. Has writing gotten easier over time? Its every bit as hard every time. Just because they finish the first draft, doesnt mean they finish the book. Fourteen revisions on your system? I handwrite every one. I handwrite every word. I cant punch in. I’m 83 years old. Im past all that. Im not capable of it....

September 26, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Kimberly Page