June, 2011Archive

99 Ways to Save: Focus on the Home

Posted on 06/30/2011 by Deb Silverberg | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Money & SavingsWho doesn’t want to save money in this tough economy? A new article in the AARP Bulletin on 99 Ways to Save has tips to help you do just that, on everything from car expenses to caring for your health and your home. It’s no secret that food prices are on the rise, and some foods give you more vitamins and minerals for the money. Best veggies for your buck are cabbage, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens and carrots. …

“Your Life Calling” On the Road: Boston, MA

Posted on 06/30/2011 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeThis is a guest post from Your Life Calling producer Kim Sedmak. AARP’s “Your Life Calling TODAY” Production team was back on the road a few weeks ago in Boston, MA with Jane Pauley in tow. This time, we’re at a Boys and Girls Day Care Center in Dorchester where Jane interviewed Mary Reed for a segment airing in July on the TODAY show. Mary has become one of Boston’s most amazing educators, civic leaders and advocates for young children. …

Volunteering: A front-line lesson

Posted on 06/30/2011 by John Briley | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringSomething happened to me during my weekly volunteering gig last Thursday: I was leading a parenting class for a group of young adults who are having trouble with their kids (which, frankly, is something every parent encounters to some degree at some point, but I digress). A mother mentioned that she was struggling to know when and how to draw the line in buying her son basketball shoes. She worried that depriving him of sneakers would convey to him that …

The Takeaway: Health Care Law; Avastin; CT Scans; Diet Soda

Posted on 06/30/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati voted Wednesday to uphold the individual mandate provision of President Obama’s health care law. What that means: Congress can require Americans to carry insurance coverage.

The Big Gulp: For Americans, It’s Soda, Water and Beer

Posted on 06/30/2011 by Candy Sagon | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Personal HealthWith summer in full swing, now is a good time to look at what Americans are drinking to slake their thirst. Judging by 2010 per capita figures, soda is still far and away the number one choice, with the average American gulping down an incredible 45 gallons of the fizzy stuff over the course of a year, despite all the bad news about how soda is linked to a host of health problems. In second place is bottled water (28 …

The Roaming Boomers: Rainy Day Travels

Posted on 06/29/2011 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelWe just spent two wonder-filled weeks in western Canada. We explored Whistler, Vancouver, spent two days on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer luxury train, walked on our first glacier, and spent over a week driving through the jaw-dropping majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Unfortunately, we encountered an unusual weather pattern that kept us under gray skies and umbrellas for a great part of our trip. When this happens, it is certainly normal to feel the rainy day traveler’s blues. Here’s a …