An up-close view of a woman wearing a puffer jacket with the hood up
It’s a common complaint among older adults: You’re constantly cold. But the reason isn’t just winter — your brain may be partly to blame.
A group of people drinking together on the beach
Staying Sharp’s Faces & Names Challenge is a fun way to both explore memory and learn about strategies that may help you next time you meet someone new.
A close up of red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and red sprinkles
Feeling confused and muddy-minded? Brain fog can be a symptom of a poor diet, and these common foods are among the biggest culprits.
A woman kayaking in a river
Turns out, a lot of what we’ve been told about keeping our brains healthy as we age is false. Let’s clear the air and find out what’ll actually help.
A close-up view of a calendar with "Stop procrastinating" written on it
Your procrastination is a learned behavior that you might have picked up for multiple reasons. Here are five common underlying causes.
An up-close view of a pile of sunflower seeds in a sunflower field
Vitamin E plays key roles throughout the body. To meet your targets, put these foods in regular rotation throughout your week.
The Medicare program requires higher-income individuals to contribute more toward the cost of the program than the general population. When enrolled in Medicare, people with incomes of $85,000 (or $170,000 for couples) pay higher premiums for Medicare Part B (doctors’, other health care…
iStock_000014033450_Large
The $1.1 trillion spending bill will do more than keep the federal government open well into next year.
talking at a Stand for Social Security event
Social Security hasn’t gotten much attention yet in the presidential campaign.
iStock_000001543314_Large
When I was 8 years old, my teacher told my parents that I was failing third grade, that I was mentally retarded (a label used frequently in those days) and that I was essentially unteachable.
Search AARP Blogs