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Remember the new social networking section on AARP we blogged about last week? Well, it looks like it may come in handy after we find a new study showing that not only are the numbers of 50+ Facebook users skyrocketing, but their younger counterparts are actually decreasing:
A new study has found that while the average baby boomer thinks they have above average hearing, their kids think they should get their ears checked.
Today is the birthday of inventor Nikola Tesla.
This is awesome. AARP is featuring a social networking section on the site, giving folks some tips on how to dive into the social networking world, as well as some funny stories of web 2.0 overload like "Confessions of a Facebook Addict."
I recently read this article on USAToday.com about how many older Americans fall each year because of their canes or walkers.
HHS is holding a YouTube competition for a flu PSA with a cash prize of $2,500 for the winning entry.
Enter the Get Focused Car Giveaway for your chance to win a new Ford Focus.
This weekend held a lot of diet related news. While studies showed obesity rates to be growing in the U.S., the hotdog eating record was shattered by Joey Chestnut.
While everyone is thrilled that it's finally summer, it's not as dandy as a lot of older folks will begin to fall ill from the heat. We can't forget that heat can cause serious health problems for older adults. We have some tips on how you can beat the heat:
While you're staying indoors to beat the summer heat, might as well get your game-on! AARP has released the Video Games for Grownups: Summer 2009 list, and it's not to miss. Some highlighted games for all ages: