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Make the Flu Shot Your Top New Year's Resolution Hurry to your nearest flu vaccine clinic and be part of the National Influenza Vaccination Week campaign, January 10-16. |
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Health Care Reform: What's at Stake for Hispanics? In this series, we explore the impact of the current health care reform proposals on the Hispanic community. Plus: AARP Endorses House Health Care Reform Bill |
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Older Hispanics Missing Out on Medicare A number of barriers, from lack of awareness to limited English proficiency, keep many Latinos from receiving valuable Medicare benefits. |
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Latinos are likely to face special challenges in avoiding and combating the H1N1 virus, known as the swine flu. Here’s what to expect, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you get sick. Plus: Where to get vaccinated. |
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America Braces for a Double and Early Flu Season Public health officials are scrambling to prepare the nation for what promises to be a challenging double whammy of a flu season, with two types of flu—the novel H1N1, or so-called swine flu, and the usual seasonal influenza—in circulation, each entailing its own vaccine, targeted at different sets of high-risk groups. |
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Just Once More: The Face of Addiction Gambling and other addictions strike too close to home, according to our exclusive survey of Hispanics 40+. Just ask our writer, whose mom is addicted to the slots. Plus: A conversation with a recovering addict, a Q&A with an expert on addiction, and where to go for help. |
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Changing your diet as you age can help you look better, feel better, and possibly stave off certain diseases. Plus: healthy recipes with a Latino flair. |
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Two new studies showing that acupuncture might prevent migraines and tension headaches offer welcome relief to sufferers. |
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Think you’re healthy? Congratulations. But what are you doing to stay that way? We bring you daily steps you can take for good health, health checklists for men and women, and which screening tests you need and when to get them. |
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Tick Tock: Wake Up to the Signs of Heart Disease A majority of Hispanics ages 40 and older say they think they know the signs of heart disease, according to two exclusive AARP Segunda Juventud studies. The problem is, they don't. |
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Book excerpt from An AARP Guide: Living With Heart Disease: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Health and Take Control of Your Life. |
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Studies show that adding these foods to your diet can help blast away that belly. Plus: Six delicious recipes, and belly-banishing tips. |
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U.S. Hispanics are particularly sought after as blood donors. That's because 57 percent have type O blood, the universal blood type compatible with all others; but fewer than 3 percent of all Latinos donate. |
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More Hispanics are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease—and at a younger age—than the general population. Even so, they’re living longer than other Alzheimer’s patients. Why? And how can families help them? |
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Saving Your Life, One Shot at a Time Have you gotten your vaccines against the flu and pneumonia—two shots that could save your life? |
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He's wowed the world with his designs, and now Carmen Marc Valvo's got a new label: advocate. He's turned his private battle with colorectal cancer into a public crusade. Plus: Watch a My Generation AARP TV interview with the designer at home in the Hamptons, New York. |
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Cancer warriors join forces with designer Carmen Marc Valvo and AARP Segunda Juventud to boost cancer awareness. |
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For Latino patients, bilingual or Spanish-language items may prove especially effective in treating Alzheimer’s and other memory-robbing diseases. |
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Finding a Cure for Brain Cancer Dr. Alfredo Quińones-Hinojosa leads a team of scientists exploring a new theory that could unlock the mystery of brain cancer. |
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Leading an Army of Women Against Breast Cancer A leading breast cancer expert and women’s health advocate, Dr. Susan Love, is recruiting 1 million healthy women to help find—and eliminate—the cause of breast cancer. |
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Dr. Laura Berman answers 10 questions on making love and sex better than ever. |
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When the lure of travel includes lifting more than our spirits, Hispanics are often first in line at the ticket counter. |
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More and more Latinas are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Here’s what you can do to stave off this debilitating disease. |
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Stick out your tongue ... and ask your relatives to do the same! Knowing your family's health history can help you identify your risks and take preventive action. |
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Losing a mate can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Luis Orta, a clinical psychologist based in Miami, explains how to deal with loss, and how to help others who have lost a loved one. |
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A remarkable group of centenarians living on Costa Rica's Nicoya peninsula constitute one of the few Blue Zones on the planet: zones where people thrive well into old age. PLUS: Watch a video of 100-year-old Panchita Castillo and learn Costa Rican secrets of longevity! |
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With age comes a greater risk of eye diseases that can affect Hispanics, yet studies suggest many Latinos are unaware of that risk and don’t receive proper eye care. |
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A lifelong quest led Lydia Aguilar-Bryan to the groundbreaking discovery of how the body regulates insulin production. Today, this Mexican American doctor remains on the cutting edge of research on the treatment and cure of diabetes. |
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Snooping Into Your Allergy Meds Now that allergy medicine is available over the counter, you can save money. But what precautions should you take? |
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Top workout gurus tell you how to stop the excuses and stay motivated. |
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Photo Gallery: National Wear Red Day Oh, what a little red dress can do! Latina stars donned designer dresses to raise awareness of heart disease among women. |
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First lady Laura Bush is spreading the word about heart disease as the number one killer of women. What can you do to protect yourself? |
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Latinos are one and a half times more likely than non-Hispanic whites to get diabetes. Our writer, a diabetic, offers healthy choices and tips to manage the disease. Online Extra: Read a guide to eating out with diabetes, excerpted from AARP's new book Living with Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Health and Take Control of Your Life. |
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and the fastest-growing population of epileptics is patients 65 and older. Visit our health calendar to find out more. |
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What happens when your parents need to move to an assisted-living facility—but they don't think so? One daughter talks about the struggles she faced. |
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Affordable walk-in health clinics are showing up in supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. They're especially useful for those uninsured or underinsured. |
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Too many of us get too little sleep. People who don't sleep enough are more susceptible to diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. Follow our tips to more restful slumber. |
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Headaches are a leading reason why people see doctors, accounting for millions of office visits annually. The reason for all these visits: The International Headache Society lists more than 150 headache types. |
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April is Foot Health Awareness Month. Because of their complex structure and the daily pressure of supporting your weight, feet need special attention. So be kind to your feet. |
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Here’s to good health in March. This month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so find out why colon health is so important. Also, learn how proper nutrition can prevent many diseases as well as keep you, and your brain, feeling fit and agile. |
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Americans 45-plus think they know the costs of long-term care services, and long-term care insurance can provide security for a rainy day. But can you afford it? |
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Updated for 2007. . . From your head to your toes, keep fit with our exclusive, and custom-designed, year-long health calendar. In 2007, put your health first, again. |
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Dr. Elmer Huerta, renowned oncologist, lays out a path to good health for the upcoming year. Use his recommendations and our year-long health calendar to jump-start your New Year's resolutions. |
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Recent studies have linked prayer and religion to increased longevity and better health. But while many Americans believe prayer is good medicine, science offers no proof that it can cure. |
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Keep your mind in tiptop shape. Arm yourself with a dictionary, a good neighbor, some garlic and onions, and a shiny pair of dancing shoes. And, of course, read this story. |
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An estimated one in six men will develop prostate cancer, but if caught in time, it is highly treatable. |
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Hispanic organ donors are in high demand. The number of donors is drastically lower than the number of Hispanics in need of an organ. |
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Renowned oncologist Dr. Elmer Huerta will discuss medical issues that are specific to you. This month: Consider becoming an organ donor. Give yourself the chance to give the gift of life and to continue living in another body. |
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A controversial study found cutting total fat intake only slightly reduced women's risk of breast cancer and has no effect on heart disease. |
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In the United States, 11-15 percent of new AIDS cases occur in people over 50, and women that age are one of the fastest-growing risk groups. It may be years before HIV or AIDS is diagnosed in older people because the symptoms mimic signs of aging. |
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May is National Arthritis Month. It has already been diagnosed in nearly 3 million Hispanics. Get the facts here and don't put up with joint pain anymore. |
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All-purpose passion: From salsa to capoeira, dance is an easy-to-swallow prescription for cutting the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's, obesity, and heart attacks. Web Exclusive: See Tina Ramirez demonstrate four beneficial stretching exercises step by step. |
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Six million men in the United States suffer from depression. Hispanics are finding strength in treatment, not in silence. |
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Breast Cancer: The disease strikes one in seven women. Here is how you can lower your risk. Plus: The "one in seven" statistic rings true for the women of AARP Segunda Juventud. Read how Executive Editor Julia Bencomo Lobaco beat breast cancer and how the disease has affected her life over the last four years. |
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New! Body Mass Index Calculator Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) is important, because the number indicates whether or not your weight is a threat to your health. Use our calculator to get your BMI. |
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Assess your risk for five diseases at the Harvard School of Public Health’s bilingual website. Web-exclusive: Our list of bilingual sites for general health information. |
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There are new and revolutionary ways to protect your skin in the summer sun. We give you the skinny on skin care. |
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Latin Lovin': The Bedroom Beckons Compared with their white non-Hispanic, African American, and Asian counterparts, Hispanics aged 45 and older are the most satisfied with their sex lives, according to a recent study conducted for AARP. |
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Tai Chi and Yoga: Body and Mind the Eastern Way Don't think of these exercise techniques as just another workout. Experts say the benefits may include boosting the immune system, combating depression and preventing strokes. |
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Diabetes, which affects more than 18 million people in the United States, can be hereditary. Fortunately two of the major risk factors can be controlled: obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Web Exclusive: Diabetes-friendly recipes and our interactive quiz on this disease. |
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Read Al Martinez's personal account of his life with heart disease and find out about new heart tests that could save your life. |
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The experts all agree that NOT walking can seriously damage your health. Read about the many benefits of striding out. |
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Although no new treatment has been approved for lupus in over 40 years, doctors are managing the disease with the few tools they have. |
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Exercise can increase your energy level, strength, balance, life expectancy, and more. And it's never too late to start. |
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If you are affected by multiple sclerosis, there are organizations that can help you cope. |
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Approximately 75 million people in the United States suffer from pain, and relief won't come until health care practitioners and patients alike change their ways. |
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Three out of four of us will experience some form of foot problem during our lives. Get the scoop on what you can do to minimize your chances of being one of those three. |
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The shortage of physicians is increasing nationwide, but, within the Hispanic community, the acute shortage of Spanish-speaking doctors is affecting the health of the Hispanic population. |
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A source of comfort in a time of need. Read about AARP's Grief & Loss program - we want you to know that you are not alone. |
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It's never too late to reap the benefits of not smoking. Read the story of one woman's struggle to quit. |
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In the aftermath of a recent study, experts urge women taking combined HRT to assess their own needs. |
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The general perception that colorectal cancer develops exclusively in men is wrong. Colorectal cancer is the third cause of mortality in women who die from cancer. |
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