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Discover budget-friendly resources for staying fit, eating well, and socializing for a happier, healthier you.

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AARP Foundation helps turn setbacks into comebacks. We offer solutions that help people 50 and older secure the essentials — equitably.

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Social isolation can negatively affect your mental and physical health. Learn what steps you can take to build social connections for your well-being.

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Rekindling old relationships is a great way to widen your social circle.

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Older adults experience grief more often and differently than younger people. If you or someone you know is experiencing a loss, this article can help.

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Surgeon General’s report is a reminder that stronger social ties mean longer lives

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Researchers say, being socially active in 50s and 60s linked to lower risk of illness later in life.

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Learn how to reach out to younger people and purposefully find common ground for nurturing a meaningful relationship.

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