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Why Is Social Distancing So Important for Everyone?
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The importance of social distancing no matter your age is explained by Jay Butler, M.D., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the latest coronavirus news and advice go to AARP.org/coronavirus.
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Telemedicine Benefits Patients and Health Care Workers
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Using video conferencing to visit with your doctor can help protect you, as well as your physician, from contracting a serious illness.
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Steps to Preventing Falls
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Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries of older Americans. Here are four steps you can take to keep your balance and prevent a trip to the hospital.
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How to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
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You know why to wash your hands, but do you know how? Research finds only 3% of Americans wash correctly. Make sure you’re doing it right.
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How Social or Physical Distancing Helps Everyone
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains how social distancing (or physical distancing) can slow the spread of viruses, and decrease pressure on the health care system
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Older People Face Higher Coronavirus Risk
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Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar Eric Toner explains why older people are at a higher risk for catching infections such as the coronavirus.
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The AARP Minute: March 6, 2020
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In today’s “AARP Minute,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighs in on concerns over coronavirus in long-term care facilities, plus delve into the history of forensic science with a new nonfiction book.
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Do I have the flu or coronavirus?
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Follow this text conversation to learn the symptoms associated with the two illnesses.
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How to Be Happier at Any Age
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Did you know that research shows people get happier as they age? Here are some shortcuts to a happier day-to-day life.
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How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Plane
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Like any confined space packed with other people, planes are a perfect environment for germs to spread. Here’s how to keep yourself from getting sick on an airplane.
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The AARP Minute: February 14, 2020
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In today’s “AARP Minute,” life expectancy for men is growing faster than for women, plus two movies to watch for Black History Month.
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