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Tech Savvy: Staying Connected

Growing older in the comfort of your own home—it’s what the overwhelming majority of us wish for. Remaining at home as long as possible is a goal for 89 percent of people 50 and older, a recent AARP study found. Fortunately, we usually can—with help from family and friends and, increasingly, technology that brings elders and their faraway caregivers closer together.
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Swapping My House for Yours

Don't travel like a tourist, live like local! Find your dream destination online—and stay for free.
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A Walker's True Spirit

Rolene Walker is walking the Americas to educate people about the environment. Join her as she treks from San Diego to Santiago de Chile.
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The Joy of Words

Twenty-five years after publishing her acclaimed first novel, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros is inspiring a new generation of writers. Plus: Catch our video presentation of Sandra's life and career.
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Facing Backwards

Q and A: On the 25th anniversary of The House on Mango Street, author Sandra Cisneros looks back on her road less traveled.
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Freddy's Slum Dunk

"Julito Maraña," the hit reggaetón song about a heartless thug, has inspired a film due out this year starring Freddy Rodríguez.
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Doctors on Health Care Reform—Many Voices, Many Views

Opinions on health care reform vary greatly among the nation's 800,000 doctors, who have very definite views on the ideas being proposed to transform the country's antiquated health care system.
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Give a Pint, Save a Life

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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Whittle Your Middle

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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Loosening the Shackles of Debt

Overwhelmed by credit card debt? You're not alone. Try these tips from the experts for breaking free.
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Steps to a New Job

Experts explain how you can secure your employment by moving up—or out—in these tough economic times.
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Major League Legacy

A bilingual exhibit highlighting Latino baseball players and their impact on the game opens at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, New York, this May. Plus: Don't miss our photo gallery of Latino baseball greats; then, join our online debate and tell us who you think should be in the Hall of Fame!
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Delicious Ways to Whittle Your Middle

These six scrumptious recipes incorporate fruit, veggies, and other healthful ingredients that can help sculpt a new silhouette.
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Living With Heart Disease

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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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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Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz

Dominican American writer Junot Díaz—winner of the 2008 Pulitzer for his first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—speaks of the challenges of his craft and of the unexpected consequences of his writing.
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A Cook's Tour

My Spanish vacation in the heart of the Basque country turned out to be more about eating than cooking—and, frankly, that was all right with me. With recipes.
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Teresa Rodríguez: Here and Now

The author and award-winning journalist bares her soul about losing her husband, redefining family with her two young boys, and finding the path from grief to strength.
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Watch! Get up close and personal with Teresa Rodríguez in our behind-the-scenes video of her cover photo shoot.
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Social Security Tries the Debit Card Route

The U.S. government is offering Social Security recipients a new way to receive benefits: debit cards. But they come with a price.
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Choice of a Lifetime

A will or living trust can distribute your most valuable possessions—but which is the best option for you?
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The Key to Your Health

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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Everything You Need to Know About the Economic Stimulus Payments

Find out what you need to do—even if you don't normally file taxes—to receive your check from the Internal Revenue Service. Plus, we provide an online tool to request your Economic Stimulus Payment.
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Battles on the Home Front

Since September 11, more than 90 percent of Puerto Rico's 10,000-member-strong National Guard has been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other war-related locales—some for numerous tours. More than 146,000 veterans live on the island. Among the wars' collateral damage are traditional family roles, increasing divorce rates, and spiking unemployment among veterans.
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