Some of the people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans feel deceived by rate hike notices from their insurers. Find out why.

Guide to Medicare's Drug Plan Finder

By Patricia Barry

Follow these steps to identify the least expensive Medicare Part D drug plan that will cover your prescriptions in 2010.

Shoo, Flu!

By Katharine Greider

Getting a flu shot will be a scramble this season, so get yours early. The good news: People 50+ have more immunity to H1N1 (swine flu) than other groups.

• All You Need to Know About Flu Season

Hidden Pay Cuts

By Michael Zielenziger

Under the current health-care system, Americans with employer insurance pay a huge price for their care—from stagnating wages and raises lost to higher premiums.

• Get the Facts on Health-Care Reform Legislation

Miracle Drugs—With a Hefty Price Tag

By Mary A. Fischer

Biologics are giving renewed hope to thousands of patients with cancer and other devastating illnesses. But are the benefits worth the physical and financial risks?

New Brain Games

Who said brain-building was painful? With these five games, you'll find it’s fun to challenge your memory, processing speed, attention, and language skills.

Proposal Aims to Slash Medicare's Drug Costs

By Patricia Barry

Under White House-brokered plan, people who fall in the Part D coverage gap would only pay half the cost of brand-name medications.

• You may be able to cut your Part D costs now. Give it a try with AARP's new Doughnut Hole Calculator.

50 Ways to Work Your Noggin

By Heather Boerner

Want to keep your brain in top shape? You can help keep it limber through what you do every day. Try these 50 brain pleasers.

Coffee Beans, the Miracle Fruit!

By Sid Kirchheimer

Studies find coffee boosts heart and blood-vessel health and may protect against dementia, stroke, and skin cancer. Still, old myths persist.

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