The Daily — 5 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump

View Online MENU CLOSE Welcome, Steven! Valued Member Since: 2016 Download Our App Rewards for Good Staying Sharp Find Local Events Member Benefits AARP Home Wednesday, September 06, 2017 YOUR UPDATE Get Your Member Benefits on the Go! Check Out the Free AARP Now App for the News, Events, Deals and Benefits That Matter   1 Do you often find yourself running out of gas after lunch? Instead of reaching for that coffee, give these five healthy ways to beat the afternoon slump a try. 2 What's the difference in performance between $2,000 hearing aids and $350 devices known as "personal sound amplification products"? Not much, according to a recent experiment. 3 The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the tongue may provide a picture of your physical health. What's your tongue trying to tell you? Learn what odd conditions in your mouth could be indicating. 4 When arriving at a destination for the first time, it can take a while to get your bearings. Samantha Brown shares her advice on how to make the most of the first few hours of any trip. 5 Even excluding the cost of a nursing home or long-term care, the average couple retiring this year should expect to spend over a quarter of a million dollars on medical expenses throughout their retirement. Learn more. 6 On the (somewhat) brighter side, a new survey indicates a growing number of workers are socking away more money toward retirement. You might be surprised to learn which segment of the population saw the biggest bump. 7 She masterfully played creepy superfan Annie Wilkes in Misery, and now Kathy Bates has the pleasure of starring in the new Netflix series Disjointed, an inventive comedy about the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary. 8 Who says the kids should get to have all the fun? See how a growing number of towns, senior centers and retirement communities are encouraging physical activity in adults by giving them their own playground. 9 "Cohousing" is now emerging in the U.S. as a popular alternative to traditional senior housing options. Is cohousing an option you would ever consider? Share your thoughts in the Online Community. Advertisement Advertisement Download Our App   AARP.org Contact Us AARP ©1995-2017. All rights reserved. | 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049 | Privacy Policy