Issue #234 1/24/23

Culture & Style

Meeting Up With Your Girls? Try One of These Chic Bar/Lounges Near You

We may have just the spot for toasting Galentine’s Day, connecting after work, celebrating a birthday or meeting up before the concert.

By Donna Torrence

, January 20, 2023

11 Min Read

Me Time

Fun, Free Games for Your Next Coffee Break

On aarp.org, I enjoyed fun and challenging crosswords, solitaire, sudoku and more. Plus, they’ve added Atari arcade games that took me back to the ’80s!

By Tiarra Mukherjee

, January 13, 2023

3 Min Read

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Health

When You Need to Gain Weight, and Your Friends Can’t Relate

Whether it’s metabolism, illness or another cause, being medically underweight can put your body at risk. Here’s how to manage it, one meal at a time.

By Tamara E. Holmes

, January 20, 2023

4 Min Read

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Health

Your Winter Weather Walking Plan Is Here!

Give up your go-to fitness activity? No way! Besides, you may burn calories faster in the cold. Here are keep-stepping tips from AARP’s wellness guru plus a few of our friends from GirlTrek.

By Tamara E. Holmes

, January 13, 2023

4 Min Read

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Work & Money

Beware of Deed Theft — Especially if Your Black Neighborhood Is Gentrifying

It’s as bad as it sounds. Fraudsters might steal the roof from over your head, often under the guise of ‘financial assistance.’ Here’s how to protect your home.

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

, January 20, 2023

6 Min Read

Real Talk for Real Sisters

January 24, 2023 Issue