Today's Tips from AARP

You look around your home, and things are starting to pile up again. If you’re not sure what to do, we’re sharing three ways to stop collecting clutter.  To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!  

A lot of us don’t plan for the mental toll that retirement can take. That’s why we’re talking about what you should think about before you retire, besides finances.  To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!  

Giving our feet a little extra TLC can really make a difference for our mobility as we age. So we’re sharing three exercises with big benefits for the muscles in your arches and soles—and your overall balance. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!  

Are you flying off with your grandkids on a vacation? It’s exciting, but maybe also challenging if you haven’t traveled with kids for a while. So we’re sharing three tips for flying with little ones so you have less stress while soaring to your destination.  To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!  

We naturally start to lose muscle mass as we age, but eating the right amount of protein can help delay or reverse that process. So we’re sharing three tips for adding more protein into your diet.  To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier! 

The grossest thing you own just might be your smartphone, but before you douse it with antibacterial spray, we’re sharing how to clean your phone — without causing any damage. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier! 

Take spring cleaning to the next level with our digital decluttering tips: clearing data that’s a magnet for cybercrime, deleting what drains your energy, and changing your passwords to keep your info safe. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier! 

Tell the truth: How often do you clean your reusable water bottle? If you’re anything like us, you might rinse it under hot water, refill it and not think twice about germs. But think again. Only rinsing it is giving germs an open invitation to stick around, so we’re sharing three ways to keep your reusable bottle germ-free so you can drink your water with confidence.  To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org...

Sunscreen has the power to protect you and your skin from harmful UV rays, but only if you use it properly. Stay safe in the sun by learning how much to apply, what ingredients to avoid, and when to replace that sunscreen you left in your car all summer. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org.

Taking better care of our teeth and mouth can affect our whole body in a big way, since research has linked gum disease to all sorts of health issues. So today, we’re sharing how to boost your oral hygiene. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!