July 4, 2009





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Table of Contents: July & August 2009




Here is a list of all the content that you'll find in the July & August 2009 print edition of AARP The Magazine. (How can you enjoy all of this great content? Get the magazine.)

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FEATURES

Ron Howard
By Meg Grant
Can nice guys finish first? Ron Howard thinks so. Admitting to a lifelong Mayberry mindset, the Angels & Demons director reveals why honesty and loyalty—and a fierce competitive streak—are the all-American reasons for his bigtime success

My Facebook Addiction
By Hugh Delehanty
He couldn't get enough "friends." A message from Al Pacino changed all that
• Online Extra: Secrets of Social Networking

Back-Pain Relief
By Perry Garfinkel
If bending over is torture, if getting out of a chair is agony, you must read this story. We've talked to top spine specialists about new approaches that really work, from exercises to physical therapy and drugs.
• Online Extra: Don't miss our guide to the leading causes of back pain

Why We Love Yard Sales
By Richard Rubin
A $2 set of golf clubs? Sold! We go hunting for bargains, jewels, and junk
• Online Extra: See travel expert Peter Greenberg's guide to the world's longest yard sale

DEPARTMENTS

Newsmaker: Susan Robbins
By Meryl Gordon
A case that shattered a socialite clan and shocked New York City offers valuable lessons for your estate plan

Health Reform: Medical Myths
By Karen Cheney
How badly broken is our health care system? Here are the facts

Personal Finance: Cars That Last
By William Jeanes
Join the 300,000-mile club! Car owners share money-saving secrets for keeping your auto in fine form—forever

Life Lessons: Mystery Solved
By Elmore Leonard
Crime-novel fans, take note: a bestselling author tells how he gets ideas

E Street
We have a winner!

The Mail

Six-Word Memoirs
Milestone birthdays—in half a dozen words

AARP & You

Dear Jennie

Big 5-Oh
Marcia Gay Harden turns 50

NAVIGATOR

Lifestyle
Want to boost your memory? Go to a brain gym

Trends
Meet three older athletes with one big goal: to break their own records

Entertainment
Ed Asner lets out his inner child in the new movie Up

Travel
Looking for free fun? We've found it in three great cities

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Health
How to get the most from your meds

Fitness
New research shows swimming could be the key to longevity

Money: On Your Side
Fight back against home-repair rip-offs

ART OF LIVING

Good Food
In a dynamic, destructive family, Mariel Hemingway transformed her life through healthy eating
• Includes recipes: Zucchini Linguini with Chicken; Salmon with Minty Mango Salsa; Ricotta "No Bread" Pudding with Blueberries; and Tomato, Tarragon, and Mostly Egg White Frittata

Passions
Star Gazer: How a self-taught astronomer built his own home observatory
The Flower of Positive Thinking: The healing powers of lavender

Journeys
Family Trips With a Twist: From houseboats to horses: five fabulous ways to spice up your next family trip
Isle Be Seeing You: Small, secluded—and mostly car-free—islands are perfect for family retreats
Ruff Riders: If your family vacation includes a four-legged traveler, make your trip fun and safe

The Puzzle