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Table of Contents: July & August 2009
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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.)
Note: All articles from the magazine do not necessarily appear online. Look for hyperlinks below to identify and access articles that are available online. Check back often for new content.
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
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
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