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Misc.
Between Us
The Mail
You First
AARP &You
Ask Lee
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What’s
New
12 Buy Local
Homegrown stuff is
hot. Plus: Kids go
gray—on purpose!
15 Entertainment
Revisit America’s
heartland with
Charles Kuralt
16 Newsmakers
A military mom’s
mission; the Village
People’s passion
Money
30 Stock Shocks
It’s already been a
bumpy ride, but you
can prepare for the
next big dip—and the
bounce to follow
35 Credit Comfort
Don’t be afraid to
cancel an unused
credit card, even if
you think your score
will suffer
36 Buyer Beware
Your home warranty
might not cover
everything you
thought it would
Big 5-Oh
92 Colin Firth,
left, turns 50—
as does the
guy who played
his nemesis in
both Bridget
Jones films.
Plus: a member
of America’s
funniest family
and a caveman
who changed
TV forever
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP RIGHT: JAMIE CHUNG; AXEL KOESTER/CORBIS; MICHAEL TUREK; COURTESY OF SIXUVUS LTD. (ILLUSTRATION BY SEAN MCCABE); ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTOPH NIEMAN
THE JUICY TRUTH
The soluble fiber in
oranges helps
fight infections.
Health
18 Mood Booster
The mental perks of
outdoor exercise
20 Toxic Drugs
Why your medicine
might make you sick
24 Fitness
Whole-body exercise
26 Dr. Oz
The debate over a
high-cholesterol pill
28 Nutrition
Feel better—fast!
Travel
39 Open Roads
Seven stunning
drives that let you
revel in scenery—
without leaving the
interstate
46 Flight Deals
Use your miles to
get free seats: an
insider’s guide
The Best of Your Life
70 Space Fantasy
A would-be astronaut fulfills his
zero-gravity dream
72 New Job? You Can Do It!
Starting over at 51 is a challenge—
and an exciting opportunity
74 Hunting for Wild Berries
Use ’em to cook a delicious sauce
75 Make Your Marriage Better
Eight warning signs of a relationship on the rocks. Plus: Peggy Post
gives you permission to say no
78 Jane Pauley
How to find your hidden strengths
79 Puzzles
80 Six-Word Memoirs
Fantastic voyages, in a nutshell
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