Diabetes can be linked to uncontrollable factors like family, history and age. But there are also daily lifestyles choices that can increase your risk. On Diabetes Awareness Day, learn about some surprising habits that contribute to diabetes, and tips to combat them. | AARP

"Finding Your Roots” host and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. loves to uncover familiy histories. In honor of Family Stories Month, he explains how his childhood interest in genealogy led to a successful TV series and earned him a place in pop culture. | AARP

Host Alan Cumming announces the nominees for this year’s Movies for Grownups Awards — spotlighting the most compelling film and TV work created for and by the influential 50-plus audience. | AARP

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