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Clogged Brain Drains: The Alzheimer's Warning Sign Hiding in Plain Sight on MRI Scans
Jan 13, 2026

Clogged Brain Drains: The Alzheimer's Warning Sign Hiding in Plain Sight on MRI Scans

Singapore researchers found that blocked waste-removal channels appear before obvious dementia symptoms – and they're already visible on routine brain scans.

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AI Health Apps: Your New Doctor, Coach, and Nutritionist (But Not Really)
Jan 06, 2026

AI Health Apps: Your New Doctor, Coach, and Nutritionist (But Not Really)

Over 15 million people now use AI health assistants daily – here's what they can (and critically, can't) do for retirees.

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What Happens to Your Brain During Festive Meals: The Neuroscience of Food Coma and Holiday Eating
Dec 30, 2025

What Happens to Your Brain During Festive Meals: The Neuroscience of Food Coma and Holiday Eating

Why Christmas/ New Year dinner triggers drowsiness, nostalgia, and overeating – understanding tryptophan, oxytocin, and the brain's reward circuits

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10 Doctor-Approved Health Tips for 2026: Simple Science-Backed Changes That Work
Dec 23, 2025

10 Doctor-Approved Health Tips for 2026: Simple Science-Backed Changes That Work

From warming your feet for better sleep to eating two kiwis daily – a gastroenterologist's guide to habits that actually stick

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6 Months of Health Wisdom: What 27 Articles Taught Us About Aging Well in Retirement
Dec 16, 2025

6 Months of Health Wisdom: What 27 Articles Taught Us About Aging Well in Retirement

From fasting science to invisible illness – the five health truths that keep appearing for retirees who want quality years, not just more years

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The Invisible Illness Problem: Why 59% of People Hide Their Chronic Conditions to Keep Others Comfortable
Dec 09, 2025

The Invisible Illness Problem: Why 59% of People Hide Their Chronic Conditions to Keep Others Comfortable

New research reveals millions downplay serious health issues like MS, diabetes, and heart conditions – and what that means for retirees navigating the healthcare system

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A Hidden Fat-Cell Switch Could Rewrite How We Understand Obesity
Dec 02, 2025

A Hidden Fat-Cell Switch Could Rewrite How We Understand Obesity

Scientists discover a surprising nuclear role for HSL that changes decades of fat-metabolism science

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How Daily Music Listening Can Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%
Nov 25, 2025

How Daily Music Listening Can Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

Why plugging into your favourite tunes might be one of the best brain investments you make

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Living Longer Isn’t Enough – How to Make the Extra Years Count for Health and Purpose
Nov 18, 2025

Living Longer Isn’t Enough – How to Make the Extra Years Count for Health and Purpose

Why adding healthy years (“healthspan”) matters more than mere lifespan, and what you can start doing now

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The “Silent Killer” in Your Kidneys: Why Half of Failures Are Preventable
Nov 11, 2025

The “Silent Killer” in Your Kidneys: Why Half of Failures Are Preventable

What you need to know about chronic kidney disease, the traps, the tests and what you can do now

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Cancer Remission's Hidden Journey: Thriving Beyond Survival
Nov 04, 2025

Cancer Remission's Hidden Journey: Thriving Beyond Survival

A cancer-survivor’s story reminds us that remission is a new chapter, not a full stop – and that what comes next matters just as much as the treatment itself

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Daytime Sleepiness After Meals: Why Your “Food Coma” Might Be a Health Red Flag
Oct 28, 2025

Daytime Sleepiness After Meals: Why Your “Food Coma” Might Be a Health Red Flag

New Singapore data links frequent post-meal tiredness to undiagnosed sleep apnoea, metabolic trouble and age-related risks for retirees

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