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A Shingles Shot and 24% Less Dementia? Reading the Fine Print
Sep 02, 2026

A Shingles Shot and 24% Less Dementia? Reading the Fine Print

A huge new study links the shingles vaccine to a 24% lower dementia risk. It is a striking association, not proof, and the fine print matters.

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The 13-Year Gap: Midlife Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Dementia
Aug 26, 2026

The 13-Year Gap: Midlife Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Dementia

A 26-year study of 12,409 adults found those free of three midlife risk factors stayed dementia-free nearly 13 years longer than those with all three.

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Heart Patients Are Told to Quit Coffee. A New Trial Disagrees.
Aug 19, 2026

Heart Patients Are Told to Quit Coffee. A New Trial Disagrees.

A randomized trial asked atrial fibrillation patients to drink a daily coffee or give it up. The coffee group had fewer recurrences, not more.

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Do Older Adults Really Need More Protein? Science Rethinks It
Aug 12, 2026

Do Older Adults Really Need More Protein? Science Rethinks It

A review of 350-plus studies complicates the "eat more protein as you age" advice, and argues your needs depend on activity, not birthdays.

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Why Some 65 Year Olds Get Mentally Sharper With Age, Not Slower
Aug 05, 2026

Why Some 65 Year Olds Get Mentally Sharper With Age, Not Slower

A 12 year Yale study of more than 11,000 older adults found nearly half improved in memory or mobility. The strongest predictor wasn't genetics.

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What Actually Protects an Ageing Brain? A 2-Year Study Weighs In
Jul 29, 2026

What Actually Protects an Ageing Brain? A 2-Year Study Weighs In

A two-year trial across 11 countries found a structured lifestyle programme improved older adults' memory and thinking far more than advice alone.

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Sleep Too Little or Too Much, and Your Organs Age Faster: Study
Jul 22, 2026

Sleep Too Little or Too Much, and Your Organs Age Faster: Study

A Columbia-led study of 500,000 people in Nature ties a narrow sleep window to slower biological aging. More sleep is not automatically better.

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Your Liver Never Complains. Green Tea Might Be Quietly Helping.
Jul 15, 2026

Your Liver Never Complains. Green Tea Might Be Quietly Helping.

Nearly 30% of adults have fat quietly building in their liver. Research suggests 3 to 4 cups of green tea a day may help. Here is what it can't do.

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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk – Even After Changes Begin
Jul 08, 2026

An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk – Even After Changes Begin

A 15-year study of 1,800 adults found a 29% dementia risk reduction even in people showing early Alzheimer's biomarkers. What you eat still matters now.

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Scientists May Finally Know Why Belly Fat Worsens With Age
Jul 01, 2026

Scientists May Finally Know Why Belly Fat Worsens With Age

A 2025 study in Science found a stem cell that actively manufactures fresh belly fat as we age. Here's what still works to fight it.

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The Longevity Blueprint: What Doctors and Coaches Practise Daily
Jun 24, 2026

The Longevity Blueprint: What Doctors and Coaches Practise Daily

A Jakarta wellness seminar, a sports physician, and a nutritionist: the everyday habits and body metrics that actually predict how well you age.

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Early Retirement and Cognitive Decline: What the Research Now Shows
Jun 10, 2026

Early Retirement and Cognitive Decline: What the Research Now Shows

A new NBER study of 40,000 Americans proves the link: leaving employment early doesn't just cost you money – it may cost you your mind.

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