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A curated reading room for healthspan, medication safety, retirement healthcare costs, and the financial choices that support independence.
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Featured reading
2027 Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, and drug costs are changing. Learn why annual plan comparison can protect retirement flexibility.
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Evidence-aware, practical articles written for adults and families making care, planning, and aging decisions.
Medication + Multicomplexity
A new study found fewer RSV infections and hospitalizations after mRNA RSV vaccination in older veterans. Here is what the evidence means and what it does not.
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Medication + Multicomplexity
Brown fat was associated with healthier metabolic profiles, and losartan increased its activity in cells and mice. No human treatment trial tested these benefits.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
Before Medicare renews for 2027, compare total cost, drugs, pharmacies, providers, and switching consequences to protect your Wealthspan.
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Mind + Matters Most
Learn how social connection and purpose may support healthy aging, why loneliness and isolation are different, and how to choose one feasible next step.
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Mobility + Multicomplexity
When health or mobility changes, the right support can make daily activities more manageable. Learn what to assess, what to adapt, and when to seek help.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Use this five-part Wealthspan checkup to compare total cost, coverage, and future flexibility.
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Medication + Mobility
A new randomized trial tested pausing selected arthritis medicines after a COVID vaccine. Antibody response did not improve, while short-term flares rose.
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Multicomplexity + Matters Most
Compare Medicare plans for 2027 using total cost, drug coverage, provider access, and plan rules, not the monthly premium alone.
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Mobility
A randomized trial suggests supervised faster walking may improve mobility in frail older adults. See what improved, what remains uncertain, and how to discuss it safely.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
Small 401(k) and fund fees can compound into a large retirement gap. Learn what to find, compare, and ask before deciding whether a lower-cost option fits.
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Mobility + Multicomplexity
A new BMJ review compares exercise for bone density and fracture prevention. Learn why walking, resistance work, and balance training belong together.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
Your Medicare plan can change for 2027. Use the Annual Notice of Change and seven practical checks to review costs, drugs, doctors, and coverage before open enrollment.
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Mobility + Multicomplexity
A new frailty analysis found that a tailored activity and nutrition program preserved independent walking, but subgroup results remain exploratory.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
Use this open enrollment checklist to compare health-plan costs, prepare for an unexpected medical bill, and protect long-term retirement readiness.
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Multicomplexity + Matters Most
A new Nature Medicine study tested whether epigenetic clocks respond to longevity interventions. Here is what changed, what did not, and why function still matters.
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Mobility + Multicomplexity
Recovery supports healthy aging through restorative sleep, adequate nutrition and protein, and a gradual return to activity after illness or inactivity.
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Mobility + Matters Most
Exercise for healthy aging is not one habit. Learn how strength, aerobic capacity, and balance support different parts of daily independence.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
New AI job research is mixed, but many people leave work sooner than planned. Use this four-part retirement stress test to protect flexibility.
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Mind + Mobility
A new review links leisure-time exercise with lower dementia risk but finds a different pattern for physical work. Here is what the evidence means.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
A retirement plan built for two may eventually need to work for one. Review survivor income, essential costs, account access, health care, and decision authority before a crisis.
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Mind + Multicomplexity
A large study links both short and long sleep with biological-aging markers. Learn why the six-to-eight-hour range is a health signal, not a prescription.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
The July jobs report shows why working longer should not be the only retirement strategy. Build resilience for an earlier-than-planned exit.
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Medication + Multicomplexity
A large randomized trial links a daily multivitamin with better self-reported function in older adults. Here is what the finding shows and what it does not.
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Matters Most + Multicomplexity
A July 2026 Lancet Public Health analysis found that people are living longer but spending more years in poor health. Here is what the healthspan gap means and what to track.
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Recent Milliman, EBRI, Fidelity, KFF, and Schwab data show why retirement health care planning should separate premiums, out-of-pocket costs, prescription drugs, coverage tradeo...
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New EBRI research links workplace financial education with stronger financial capability.
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A new Neurology study links unusually fast walking speed in adults 80+ with better cognitive aging.
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New EBRI research shows job changes can affect retirement-plan eligibility. Learn how to use career transitions as Wealthspan checkpoints for savings, benefits, and future flexi...
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A new study links higher diet quality with lower dementia risk in older adults, including some with elevated Alzheimer-related blood biomarkers.
Read articleMatters Most + Multicomplexity
The 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees reports are a practical Wealthspan prompt. Review retirement income, health costs, savings levers, and flexibility without panic.
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A new JAMA follow-up of adults with prediabetes found lower long-term multimorbidity risk after intensive lifestyle intervention. Here is what it means for healthspan.
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The 2026 catch-up contribution rules create more room for eligible savers, but they work best when paired with cash-flow and health-cost planning.
Read articleMobility + Medication + Mind + Matters Most
A new Lancet Healthy Longevity study links intrinsic capacity with disability near the end of life. Here is what the evidence means for healthspan and what to track.
Read articleMulticomplexity + Matters Most
Fidelity's Q1 2026 retirement data offer a timely Wealthspan check-in on savings benchmarks, health costs, and long-term flexibility.
Read articleMedication + Matters Most
A new study found that semaglutide changed several epigenetic aging markers in adults with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy.
Read articleMulticomplexity + Matters Most
New AARP and KFF data show why health-care affordability belongs in retirement planning. Learn how Medicare costs, savings, and prevention connect to Wealthspan.
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How much should you keep in an emergency fund? A personal reflection on financial security, health crises, wealthspan, and when rebuilding savings may not need to happen immedia...
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How much should you save for retirement? Learn why starting early, saving consistently, and balancing wealthspan with healthspan matters.
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Learn how to "pay yourself first" while still enjoying life today. A personal story on balancing retirement savings with meaningful experiences.
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A physician's perspective on the financial impact of illness. Learn key health insurance terms, real-world costs, and how preparation can reduce stress during medical uncertainty.
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A physician's perspective on preparing for major surgery and recovery. Learn practical tips, emotional insights, and how to navigate the uncertainty between diagnosis and healing.
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When Health Interrupts Life: A Physician's Personal Experience with Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis
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A July 2026 Lancet Public Health analysis found that people are living longer but spending more years in poor health. Here is what the healthspan gap means and what to track.
Read articleMatters Most + Multicomplexity
Recent Milliman, EBRI, Fidelity, KFF, and Schwab data show why retirement health care planning should separate premiums, out-of-pocket costs, prescription drugs, coverage tradeo...
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The 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees reports are a practical Wealthspan prompt. Review retirement income, health costs, savings levers, and flexibility without panic.
Read articleMatters Most + Multicomplexity
The 2026 catch-up contribution rules create more room for eligible savers, but they work best when paired with cash-flow and health-cost planning.
Read articleMulticomplexity + Matters Most
Fidelity's Q1 2026 retirement data offer a timely Wealthspan check-in on savings benchmarks, health costs, and long-term flexibility.
Read articleMulticomplexity + Matters Most
New AARP and KFF data show why health-care affordability belongs in retirement planning. Learn how Medicare costs, savings, and prevention connect to Wealthspan.
Read articleMatters Most + Multicomplexity
How much should you save for retirement? Learn why starting early, saving consistently, and balancing wealthspan with healthspan matters.
Read articleMatters Most + Multicomplexity
A physician's perspective on the financial impact of illness. Learn key health insurance terms, real-world costs, and how preparation can reduce stress during medical uncertainty.
Read articleMobility + Mind + Matters Most
A new Neurology study links unusually fast walking speed in adults 80+ with better cognitive aging.
Read articleMatters Most + Mobility
A new JAMA follow-up of adults with prediabetes found lower long-term multimorbidity risk after intensive lifestyle intervention. Here is what it means for healthspan.
Read articleMobility + Medication + Mind + Matters Most
A new Lancet Healthy Longevity study links intrinsic capacity with disability near the end of life. Here is what the evidence means for healthspan and what to track.
Read articleMobility + Mind + Matters Most
A new Neurology study links unusually fast walking speed in adults 80+ with better cognitive aging.
Read articleMind + Matters Most
A new study links higher diet quality with lower dementia risk in older adults, including some with elevated Alzheimer-related blood biomarkers.
Read articleMobility + Medication + Mind + Matters Most
A new Lancet Healthy Longevity study links intrinsic capacity with disability near the end of life. Here is what the evidence means for healthspan and what to track.
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A new May 18, 2026 JAMA Neurology study found that wearable sleep-wake and activity patterns modestly improved dementia risk prediction in older adults.
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The FDA approved the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for LDL cholesterol. Here is what the evidence shows, what remains unproven, and why it matters for healthy aging.
Read articleMobility + Medication + Mind + Matters Most
A new Lancet Healthy Longevity study links intrinsic capacity with disability near the end of life. Here is what the evidence means for healthspan and what to track.
Read articleMedication + Matters Most
A new study found that semaglutide changed several epigenetic aging markers in adults with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy.
Read articleMedication
Blood pressure medication side effects vary by drug class and regimen. A new JAMA analysis explains why tolerability, monitoring, and shared decisions matter for healthy aging.
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