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The Slip That Changed Everything
My recent fall at Central Station – running for a train – sparked two hospital stays, two operations & eight weeks in a leg brace. What I discovered about the Australian public hospital system was illuminating, to say the least.
Why Is There More Cancer In Young People? (Latest Trends)
The recent death of Aussie cancer researcher, Richard Scolyer, spurred me to check the latest cancer research. I found unsettling data for young people but better news about practical prevention for us all.
Good News For Boomers From 17 Dementia Drug Trials (New Review)
A recent review was unimpressed by Leqembi, Kisunla and 13 other anti-amyloid drugs. I examine the review and find much better news for boomers.
Does Reducing Amyloid Improve Dementia? (Analysis)
A recent analysis of anti-amyloid drugs cast doubt on the value of this approach to treat dementia. I go back to original sources and find surprises, including image-tampering & other fraud.
Why Won’t Governments Cover The New Dementia Drugs? (Analysis)
Experts’ enthusiasm for the new dementia drugs, lecanemab and donamab, hasn’t been matched by governments’ enthusiasm for picking up the tab. I find out why.
Fibre & Dementia Link: How More Fibre Could Save Your Brain.(4 Studies)
Fibre is something we mostly never think of, yet 4 recent studies say – if we ate more of it & cooked more at home – we’d protect our brains.
How Serious Are Statin Side Effects? What New Research Shows
A study stating that ‘statins don’t cause the majority of side effects on the label’ made big news this month. I look behind the attention-grabbing headlines.
Can You Reverse Dementia? (New Clinical Trial Examined)
We’ve been told that slowing cognitive decline is the best we can do about dementia. This clinical trial – released just weeks ago – tells quite a different story.
Why Is The Western Diet So Bad For Us?
We all know that eating McDonalds is bad for us – but it’s not just fast food and not just obesity & diabetes. We’re damaging our precious brains, too.
What is the Gut -Brain Axis?
Researchers have known for millennia that our guts and brains are linked – but the full beauty and complexity have only recently come to light. I dive into the gut & get a surprise.
When Did ‘Precision Medicine’ First Treat Dementia?
A new clinical trial shows how ‘precision medicine’ – lifestyle changes without drugs – can improve memory and thinking, and it’s not for the first time.
Vegetable Oils: The Myths, The Making & The Mafia
We were told that animal fats caused heart disease, and vegetable oils were the answer. Neither was true. Discover the unhealthy truth about ‘healthy vegetable oils’.
How Independent Is The CTT Collaboration? (Analysis)
A recent study said, in so many words, that statin drugs were free of blame when it came to side effects – but are the authors free of industry influence?
Who Are The Authors of the ‘2026 Statin Side Effects Study’? (Quick Check)
According to a recent study, statin drugs don’t cause the side effects that many patients say they do – but are the authors of this study who they say they are?
How Do ‘Precision Medicine’ & Drugs For Dementia Compare?
A recent clinical trial claimed that drug-free ‘precision medicine’ massively outperformed the current dementia drugs. Can we believe the authors? I do some digging.
How Objective Was The ‘2026 Statin Side Effects Study’?
A recent study said statins weren’t to blame for most reported side effects and that product labels should be revised – but how objective was the study?
What Are The Real Side Effects Of Taking Statins?
The side effects of statins were the subject of a new study in 2026. In it, they were found to be insignificant but other studies and opinions tell a very different story.
Dementia: Lessons For Boomers From My Mother
My mother was strong, independent & active – until her health and mind failed. What her experience taught us is a wake-up call for boomers – not just for our parents.
Sons of Statin: The Deception Continues
The new generation heart drugs drive cholesterol levels through the floor but don’t save lives. As was clear with statins, that doesn’t seem to be the priority any more.
Statins: A History Of Deception? (Analysis)
If you’re over 60, you’ve likely been prescribed a statin to lower your cholesterol & risk of heart disease. Learn the heart-stopping facts about this popular boomer drug.
It Might Not Be Alzheimer’s: A Reader’s Story
Sometimes what we fear may be Dementia – or Alzheimer’s Disease, the major form – has a much simpler explanation. In this reader’s true story discover what to look out for.
MMM: Ozempic-like Weight Loss Without The Pain
Weight-loss drug Semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) sure works – but 70% of people can’t stay on it. Discover why – and a gentler, more relaxed way to get the same results.
Brain Regeneration: Make Your Own Miracle
Some doctors say you can’t reverse dementia because you can’t bring damaged neurons back to life. Read how Lea Nelson achieved the miracle and how you can, too.
B6 & Peripheral Neuropathy: What You Need To Know
Likely, you heard about Vitamin B6 intake & Peripheral Neuropathy, recently. Discover the vital bits the reports left out & why you need to be alert about more than B6.
