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Top stories
→ Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and nowscientists know why
→ One father’s nightly bathroom habit wasmissed signof common cancer
→ 5 ways topreserve visionas you age, according to an ophthalmologist

SuperAger Ralph Rehbock sits with his wife in his home. (Shane Collins, Northwestern University)
On the lookout
→ Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply forkey demographic
→ Heavy snow is recipe for seriousheart attack risk, experts say
→Flu seasoncould linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave
A doctor says the second wave of flu season may be worse than previous years.(iStock)
Conversation starters
→ One type ofolive oilhas a surprising effect on brainpower in aging adults
→ Common vision issue linked totype of lightingused in homes
→ Some supplements may pose risks forpeople with diabetes, experts say
Medical advances
→Alzheimer’s symptomscould be predicted years in advance through one simple test
→ Combinationnasal spray vaccinecould protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia
→ Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health inunexpected ways
Stat of the week
More than 59% of women may have high blood pressure by 2050, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.
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