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Drew Altman, “A One-Pager On What’s Wrong With U.S. Health Care,” KFF, April 23, 2026
Julie Appleby, “Medigap Premiums Leap And Consumers Have Few Alternatives, KFF Health News, April 23, 2026
Susan Shain, “How ‘Age Tech’ Might Help You Grow Old at Home,” New York Times, April 22, 2026
Steve Magness, “The Case for Doing Real Hard Things,” (Physical Health) The Growth Equation, April 16, 2026
Cal Newport, “There’s A Good Reason You Can’t Concentrate,” New York Times, March 27, 2026
Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, et al., “Medicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Premiums and Benefits,” KFF, December 9, 2025.
Bonnie Tsui, “The Way You Build Muscle Is the Way You Build A Life,” New York Times, May 24, 2025
Mark Miller, “Retirees, Get Ready To Need Long Term Care. This Is What You Need to Know,” New York Times, May 24, 2025
Amy Docket Marcus, “Americans In Their 80’s and 90’s Are Redefining Old Age,” Wall Street Journal, May 16, 2025
Brad Stulberg, “The Key to Longevity is Boring,” New York Times, July 11, 2024
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