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What Your Blood Can't Tell You

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on June 3, 2026

You ordered the blood test. Your doctor didn't. Millions now monitor their own blood levels, but is consumer testing really buying prevention, or selling anxiety?

You ordered the blood test. Your doctor didn't. Millions now monitor their own blood levels, but is consumer testing really buying prevention, or selling anxiety?

Media

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn on Reality TV

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on May 12, 2026

Watching reality TV can provide comfort at times. But are there any real benefits?

Watching reality TV can provide comfort at times. But are there any real benefits?

Resilience

The Super Bowl for Brain Health: Building a Brain-Positive Economy

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on February 10, 2026

In January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an international nonmedical spotlight shone on brain health. Is the New Brain Economy the most valuable currency we have?

In January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an international nonmedical spotlight shone on brain health. Is the New Brain Economy the most valuable currency we have?

Social Media

Evidence vs. Engagement: Are Health Influencers Credible?

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on December 9, 2025

Over 50% of Americans turn to social media for health advice rather than medical sources.

Over 50% of Americans turn to social media for health advice rather than medical sources.

Dementia

Is Alzheimers Disease Entering Its Prevention Era?

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on September 17, 2025

Why experiencing cognitive decline isn't the end of the road, and how new research shines a light on the role of accessible prevention in Alzheimer's disease.

Why experiencing cognitive decline isn't the end of the road, and how new research shines a light on the role of accessible prevention in Alzheimer's disease.