Well: 5 stories you might have missed
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Well
April 28, 2026

Here are some health and wellness stories you might not have seen, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

An illustration of several healthy and wilting flowers in a human head-shaped vase. At the center of each flower is a pill shape.

Lorena Spurio

4 Drugs That May Increase Your Dementia Risk

Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.

By Dana G. Smith

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Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri

How Well Will You Age? Take Our Quiz.

The little daily decisions we make add up — and ultimately shape our longevity.

By Dana G. Smith

An illustration of two overlapping silhouetted heads in profile. In between the two overlapping heads are colorful, chaotic scribbles.

Vanessa Saba

Psych 101

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.

By Christina Caron

An illustration of three women on a beach holding badminton gear. Two of the women are gesturing toward one another in conversation. Other beach goers are standing in the background. A large beach umbrella is nearby.

Marta Monteiro

Ask the Therapist

My Adult Twins Fight Constantly. How Do I Stay Out of It?

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to stop playing referee.

By Lori Gottlieb

The first few dominoes fall in a row of dominoes, setting off a chain reaction.

Eric Helgas for The New York Times

Ask Well

How Do I Prevent Falls at Home?

Dangerous trips and slips can happen to anyone, but they can often be averted by taking a few common-sense steps.

By Louisa Kamps

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