Bedo,
You can find two links at the top near your avatar: 1) Show unread posts since last visit and 2) Show new replies to your posts. I believe the two links will address your concern.
The recent posts at the bottom can be placed at the top, but it's not a good idea, as far as style/layout is concerned.
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