- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Trivial Pursuit
By Craig CoxThe good news is that geezers are better than youngsters in absorbing visual information. Or is that the bad news?
Month: November 2014
- Recovery -
Fitness Fix: Building Better Ankle Mobility
By Maggie Fazeli FardThink you can’t squat because of a bad back? Tight hips? Weak knees? You may want to look lower down in the kinetic chain — the problem may just be tight ankles.
- Food Culture -
What to Read Now: The Real Food Revolution
By Experience Life StaffCongressman Tim Ryan launches his new book The Real Food Revolution: Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm.
- Nutrition -
Game Changers
By Kristin Ohlson12 big ideas that are shifting the way we think about health.
- Honestly, Dara -
Modern Miracle
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlBehold the beauty of the midwinter egg. May we never again take it for granted.
- Nutrition -
Healthy Thanksgiving Leftovers
By Experience Life StaffFour quick and easy recipes to try after Turkey Day.
- Family/Friends -
Reinventing Traditions
By Jon SpaydeNew realities sometimes require new holiday rituals. Here’s how to embrace change without losing the spirit of your traditions.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: An Attraction to Distraction
By Craig CoxGeezers are prone to distraction, but new research suggests that we can learn to improve our focus. At least I think that's what I read. . . .
- video -
Tyson Mayr: How to Do Pushups (Video)
By Experience Life StaffTyson Mayr, a.k.a. The Naked Traveller, offers tips and pointers for how to do pushups correctly — plus five reasons they're a go-to exercise for whole-body fitness.
- Travel -
Hot Wheels
By Sarah Tuff DunnRoll right over the winter blues by heading south for a warm-weather bike tour.
Real Thanks
By Courtney HelgoeHow to move beyond gratitude hype and get to the heart of the matter.
- Personal Development -
A New Health Basic: Digital-Media Literacy
By Pilar GerasimoFounding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses why media literacy matters to health seekers.
- Nutrition -
Almond Joy
By Karen OlsonThis ubiquitous nut offers a happy combination of versatility and nutrition.
- Fitness Tips -
What’s the Best Way to Build Biceps Strength?
By Maggie Fazeli FardInstead of biceps curls, rows or pull-ups might be the way to go.
- Aging -
Overcoming Grain Brain
By David Perlmutter, MDA renowned functional-medicine neurologist says we are suffering an epidemic of neurological illnesses. And the best cure may be at the end of our forks.
- Travel -
The Power of a Pushup: Tyson Mayr
By Maggie Fazeli FardWorld traveler Tyson Mayr crusades for clean water in the Third World — and proves that simple acts can make a big difference.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Tyson Mayr (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe world traveler and activist shares how he got involved with Raincatcher and what inspired him to do 10,000 pushups in 10 days.
- General Health -
Revolutionary Act 7: Practice Medicine Without a License
By Pilar GerasimoResearch your own conditions and treatment alternatives, ask questions, and seek second opinions with impunity. Leverage the expertise of trained pros, but don't allow it to eclipse your own informed instincts about what's best for you.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Does This Make My Brain Look Fat?
By Craig CoxA new study out of Denmark tells me I need to fatten up my brain if I want to live longer.
- Functional Medicine -
7 Ways to Protect Your Mitochondria (Infographic)
By the Experience Life TeamCaring for your mitochondria is one of the best ways to take care of your health — and enjoy better energy, metabolism, and mental focus in the process. Discover how you can be nice to your mighty mitochondria.
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PUMPING IRONY: It’s That Time Again
By Craig CoxPreparing for our first winter storm sparks a renewed appreciation for ritual.