Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Bridging the Longevity Gap
A new study shows that rich people are living a lot longer than the poor, but I’m not convinced it’s always about the money.
For Heart-Healthy Benefits, Organics Top Conventional Milk and Meat
Major new study shows organic milk and meat offer significantly more omega-3 fatty acids.
Mindfulness Could Help Prevent Obesity in Children
A new study suggests meditative techniques may help balance brain functions that affect eating behavior.
Social-Media Use Linked to Sleep Problems in Millenials
Frequent visitors to popular channels may toss and turn more often.
PUMPING IRONY: Dodging the Silver Bullet
Life-extending drugs are all the rage, but a visit to a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds me how well my aging body responds to a more holistic healing approach.
PUMPING IRONY: You Can Look It Up
Mysterious maladies often send us online to search for answers, a process that can result in more panic than prevention.
PUMPING IRONY: For the Aging Brain, Positivity Is Powerful
New study suggests that staying upbeat can ward off Alzheimer’s.
PUMPING IRONY: The ‘Realm of the Sick’
Recent research bolsters my inclination to abandon conventional medicine’s “fear-based” approach for something more positive.
Campbell Shifts Course, Will Disclose GMOs in Its Products
Breaking ranks with food industry, the company seeks to spur federal action on a mandatory national labeling system.
Snacking When You Should Be Sleeping May Impair Memory
UCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.
PUMPING IRONY: This Idea Makes Me Sick
If a proposal by gerontology researchers is accepted by the World Health Organization, we’ll all soon be officially classified as terminally ill.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging Is Just a Walk in the Park
A new book about walking lends some helpful insights on growing old.
PUMPING IRONY: The Relaxation Response
The latest ‘bad news’ from my doctor tells me it’s time to rethink conventional treatments — and relax.
Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.
Reducing Sugar Intake Quickly Boosts Kids’ Health
New study shows dramatic improvement among obese children.
PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?
I’ve been getting plenty of sleep, which a new study suggests may be bad for my health.
PUMPING IRONY: Silence Isn’t Golden
My hearing restored, I now crave the cacophony of a world muffled for too long.
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.
PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?
Nobody seems to be able to tell me why my ears are malfunctioning, so I’m leaning on a new study that blames my slow proteins. Or else, there’s that tumor.
Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Seniors
Two new studies suggest cholesterol-lowering drugs could affect immune response.
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex
A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it’s pretty tough to stop.