Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Algae for Arthritis?
New research holds promise for the millions of geezers with creaky joints, but I’m more inclined to follow a less invasive protocol.
PUMPING IRONY: Par for the Course
An afternoon on the links brings two old friends with disparate views back together.
PUMPING IRONY: Lift and Learn
I may have to adjust my opinion of bodybuilders after new research suggests resistance training strengthens the aging brain.
PUMPING IRONY: Stop and Smell the Broccoli
New research suggests that a reduced-calorie diet can extend your lifespan — but only if you take a whiff of what’s on your plate.
PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
Nearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
PUMPING IRONY: Doctor’s Orders
A former practicing physician explores the bottom-line priorities that govern our dysfunctional healthcare system — and offers some practical tips for overcoming the many obstacles it throws in our paths.
PUMPING IRONY: Saddle Up, and Take Your Chances
If bicycling at my age wasn’t already a risky proposition, new research suggests that the simple act of breathing while pedaling may be unwise.
PUMPING IRONY: A Geezer in the Garden
Is it OCD or just my aging insistence on order that has been propelling my recent yardwork?
PUMPING IRONY: Gut Instincts
New research suggests we can live longer by altering conditions in our microbiome, but who wants to spend a few extra years fixating on their bowels?
PUMPING IRONY: The Brain-Training Scam
Short-term programs to improve cognitive function may do your aging cerebellum more harm than good.
PUMPING IRONY: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
Most of us have spent our entire adult lives learning only what was necessary to succeed in our careers. A new study suggests our aging brains need a more childlike approach.
PUMPING IRONY: More Than Meets the Eye
Age-related vision loss has long stymied researchers looking for a cure, but recent studies point to a dietary solution that validates a familiar canard.
Fitness: The New Vital Sign
Why your aerobic-fitness levels may be just as important to your health as your blood pressure.
PUMPING IRONY: Just Call Me Gramps
What does it mean to be a grandparent today? I’m about to find out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Wine of Youth
For more than a decade, we’ve been led to believe that the fruit of the vine may extend our life span. New research suggests it may be a bit more complicated than that.
PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Anxiety
I do my best to avoid the stress that comes with worrying, but a new study suggests that a little angst can deliver some surprising benefits.
PUMPING IRONY: No Pills, No Problem
For years, I thought I was in the vanguard of geezers refusing the Big Pharma solution. Turns out I’ve always had plenty of company.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Increasing Longevity
A new study suggests the simple, heart-healthy lifestyle of an indigenous Bolivian people offers a prescription for a longer life. It doesn’t work like that.
PUMPING IRONY: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
The story of a brilliant nonagenarian reminds us that creativity is less about inspiration than perspiration.
PUMPING IRONY: A Toothless Solution
Because Medicare doesn’t cover dental work, millions of geezers are avoiding the dentist’s chair. The result is a major oral-health crisis, which dentists are doing little to solve.
PUMPING IRONY: All or Nothing
Once I overcome the inertia that’s been keeping me out of the gym, I’m really going to go all out. Really.