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PUMPING IRONY: Stumbling Upon the Fountain of Youth
By Craig CoxA not-entirely-routine trip to dentist brings me face to face with an anti-aging controversy.
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PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that those who feel their life is calm are less likely to suffer from stress-related illnesses. Count me in.
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PUMPING IRONY: This Is Getting Old
By Craig CoxHearing of the death of the world's oldest man, I fight the compulsion to obsess over longevity.
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PUMPING IRONY: Yoga With Beer
By Craig CoxBack on the golf course last week, I renewed my traumatic relationship with the club and the little white ball.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Handyman Workout
By Craig CoxPuttering around the house is a great way to change up your workout routine.
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PUMPING IRONY: Everything in Moderation
By Craig CoxWill doubling my 15-minute daily workout add years to my life? Not so much.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
By Craig CoxDementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?
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PUMPING IRONY: Generation Gap?
By Craig CoxCould we Baby Boomers actually be healthier, as a group, than the generations chasing us?
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PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .
By Craig CoxMotor skills don't start to deteriorate until you're 64, according to a new study, so I have no excuses yet for my lame tennis game.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Real Stretch
By Craig CoxI've never enjoyed static stretching before a workout, and now it appears I should avoid it altogether.
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PUMPING IRONY: Now Hear This!
By Craig CoxI always thought my hearing loss was all about growing old, but it's really about too much noise.
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PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Start Moving
By Craig CoxTV commercials are constantly urging old guys like me to "ask my doctor" about cholesterol-lower drugs. We'd be better off ignoring them.
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PUMPING IRONY: Very Subtle Medicine
By Craig CoxI'm a big believer in the power of acupuncture. And now I might even be able to explain how it works.
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PUMPING IRONY: Geezers and Gaming
By Craig CoxPlaying video games is supposed to help oldsters like me feel happier, but I'm perfectly happy living in the real world.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Fall From Grace
By Craig CoxNothing like crashing onto an icy sidewalk to get you thinking about growing old.
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PUMPING IRONY: Forever Young?
By Craig CoxIn a few short years we may all be able to pop a pill that will guarantee us a long and healthy life. Count me out.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
By Craig CoxThe medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
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PUMPING IRONY: Shades of Gray
By Craig CoxA new pill purports to "cure" gray hair. But why should we care?
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PUMPING IRONY: Coffee and Other Conundrums
By Craig CoxA new study on coffee and mortality reminds me that one can glean whatever one wants to glean from research.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Skepticism on TV Drug Ads
By Craig CoxI've never trusted the drug commercials on TV and a new study tells me I should remain skeptical.
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PUMPING IRONY: Snooze and Remember
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that a good night's sleep will give us geezers something to remember.