Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Allergic to Doctors?
The results of my recent lab tests are in, and it appears I’m much healthier when I avoid the doctor’s office.
PUMPING IRONY: Upwardly Mobile
Older Americans are relying more and more on canes, walkers, and scooters to get around. But there are other ways to stay upright as you age.
PUMPING IRONY: Ignoring Doctor’s Orders
A visit to a new doctor reminds me how much western medicine relies upon numbers, which makes me nervous — and not very compliant.
PUMPING IRONY: Centenarian Strategies
A new study out of Sweden offers a prescription for aspiring centenarians, but I doubt we have that much control over how long we’re going to stay vertical.
PUMPING IRONY: Stand Up For Yourself
Standing desks have become all the rage in my office and, as usual, I’m a late adapter.
PUMPING IRONY: Live Long and Pedal
New research suggests that more exercise will add more years to your life — but who’s counting?
PUMPING IRONY: How to Make Time Stand Still
While tech billionaires throw millions at research aimed at delaying death, an aging couple shows us all how easy it is to embrace a moment that will last forever.
PUMPING IRONY: Can a Doctor Cure Your Loneliness?
A new study suggests that older folks go to the doctor more often not because they’re sick, but because they’re lonely.
PUMPING IRONY: For Pain Relief, Cross Your Fingers
As we approach our golden years, pain is a constant companion, unless we cross our fingers. Maybe.
PUMPING IRONY: Cynical Presumptions
Is it just my age that make some folks think I’m a curmudgeon? A new study suggests that the elderly are less cynical than most.
PUMPING IRONY: To Live Longer, Drop the Late-Night Noshing
A new study vindicates the (temporary) weight-loss success of a former college hoops star: When you eat may be more important than what you eat.
PUMPING IRONY: Stressed About Stress Tests
A new study from Johns Hopkins uses treadmill stress tests to determine mortality rates, an approach that, to me at least, seems unnecessarily stress-inducing.
PUMPING IRONY: Courting Disaster?
Am I tempting fate to be out on the basketball court at my age?
PUMPING IRONY: Some Faulty Connections
I know how important it is to stay connected with friends as we get older, but some connections are better than others.
PUMPING IRONY: The Other Drug Problem
Geezers are flocking to prescription drugs to combat anxiety and insomnia, despite their well-known risks. Maybe it’s time to step back and consider the real nature of this addiction.
PUMPING IRONY: The Brain Shrinkage Solution: Sit Still
I wasn’t thinking about much of anything when I started a meditation practice 20 years ago, but it now seems to have been a pretty smart move.
PUMPING IRONY: The Power of Suggestion
Ageist stereotyping can drag geezers down, so it’s important to create a strong sense of self that can carry you through.
PUMPING IRONY: Of Bicycles and Biology
It seems that in the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to check into a clinic and get an enzyme that will extend your life. All I want to extend is this January thaw, so I can ride my bike to coffee shop.
PUMPING IRONY: Living Too Long
It’s comfortable to assume that death will arrive at a convenient time, but that’s seldom how it works out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Billiards and Beer Workout
There’s plenty of things geezers like myself ought to be doing to stay fit and vital. Just don’t overlook the fun stuff. That counts, too.
PUMPING IRONY: All You Need Is Love
According to a Harvard study, the key predictors of a long and healthy life are mostly obvious, unless you believe diet and exercise might make a difference.