Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Try This — or Not
Edward Slingerland suggests that “trying not to try” could change your life. And it should get easier as you get older.
PUMPING IRONY: The Retirement Myth
Geezerville is full of folks trying to figure out how they’re going to retire comfortably. I’m just not one of them.
PUMPING IRONY: Dying to Live Well
Ezekiel Emanuel doesn’t really want to die at 75. He just wants to stop conforming to the Western medical model. So why not start now, while you’re young?
PUMPING IRONY: Trivial Pursuit
The good news is that geezers are better than youngsters in absorbing visual information. Or is that the bad news?
PUMPING IRONY: An Attraction to Distraction
Geezers 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. . . .
PUMPING IRONY: Does This Make My Brain Look Fat?
A new study out of Denmark tells me I need to fatten up my brain if I want to live longer.
PUMPING IRONY: It’s That Time Again
Preparing for our first winter storm sparks a renewed appreciation for ritual.
PUMPING IRONY: Falling From Grace
Falling geezers has become a public health issue, but I’m not sure zapping the soles of my feet is the answer.
PUMPING IRONY: A Geezer State of Mind
Is aging just a state of mind? Harvard psychology professor Ellen Langer argues you’re only as old as you decide to be.
PUMPING IRONY: Improve Your Posture, Improve Your Mood
Want to feel better, fast? Stand up straight.
PUMPING IRONY: No Back Pain, No Gain?
A little back pain shouldn’t keep me from lifting heavy objects, should it?
PUMPING IRONY: Eat Less to Live Longer
A new study suggests that cutting back on calories can extend your lifespan.
PUMPING IRONY: Granted Immunity
New research wants us to believe that popping a few pills will strengthen our immune system as we age, but it ignores the consequences.
PUMPING IRONY: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Road Map?
My mother-in-law is teaching us a thing or two on her final journey.
PUMPING IRONY: A Birthday Lesson
Most of my birthday plans went awry, but I let them go and stumbled upon something greater than expected.
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Manopause
The geezer virility industry demands that we pay more attention to fantasy than reality.
PUMPING IRONY: In Recovery
The older I get, the longer it takes to recover from my workout mistakes.
PUMPING IRONY: Some Aging Experts Who Actually Get It
Could it be that conventional medical researchers are beginning to understand the connection between healthy aging and functional medicine?
PUMPING IRONY: The Walking Dread
For geezers like me, certain types of walking can be more hazardous than others.
PUMPING IRONY: The Eco-Conscious Road to a Longer Life
12 household toxins to avoid if you want to live a longer, healthier life.