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PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Old Age
By Craig CoxWhen one is seeking contentment, aging might be the solution rather than the problem.
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PUMPING IRONY: Found Memories
By Craig CoxA nostalgic road trip challenges my aging memory banks.
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PUMPING IRONY: Home Free
By Craig CoxThe nursing-home industry is suffering through an unprecedented decline as elderly Americans are increasingly opting for home- and community-based options.
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PUMPING IRONY: Geezers, Unite!
By Craig CoxWhether conservative or liberal, my retired friends all appreciate their monthly Social Security check. But I suspect any move to expand the program may fall on deaf ears.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Skepticism
By Craig CoxReports that a daily aspirin may not prevent heart attacks and strokes reminds me that ignoring the advice of the medical establishment is often the healthiest option.
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PUMPING IRONY: There’s No Place Like Home
By Craig CoxMy vacation activities tend to mirror much of what I enjoy doing on the home front. And if what the latest research suggests is true, those preferences may extend my lifespan.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Wardrobe for the Ages
By Craig CoxWhat does fashion mean to the aging male? New research suggests that we don’t give it much thought.
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PUMPING IRONY: I’m All Ears
By Craig CoxNever one to put too much stock in preventive health measures, I suddenly find myself obsessed with improving my hearing.
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PUMPING IRONY: You Must Be Mistaken
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that geezers are less likely than young adults to recognize when they err. This is problematic — except when it’s not.
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PUMPING IRONY: I Can’t Hear You
By Craig CoxWith my hearing aids on the blink, I’ve been forced to navigate by guile and guesswork — with predictable results.
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PUMPING IRONY: Requiem for a Handyman
By Craig CoxAge and (relative) affluence have cut into my DIY opportunities, a development that has bruised my ego but may keep me out of the hospital.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game
By Craig CoxAmid news of a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, experts bemoan the daunting task of finding enough qualified patients to continue the search for a cure.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Sweet Solution
By Craig CoxMemory issues are common here in Geezerville, but I’m not sure loading up on sugar is the answer.
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PUMPING IRONY: Young at Heart
By Craig CoxFeeling younger than your years? It could be a sign of a youthful brain.
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PUMPING IRONY: In Search of the Ultimate Lifespan
By Craig CoxRecent research suggesting that humans may live much longer than previously thought raises a fundamental question: How long do you really want to live?
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PUMPING IRONY: Strength in Numbers
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that life in an empty nest may be bad for the brain.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Boomerang Effect
By Craig CoxAn alarming percentage of seniors are shuttled between hospitals and nursing homes and back again, complicating their recovery. And government policies may be making the situation worse.
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PUMPING IRONY: Too Good to Be True?
By Craig CoxWhy we should greet every medical breakthrough with skepticism.
PUMPING IRONY: Floored!
By Craig CoxVisits from our grandson force us to get down on the floor — and up again — more spontaneously than we’d prefer, but research tells us that he’s actually doing us a favor.
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PUMPING IRONY: Sleepless in Geezerville
By Craig CoxAn alarming percentage of seniors rely on sedatives to make it through the night, risking serious side effects. Public-health efforts to wean them from the drugs have yielded mixed results.
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PUMPING IRONY: Decisions, Decisions
By Craig CoxWhen critical illness strikes, elderly patients often have less control over their treatment options than they would prefer. Recent research — and my own experience — suggests that better communication could create better outcomes.