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PUMPING IRONY: Par for the Course
By Craig CoxAn afternoon on the links brings two old friends with disparate views back together.
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PUMPING IRONY: Lift and Learn
By Craig CoxI may have to adjust my opinion of bodybuilders after new research suggests resistance training strengthens the aging brain.
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PUMPING IRONY: Stop and Smell the Broccoli
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that a reduced-calorie diet can extend your lifespan — but only if you take a whiff of what’s on your plate.
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PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
By Craig CoxNearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
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PUMPING IRONY: Doctor’s Orders
By Craig CoxA 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: Saddle Up, and Take Your Chances
By Craig CoxIf bicycling at my age wasn’t already a risky proposition, new research suggests that the simple act of breathing while pedaling may be unwise.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Geezer in the Garden
By Craig CoxIs it OCD or just my aging insistence on order that has been propelling my recent yardwork?
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PUMPING IRONY: Gut Instincts
By Craig CoxNew 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?
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PUMPING IRONY: The Brain-Training Scam
By Craig CoxShort-term programs to improve cognitive function may do your aging cerebellum more harm than good.
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PUMPING IRONY: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
By Craig CoxMost 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: More Than Meets the Eye
By Craig CoxAge-related vision loss has long stymied researchers looking for a cure, but recent studies point to a dietary solution that validates a familiar canard.
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Fitness: The New Vital Sign
By Craig CoxWhy your aerobic-fitness levels may be just as important to your health as your blood pressure.
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PUMPING IRONY: Just Call Me Gramps
By Craig CoxWhat does it mean to be a grandparent today? I’m about to find out.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Wine of Youth
By Craig CoxFor 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Anxiety
By Craig CoxI 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: No Pills, No Problem
By Craig CoxFor years, I thought I was in the vanguard of geezers refusing the Big Pharma solution. Turns out I’ve always had plenty of company.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
By Craig CoxA 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
By Craig CoxThe story of a brilliant nonagenarian reminds us that creativity is less about inspiration than perspiration.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Toothless Solution
By Craig CoxBecause 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: All or Nothing
By Craig CoxOnce I overcome the inertia that’s been keeping me out of the gym, I’m really going to go all out. Really.
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The High Price of Pain Relief
By Craig CoxNew study links ibuprofen and other NSAIDs with a greater risk of heart attacks.