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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.
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GOP Lawmakers: Share Your DNA Info or Pay the Price
By Craig CoxLegislation would require workers to submit to genetic testing despite privacy concerns.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Secret of “Super-Agers”
By Craig CoxThe aging brain thrives on a healthy diet and vigorous exercise, but the real key to long-term mental acuity may simply depend on a roll of the genetic dice.
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PUMPING IRONY: Sit Still, Live Longer?
By Craig CoxResearch suggests that meditation may extend your lifespan, but anyone who embraces a serious mindfulness practice will soon discover it’s not about their life at all.
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The Testosterone Trap
By Craig CoxNew research suggests androgen replacement therapy may increase your risk of heart attack.
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PUMPING IRONY: I Can Hear You Now
By Craig CoxOne in three geezers refuses to address their hearing loss, according to a new study. I’m not one of them.
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PUMPING IRONY: Is Cancer Screening Just a Scam?
By Craig CoxA new study reveals that colonoscopies, mammograms, and other tests do little to prolong life expectancy. But don’t expect to hear that from your doctor.