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PUMPING IRONY: Aging, Redefined
By Craig CoxAs I prepare to join the Medicare club, a new study suggests much of what we’ve been told about aging and chronic illness may be wrong.
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PUMPING IRONY: Rethinking Retirement
By Craig CoxGiving up your job in your golden years could be hazardous to your health, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some adjustments.
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PUMPING IRONY: Life After Death
By Craig CoxWhy do widows thrive more than married women? Maybe it’s all about taking care of husbands.
- Environmental Health -
Leading Pesticide Company to Nix Toxic Neonicotinoids
By Craig CoxBackyard gardeners will soon be able to protect their plants — and the bees that pollinate them.
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PUMPING IRONY: Old Dog, New Tricks
By Craig CoxLife-long learning can certainly be healthy, as long as you can handle the humiliation.
- Nutrition -
Would You Like Some Toxic Chemicals With That?
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that people who eat fast food have higher phthalate levels.
- Food Culture -
Shift to Plant-Based Feed Affects Nutritional Value of Farmed Fish
By Craig CoxNew study shows aquaculture industry’s move to plant-based feed reduces omega-3 levels.
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PUMPING IRONY: Knee-Jerk Reaction
By Craig CoxCreaky knees are sending you a message. If you listen, you may be able to avoid surgery — and worse.
- Nutrition -
Soda Consumption Hits 30-Year Low
By Craig CoxIndustry reports suggest bottled water could surpass soda as America’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage by 2017.
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PUMPING IRONY: Aging All at Once
By Craig CoxA sudden vision problem reminds me that old age doesn’t always arrive gradually.
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PUMPING IRONY: Mysteries and Mortality
By Craig CoxNobody knows how long they’re going to live, but a new study supports my approach — don’t fret about stuff and you may actually live longer.
- Digital Detox -
Excessive Social-Media Use Linked to Depression in Young Adults
By Craig CoxNew study suggests heavy users are nearly three times more likely to be depressed.
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PUMPING IRONY: Seniors and Serenity
By Craig CoxA new study suggests geezers are more serene than younger folks, a fact that may explain why my wife and I have survived a home renovation project.
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PUMPING IRONY: Fear and Loathing in Geezerville
By Craig CoxA week in a Florida retirement community offers fresh incentives to keep working.
- Food Culture -
U.S. Senate Votes Down Industry-Backed DARK Act
By Craig CoxThe vote on the GMO-labeling law revives congressional debate over mandatory federal standards.
- Digital Detox -
Your Email May Be Bad for Your Health
By Craig CoxNew research shows how managing the daily flood of messages can create unwanted stress and harm your health.
- Food Culture -
FDA to Begin Testing for Glyphosate in Food
By Craig CoxDebate heats up after WHO study claims the popular weed killer may be carcinogenic.
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PUMPING IRONY: Every Little Bit Counts
By Craig CoxThe older I get, the less I’m attracted to vigorous workouts. A new study suggests that may not be a bad thing.
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PUMPING IRONY: Bridging the Longevity Gap
By Craig CoxA new study shows that rich people are living a lot longer than the poor, but I’m not convinced it’s always about the money.
- Nutrition -
For Heart-Healthy Benefits, Organics Top Conventional Milk and Meat
By Craig CoxMajor new study shows organic milk and meat offer significantly more omega-3 fatty acids.
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Mindfulness Could Help Prevent Obesity in Children
By Craig CoxA new study suggests meditative techniques may help balance brain functions that affect eating behavior.