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PUMPING IRONY: Bridging the Longevity Gap

By Craig Cox

A 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.

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PUMPING IRONY: Dodging the Silver Bullet

By Craig Cox

Life-extending drugs are all the rage, but a visit to a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds me how well my aging body responds to a more holistic healing approach.

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PUMPING IRONY: You Can Look It Up

By Craig Cox

Mysterious maladies often send us online to search for answers, a process that can result in more panic than prevention.

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PUMPING IRONY: No Car, No Problem

By Craig Cox

Research suggests that geezers suffer when they can no longer drive, but I'm fully prepared for that possibility.

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PUMPING IRONY: For the Aging Brain, Positivity Is Powerful

By Craig Cox

New study suggests that staying upbeat can ward off Alzheimer’s.

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PUMPING IRONY: The ‘Realm of the Sick’

By Craig Cox

Recent research bolsters my inclination to abandon conventional medicine's "fear-based" approach for something more positive.

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PUMPING IRONY: This Idea Makes Me Sick

By Craig Cox

If a proposal by gerontology researchers is accepted by the World Health Organization, we'll all soon be officially classified as terminally ill.

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PUMPING IRONY: Aging Is Just a Walk in the Park

By Craig Cox

A new book about walking lends some helpful insights on growing old.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Relaxation Response

By Craig Cox

The latest 'bad news' from my doctor tells me it's time to rethink conventional treatments — and relax.

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PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?

By Craig Cox

I've been getting plenty of sleep, which a new study suggests may be bad for my health.

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PUMPING IRONY: Silence Isn’t Golden

By Craig Cox

My hearing restored, I now crave the cacophony of a world muffled for too long.

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PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer

By Craig Cox

As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.

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PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?

By Craig Cox

Nobody seems to be able to tell me why my ears are malfunctioning, so I'm leaning on a new study that blames my slow proteins. Or else, there's that tumor.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex

By Craig Cox

A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it's pretty tough to stop.

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PUMPING IRONY: Brawn and Brains

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that regular strength training can keep our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what's my excuse?

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PUMPNG IRONY: Home Alone?

By Craig Cox

The vast majority of elderly Americans live at home because they can’t afford the services offered at nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. A nascent movement, however, is emerging to answer that challenge.