Pumping Irony
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PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?
I’ve been getting plenty of sleep, which a new study suggests may be bad for my health.
PUMPING IRONY: Silence Isn’t Golden
My hearing restored, I now crave the cacophony of a world muffled for too long.
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
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.
PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?
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.
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex
A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it’s pretty tough to stop.
PUMPING IRONY: Brawn and Brains
A new study suggests that regular strength training can keep our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what’s my excuse?
PUMPNG IRONY: Home Alone?
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.
PUMPING IRONY: I Knew That
Sometimes, new research simply reveals what’s already quite obvious.
PUMPING IRONY: I Am All Ears
After years of ignoring my hearing loss, I’ve finally been nudged to seek a solution.
PUMPING IRONY: How to Live Forever
The key to living a really long time may have less to do with your lifestyle than with your genes.
PUMPING IRONY: It’s Not Tai Chi, but It Worked
As you get older, mindful movement becomes an imperative.
PUMPING IRONY: Running in Place
I’ve known for years that I’ll never run as fast as I did as youth, but now I know why.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Cycling
Bicycling has always been a perilous undertaking, and injuries can take their toll on an aging body. But the real challenge is climbing back in the saddle after you take a tumble.
PUMPING IRONY: Where Do I Fit In?
Our children have each moved on toward an independent life, which leaves me wondering where I fit in.
PUMPING IRONY: Off My Game, or Not?
A minor injury doesn’t have to derail my exercise regimen. The key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle is taking care of myself.
PUMPING IRONY: Let Your Knees Be
Life in Geezerville is often a pain in the knees, but new research argues against surgery.
PUMPING IRONY: Brain Drain
A new study suggests that my hearing problems could cause my brain to give up some of its cognitive functions.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Just Sit There Feeling Sick — Do Something
Experts tell us you should use caution when exercising during an illness, but I say there’s nothing like a little sweat-drenched landscaping project to get you back on your feet.
PUMPING IRONY: An Exercise in Mindfulness
My four-week elimination diet turned out to be less about food than about intention.
PUMPING IRONY: Nurtured by Nature
Inspired by a new study suggesting that connecting to nature more often can boost the well-being of most seniors, I paid a visit to my neighborhood wilderness. Why don’t I do this more often?
PUMPING IRONY: Breaking Bad . . . Habits
Halfway through my four-week elimination diet, I’ve discovered how powerful mindfulness and intention can be.