- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Par for the Course
By Craig CoxAn afternoon on the links brings two old friends with disparate views back together.
Health
- Aging -
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.
- Sports/Recreation -
CTE Found in 99 Percent of NFL Players Studied
By Michael DregniWe talk to forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, about the brain disease he discovered.
- Pumping Irony -
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.
- Aging -
Spice Up Your Meals for Longer Life
By Kaelyn RileyWhy chili peppers may be the key to longevity.
- Pumping Irony -
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.
- Gut Health -
Beyond the Gut: The Body’s Microbial Landscape
By Kristin OhlsonThe microbiome isn’t just located in the gut — our bodies actually host dozens of microbial communities.
- Gut Health -
Get Smart About Antibiotics
By Laine BergesonThinking about taking antibiotics? Here are 6 tips to consider.
- Aging -
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.
- Gut Health -
9 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Microbiome
By Kristin OhlsonHere are some tips to protect and revitalize your microbial communities.
- Hormones -
How Strength Training Balances Your Hormones
By Andrew HeffernanLooking to regulate your sex hormones and increase insulin sensitivity? Try weight training.
- Weight Loss -
5 Ways to Eat for Energy
By Kathy SummersForget cutting calories and skipping meals. Try these tips to boost your energy levels.
- Hormones -
California Classifies Weed Killer Roundup as Cancer Causing
By Michael DregniIn milestone move, the state lists the world’s most applied herbicide as a human carcinogen.
- Pumping Irony -
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.
- Gut Health -
Build Your Microbiome
By Kristin OhlsonModern life is tough for the trillions of microbes living in your body. Learn what you can do to protect and strengthen them.
- Pumping Irony -
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?
- Functional Medicine -
Shifting Focus: Sahar Aker’s Success Story
By Sahar AkerHow cognitive behavioral therapy gave one woman the tools to work through depression and start a social-media movement.
- Nutrition -
Anatomy of a Chicken Nugget
By Catherine GuthrieEver wonder what goes into making a chicken nugget? Here’s more than you probably wanted to know.
- Functional Medicine -
The Coconut Oil Kerfuffle
By Courtney HelgoeWhy the recent AHA study demonizing coconut oil isn’t saying anything new.
- Pumping Irony -
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?
- Hormones -
How to Boost Testosterone — Naturally
By Catherine GuthrieHere are 10 lifestyle-based ways to increase your testosterone levels.