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PUMPING IRONY: Short-Circuited
By Craig CoxDanish researchers suggest that my diminutive stature as a youth makes it more likely I’ll develop dementia. I think they may be short-sighted.
Health
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PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Pedaling
By Craig CoxNew Zealand researchers have found that bicycling to work may enhance your longevity. My own experience suggests they may be ignoring the possibility of fatal collisions.
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Authentic Body Love: Q&A With The Birds Papaya
By Casie Leigh LukesFor writer and podcast host Sarah Nicole Landry, self-worth goes beyond her body. She shares her evolving journey of what it means to show up for oneself in love.
- Nutrition -
Sugar Bust: New Evidence Against Sweet Drinks
By Michael DregniHere are some of the latest findings about sugary drinks like soda, juice, energy drinks, and more.
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PUMPING IRONY: Strong Medicine
By Craig CoxNew research on muscle mass and heart disease reminds me of a harsh lesson my dad taught me long ago: Never assume anything.
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PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Nurse in the House?
By Craig CoxThe nation is facing an unprecedented nursing shortage just as new evidence suggests that a nurse-led approach may improve the care of our elders.
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Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Right for Everyone
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIntermittent fasting has many therapeutic uses, but not everyone should try it. Here’s why.
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PUMPING IRONY: Time for a Tune-Up?
By Craig CoxResults of a new study threaten to upend decades of longevity research and perhaps require physicians to act more like car mechanics.
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PUMPING IRONY: Stuff Happens
By Craig CoxMysterious aches and pain are always going to erupt as we grow older; it doesn’t mean we’re doomed to a future of frailty.
- Recovery -
Fending Off Adrenal Fatigue
By Matt FitzgeraldAre you exhausted for days following your workouts? Or are you just too tired to make it to the gym? If so, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue.
- Functional Medicine -
How Functional Medicine Came to the Military
By Courtney HelgoeA group of dedicated service members and physicians are bringing whole-person healthcare to the U.S. military to treat brain injuries, toxic exposures, gut dysbiosis, and more.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Working Hypothesis
By Craig CoxMy path to retirement has long been littered with financial obstacles. Recent research suggests that may not be such a bad thing.
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Defying Convention
By Heidi WachterExperience Life founding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses the healthy rewards of conscious nonconformity.
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High Anxiety
By Joseph HartSome 40 million Americans regularly suffer from troubling levels of anxiety. Find out what triggers these episodes, how our bodies respond, and how you can remain calmer in the face of whatever life throws your way.
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Anatomy of a Potbelly
By Anjula RazdanLurking under all that unwanted abdominal fat are hidden dangers that can hurt us to the core.
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PUMPING IRONY: “Oh, You Shouldn’t Have!”
By Craig CoxWe were determined not to exchange Christmas gifts this year. Then reality intervened.
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Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCFor many people, taking longer breaks from eating — known as “intermittent fasting” — can produce substantial positive health effects. Here’s what the latest research says.
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Exercising Your Memory
By Experience Life StaffCan a single workout help our memory?
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PUMPING IRONY: Pick Your Poison
By Craig CoxJust as new research warns heart-healthy older folks that taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack could be fatal, another study suggests regular doses could fend off cancer. I just wish it would work when I get a headache.
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PUMPING IRONY: Live Long and Suffer?
By Craig CoxBecause we’re all living longer lives, longevity visionaries suggest we need to rethink societal norms around aging. I have my doubts that social engineering is the answer.
- Aging -
Do You Really Need a New Knee?
By Craig CoxBefore undergoing knee-replacement surgery, consider these statistics.