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PUMPING IRONY: The Facebook Factor
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that my aversion to social media could shorten my lifespan.
Aging
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PUMPING IRONY: Coasting Toward Cardio Health
By Craig CoxTwo new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Elixirs of Youth
By Craig CoxThe life-extension industry spews forth hyperbole at a pace that would make WikiLeaks blush. Take it all with a grain of salt.
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PUMPING IRONY: Too Old to Operate?
By Craig CoxResearchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery.
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LIFE, UNEDITED: Victory Lap
By Courtney HelgoeWhat my grandfather is teaching me about graceful exits.
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PUMPING IRONY: Whatever You Say
By Craig CoxMy aging brain may not be completely processing the details of my son’s wedding planning, but at least I have an excuse.
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5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Arrhythmias
By Stephanie SoucherayExpert tips to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of arrhythmias.
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Out of Rhythm
By Stephanie SoucherayFor decades we’ve been told that endurance exercise is good for the heart. But as more endurance athletes are diagnosed with heart issues, they are learning the hard way that more isn’t always better.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Heartburn Medications Linked to Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease
By Heidi WachterNew Johns Hopkins University study finds connection between kidney disease and the use of common heartburn medications.
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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.
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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.
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PUMPING IRONY: Dodging the Silver Bullet
By Craig CoxLife-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 CoxMysterious maladies often send us online to search for answers, a process that can result in more panic than prevention.