Aging Archives - Page 11 of 27

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PUMPING IRONY: Running in Place

By Craig Cox

I’ve known for years that I’ll never run as fast as I did as youth, but now I know why.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Pedaling

By Craig Cox

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.

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PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .

By Craig Cox

Our children have each moved on toward an independent life, which leaves me wondering where I fit in.

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Inside Olga Kotelko’s Brain

By Craig Cox

New research offers the first glimpse at the effects of regular physical activity on a nonagenarian’s brain.

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PUMPING IRONY: Off My Game, or Not?

By Craig Cox

A minor injury doesn’t have to derail my exercise regimen. The key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle is taking care of myself.

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PUMPING IRONY: Let Your Knees Be

By Craig Cox

Life in Geezerville is often a pain in the knees, but new research argues against surgery.

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PUMPING IRONY: Brain Drain

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that my hearing problems could cause my brain to give up some of its cognitive functions.

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PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Just Sit There Feeling Sick — Do Something

By Craig Cox

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.

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PUMPING IRONY: An Exercise in Mindfulness

By Craig Cox

My four-week elimination diet turned out to be less about food than about intention.

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PUMPING IRONY: Nurtured by Nature

By Craig Cox

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?

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PUMPING IRONY: Breaking Bad . . . Habits

By Craig Cox

Halfway through my four-week elimination diet, I’ve discovered how powerful mindfulness and intention can be.

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Feed Your Joints

By Heather Rogers

Are your joints giving you trouble? Eating strategically can ease pain and minimize future damage.

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PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game

By Craig Cox

The guidelines defining a healthy blood pressure are a lot like my daily BP readings: all over the place.

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Gut Check: How an Aging Digestive System Can Affect Your Health

By Craig Cox

A new study finds that the older your gut, the more inflammation you may have.

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Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks

By Craig Cox

A new study finds a greater risk of heart attacks in patients using the gastrointestinal drugs.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Big Reset

By Craig Cox

Have I been duped by my doctor or is time to shake up my routine to see if I can get even healthier than I am now?

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PUMPING IRONY: The Lighter Side of Fitness

By Craig Cox

A lighter brand of exercise — for a longer period of time — is said to be just as helpful to the elderly as shorter stints of moderate workouts, but I think I’ll stick with my current program. I like to sweat.