Aging Archives - Page 12 of 30

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PUMPING IRONY: For the Aging Brain, Positivity Is Powerful

By Craig Cox

New study suggests that staying upbeat can ward off Alzheimer’s.

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PUMPING IRONY: The ‘Realm of the Sick’

By Craig Cox

Recent research bolsters my inclination to abandon conventional medicine's "fear-based" approach for something more positive.

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PUMPING IRONY: This Idea Makes Me Sick

By Craig Cox

If a proposal by gerontology researchers is accepted by the World Health Organization, we'll all soon be officially classified as terminally ill.

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PUMPING IRONY: Aging Is Just a Walk in the Park

By Craig Cox

A new book about walking lends some helpful insights on growing old.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Relaxation Response

By Craig Cox

The latest 'bad news' from my doctor tells me it's time to rethink conventional treatments — and relax.

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Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

By Craig Cox

A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.

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PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?

By Craig Cox

I've been getting plenty of sleep, which a new study suggests may be bad for my health.

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PUMPING IRONY: Silence Isn’t Golden

By Craig Cox

My hearing restored, I now crave the cacophony of a world muffled for too long.

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PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer

By Craig Cox

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.

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PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?

By Craig Cox

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.

Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccines

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Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Seniors

By Craig Cox

Two new studies suggest cholesterol-lowering drugs could affect immune response.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex

By Craig Cox

A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it's pretty tough to stop.

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PUMPING IRONY: Brawn and Brains

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that regular strength training can keep our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what's my excuse?

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Forever Fit

By Joe Friel

Getting older doesn’t have to mean retiring from your favorite activities and sports. Here’s your guide for staying fit for life.

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Counterclockwise

By Brian Johnson

Life-changing, assumption-challenging takeaways from Ellen Langer's classic studies on mindful aging.

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The Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of Lifetime Health

By Kristin Ohlson

Discover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.

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In Their Prime

By Katie Dohman

Think beauty fades after 40? These nine honest, beautiful portraits will make you think again.

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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.