PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
By Craig CoxThe medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
The medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
A new pill purports to "cure" gray hair. But why should we care?
A new study on coffee and mortality reminds me that one can glean whatever one wants to glean from research.
I've never trusted the drug commercials on TV and a new study tells me I should remain skeptical.
A new study suggests that a good night's sleep will give us geezers something to remember.
A new study suggests eating large slabs of beef in order to build and maintain muscle mass, but I think there's more to it than that.
A weekend worth of (painful) workouts tells me it's time to be kinder to myself.
A new study shows that staying happy can make us geezers smarter.
I'm beginning to understand the value of sticking to a daily routine.
Every so often it's good to be reminded how much stress affects your health.
Back on the tennis court after a long hiatus, I discover that trash talking has its limits.
There's a reason why some folks never take to exercise. It's all in their head.
By lacing up my ice skates, I'm doing my part to prolong our frigid winter. Sorry about that.
When my son showed up for the Commitment Day 5K, I had a feeling I'd be running rather than walking.
January 1, 2013, is Commitment Day, and I don't have a clue what to expect. Maybe that's a good thing.
When you're battling the common cold, a little exercise is just what the doctor ordered.
Back on hard court again with my old hoops buddies, I'm thinking of Ken Mink and my basketball future.
A new study says too much — or too little — physical activity can mess up your knees. But how do you define an "optimal" level of exercise?
Swedish researchers have an answer for menopausal hot flashes: Just relax. Easier said than done, I suspect.
Sometimes you have to channel your inner 12-year-old in order to get yourself moving.
A new study says you need to take 6,000 steps a day to be a healthy middle-aged woman, but what if you'd rather ride your bicycle?