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PUMPING IRONY: We All Fall Down
By Craig CoxFrequent tumbles are a way of life — and death — for the elderly. But the latest prevention strategies seem riskier than sprinting down a well-waxed tile floor.
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PUMPING IRONY: Life, Interrupted
By Craig CoxLittle good can come from projecting your lifespan or falling prey to a late-life medical intervention.
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PUMPING IRONY: Come to Your Senses
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that a declining sense of smell, taste, touch, vision, or hearing may lead to an early grave. I’d suggest it’s simply a natural consequence of growing old.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Work in Progress?
By Craig CoxFor many geezers, economic realities have postponed the promise of a placid retirement, which may not be a bad thing.
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PUMPING IRONY: One More for the Road?
By Craig CoxHigh-risk drinking has grown dramatically among the geezer set in the past decade. And mixed messages about alcohol’s health benefits could be part of the problem.
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PUMPING IRONY: Home Sweet Home
By Craig CoxThe move to repeal DACA doesn’t just throw 700,000 “dreamers” into limbo; it threatens the future of millions of homebound elderly.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Cholesterol Conundrum
By Craig CoxDespite obsessing for nearly a half century over the role of lipoproteins in heart disease, researchers seem to be more conflicted than ever.
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PUMPING IRONY: Algae for Arthritis?
By Craig CoxNew research holds promise for the millions of geezers with creaky joints, but I’m more inclined to follow a less invasive protocol.
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PUMPING IRONY: Par for the Course
By Craig CoxAn afternoon on the links brings two old friends with disparate views back together.
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PUMPING IRONY: Lift and Learn
By Craig CoxI may have to adjust my opinion of bodybuilders after new research suggests resistance training strengthens the aging brain.
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PUMPING IRONY: Stop and Smell the Broccoli
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that a reduced-calorie diet can extend your lifespan — but only if you take a whiff of what’s on your plate.
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Spice Up Your Meals for Longer Life
By Kaelyn RileyWhy chili peppers may be the key to longevity.
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PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
By Craig CoxNearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
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PUMPING IRONY: Doctor’s Orders
By Craig CoxA former practicing physician explores the bottom-line priorities that govern our dysfunctional healthcare system — and offers some practical tips for overcoming the many obstacles it throws in our paths.
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PUMPING IRONY: Saddle Up, and Take Your Chances
By Craig CoxIf bicycling at my age wasn’t already a risky proposition, new research suggests that the simple act of breathing while pedaling may be unwise.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Geezer in the Garden
By Craig CoxIs it OCD or just my aging insistence on order that has been propelling my recent yardwork?
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PUMPING IRONY: Gut Instincts
By Craig CoxNew research suggests we can live longer by altering conditions in our microbiome, but who wants to spend a few extra years fixating on their bowels?
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How to Boost Testosterone — Naturally
By Catherine GuthrieHere are 10 lifestyle-based ways to increase your testosterone levels.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Brain-Training Scam
By Craig CoxShort-term programs to improve cognitive function may do your aging cerebellum more harm than good.
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The Truth About Circulation
By Laine Bergeson BeccoCan exercise help varicose veins? Are there quick fixes for cold hands? Learn what’s true — and false — when it comes to circulation.
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PUMPING IRONY: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
By Craig CoxMost of us have spent our entire adult lives learning only what was necessary to succeed in our careers. A new study suggests our aging brains need a more childlike approach.