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PUMPING IRONY: For the Aging Brain, Positivity Is Powerful
By Craig CoxNew study suggests that staying upbeat can ward off Alzheimer’s.
Aging
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PUMPING IRONY: The ‘Realm of the Sick’
By Craig CoxRecent 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 CoxIf 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 CoxA new book about walking lends some helpful insights on growing old.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Relaxation Response
By Craig CoxThe 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 CoxA new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.
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PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?
By Craig CoxI’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 CoxMy 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 CoxAs 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 CoxNobody 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.
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Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Seniors
By Craig CoxTwo new studies suggest cholesterol-lowering drugs could affect immune response.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex
By Craig CoxA 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 CoxA 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 FrielGetting 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 JohnsonLife-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 OhlsonDiscover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
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In Their Prime
By Katie DohmanThink beauty fades after 40? These nine honest, beautiful portraits will make you think again.
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PUMPNG IRONY: Home Alone?
By Craig CoxThe 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.
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PUMPING IRONY: I Knew That
By Craig CoxSometimes, new research simply reveals what’s already quite obvious.
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Vitamin D May Help Elderly Reduce Their Risk of Falling
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that supplementing elderly diets may boost muscle strength and prevent injuries.
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PUMPING IRONY: I’m All Ears
By Craig CoxAfter years of ignoring my hearing loss, I’ve finally been nudged to seek a solution.