- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Home Free
By Craig CoxThe nursing-home industry is suffering through an unprecedented decline as elderly Americans are increasingly opting for home- and community-based options.
Health
- Gut Health -
Tom Tittmann’s Success Story
By Tom TittmannAfter suffering from ulcerative colitis for more than three decades, one man discovered a way to get to the root cause of his illness.
- Gut Health -
Are There Any Collagen Supplements for Vegetarians?
By Jon SpaydeL-glutamine is a great choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Geezers, Unite!
By Craig CoxWhether conservative or liberal, my retired friends all appreciate their monthly Social Security check. But I suspect any move to expand the program may fall on deaf ears.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Skepticism
By Craig CoxReports that a daily aspirin may not prevent heart attacks and strokes reminds me that ignoring the advice of the medical establishment is often the healthiest option.
- Food Culture -
The Way of the Healthy Deviant
By Pilar GerasimoA rulebreaker’s guide to becoming a healthy person in an unhealthy world.
- Hormones -
How to Test Your Hormone Levels
By Laine Bergeson BeccoIf you suspect your cortisol, insulin, estrogen, or testosterone levels are out of balance, here’s how to test them.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: There’s No Place Like Home
By Craig CoxMy vacation activities tend to mirror much of what I enjoy doing on the home front. And if what the latest research suggests is true, those preferences may extend my lifespan.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Wardrobe for the Ages
By Craig CoxWhat does fashion mean to the aging male? New research suggests that we don’t give it much thought.
- Nutrition -
Coping With Salicylate Sensitivity
By Michael DregniIf you’re eating healthy and still suffering from health issues, salicylic acid may be to blame.
- Sleep -
5 Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
By Kaelyn RileyEstablish better bedtime habits with these simple strategies.
- Gut Health -
How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
By Laine Bergeson BeccoMillions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: I’m All Ears
By Craig CoxNever one to put too much stock in preventive health measures, I suddenly find myself obsessed with improving my hearing.
- Sleep -
Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
By Jon SpaydeIt all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.
- Hormones -
How to Balance Your Hormones
By Laine Bergeson BeccoA guide to understanding the chemical messengers that determine our well-being.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
- Mindfulness -
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
By Heidi WachterRenowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
- General Health -
Meet Your New Organ — the Interstitium
By Michael DregniThe interstitium might be the reason some complementary-medicine techniques, such as acupuncture and myofascial-release therapy, work, says one researcher.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: You Must Be Mistaken
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that geezers are less likely than young adults to recognize when they err. This is problematic — except when it’s not.
- General Health -
13 Ways to Protect Yourself from Electromagnetic Radiation
By Pamela WeintraubMany of our digital devices — including cell phones — emit electromagnetic radiation, which may be harmful to our health. Here are tips on reducing your exposure risks.
- Gut Health -
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
By Catherine GuthrieHere’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.