Pumping Irony
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PUMPING IRONY: Breaking Bad . . . Habits
Halfway through my four-week elimination diet, I’ve discovered how powerful mindfulness and intention can be.
PUMPING IRONY: Allergic to Doctors?
The results of my recent lab tests are in, and it appears I’m much healthier when I avoid the doctor’s office.
PUMPING IRONY: Upwardly Mobile
Older Americans are relying more and more on canes, walkers, and scooters to get around. But there are other ways to stay upright as you age.
PUMPING IRONY: Ignoring Doctor’s Orders
A visit to a new doctor reminds me how much western medicine relies upon numbers, which makes me nervous — and not very compliant.
PUMPING IRONY: Centenarian Strategies
A new study out of Sweden offers a prescription for aspiring centenarians, but I doubt we have that much control over how long we’re going to stay vertical.
PUMPING IRONY: Stand Up For Yourself
Standing desks have become all the rage in my office and, as usual, I’m a late adapter.
PUMPING IRONY: Live Long and Pedal
New research suggests that more exercise will add more years to your life — but who’s counting?
PUMPING IRONY: How to Make Time Stand Still
While tech billionaires throw millions at research aimed at delaying death, an aging couple shows us all how easy it is to embrace a moment that will last forever.
PUMPING IRONY: Can a Doctor Cure Your Loneliness?
A new study suggests that older folks go to the doctor more often not because they’re sick, but because they’re lonely.
PUMPING IRONY: For Pain Relief, Cross Your Fingers
As we approach our golden years, pain is a constant companion, unless we cross our fingers. Maybe.
PUMPING IRONY: Cynical Presumptions
Is it just my age that make some folks think I’m a curmudgeon? A new study suggests that the elderly are less cynical than most.
PUMPING IRONY: To Live Longer, Drop the Late-Night Noshing
A new study vindicates the (temporary) weight-loss success of a former college hoops star: When you eat may be more important than what you eat.
PUMPING IRONY: Stressed About Stress Tests
A new study from Johns Hopkins uses treadmill stress tests to determine mortality rates, an approach that, to me at least, seems unnecessarily stress-inducing.
PUMPING IRONY: Courting Disaster?
Am I tempting fate to be out on the basketball court at my age?
PUMPING IRONY: Some Faulty Connections
I know how important it is to stay connected with friends as we get older, but some connections are better than others.
PUMPING IRONY: The Other Drug Problem
Geezers are flocking to prescription drugs to combat anxiety and insomnia, despite their well-known risks. Maybe it’s time to step back and consider the real nature of this addiction.
PUMPING IRONY: The Brain Shrinkage Solution: Sit Still
I wasn’t thinking about much of anything when I started a meditation practice 20 years ago, but it now seems to have been a pretty smart move.
PUMPING IRONY: The Power of Suggestion
Ageist stereotyping can drag geezers down, so it’s important to create a strong sense of self that can carry you through.
PUMPING IRONY: Of Bicycles and Biology
It seems that in the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to check into a clinic and get an enzyme that will extend your life. All I want to extend is this January thaw, so I can ride my bike to coffee shop.
PUMPING IRONY: Living Too Long
It’s comfortable to assume that death will arrive at a convenient time, but that’s seldom how it works out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Billiards and Beer Workout
There’s plenty of things geezers like myself ought to be doing to stay fit and vital. Just don’t overlook the fun stuff. That counts, too.