Craig Cox | Experience Life

New Flu Vaccine Promises Better Results, but Critics Remain Skeptical

The CDC hopes to improve on last year’s vaccine performance this flu season.

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Vitamin D May Help Elderly Reduce Their Risk of Falling

October 6, 2015
Craig Cox
Aging, Health
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A new study suggests that supplementing elderly diets may boost muscle strength and prevent injuries.

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PUMPING IRONY: I’m All Ears

After years of ignoring my hearing loss, I've finally been nudged to seek a solution.

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PUMPING IRONY: How to Live Forever

The key to living a really long time may have less to do with your lifestyle than with your genes.

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PUMPING IRONY: It’s Not Tai Chi, but It Worked

As you get older, mindful movement becomes an imperative.

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Growth Rate of Bacteria in Gut May Signal Disease

New research could help doctors diagnose some chronic diseases earlier and treat them more effectively.

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines May Boost Use of Controversial Drugs

September 14, 2015
Craig Cox
General Health, Health
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Conclusion is likely to boost prescription drug use to meet government standards.

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PUMPING IRONY: Running in Place

I've known for years that I'll never run as fast as I did as youth, but now I know why.

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PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Cycling

September 7, 2015
Craig Cox
Aging, Blogs, Health, Pumping Irony, Uncategorized
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Bicycling has always been a perilous undertaking, and injuries can take their toll on an aging body. But the real challenge is climbing back in the saddle after you take a tumble.

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Walking in Nature Can Change Your Brain

August 31, 2015
Craig Cox
Brain/Mental Health, Fitness, Health, Sports/Recreation
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New research suggests that getting out into nature can help city dwellers — and others — improve their moods.

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PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .

Our children have each moved on toward an independent life, which leaves me wondering where I fit in.

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Inside Olga Kotelko’s Brain

August 26, 2015
Craig Cox
Aging, Brain/Mental Health, Fitness, Health, Inclusive Wellness, Sports/Recreation
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New research offers the first glimpse at the effects of regular physical activity on a nonagenarian’s brain.

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PUMPING IRONY: Off My Game, or Not?

A minor injury doesn't have to derail my exercise regimen. The key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle is taking care of myself.

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New Study: Surgery Not Best Option for Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer

August 21, 2015
Craig Cox
Functional Medicine, General Health, Health
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Canadian researchers find mortality rates not affected by aggressive surgical intervention.

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Dietary Shifts May Slow Brain Aging

A new study suggests a variation on the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

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PUMPING IRONY: Let Your Knees Be

Life in Geezerville is often a pain in the knees, but new research argues against surgery.

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As Food Industry Ditches BPA, Questions Emerge About Alternatives

August 6, 2015
Craig Cox
Food Culture, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Sustainability
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Several food giants are gradually shifting away from BPA, but the alternatives may not be much better.

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Your Fat May Be Making You Fatter

New study suggests that your fat tissue can send mixed signals to your brain when stress strikes.

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Diversify Your Diet to Improve Your Health

August 3, 2015
Craig Cox
Food Culture, Gut Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips
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A new study suggests that increasing the variety of the foods we eat could be key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.

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PUMPING IRONY: Brain Drain

A new study suggests that my hearing problems could cause my brain to give up some of its cognitive functions.

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Counting Calories: Americans Are Eating Less, but Does It Mean We’re Healthier?

New report signals cultural shift around diet, but we still have a long way to go.

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