Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Coasting Toward Cardio Health
Two new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
PUMPING IRONY: The Elixirs of Youth
The life-extension industry spews forth hyperbole at a pace that would make WikiLeaks blush. Take it all with a grain of salt.
PUMPING IRONY: Too Old to Operate?
Researchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery.
PUMPING IRONY: Whatever You Say
My aging brain may not be completely processing the details of my son’s wedding planning, but at least I have an excuse.
PUMPING IRONY: Can Misfortune Be Good Fortune?
As I get older, I’m trying to become less attached to stuff. This is a bit of a challenge when my bike is stolen.
PUMPING IRONY: A Fate Worse Than Death?
Just as a genetic glitch can shorten the lives of even the healthiest among us, it can also sentence you to a life that seemingly never ends.
PUMPING IRONY: Open Wide
Research showing the importance of treating gum disease has forced me to overcome a long-held fear of dentists.
PUMPING IRONY: How Much Is Too Much?
A renowned fitness expert preaches the virtues of high-intensity exercise as the secret to building strength and vitality in my golden years, but I like everything in moderation.
PUMPING IRONY: The Price of Loneliness
Despite the allure of a simpler life away from society, new research suggests I’ll be healthier if I stay in touch with friends and family.
PUMPING IRONY: A Family Affair
My anti-social tendencies are tested by a gathering of future in-laws and research that tells me family connections will prolong my life.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging and Altruism
The older we get, the more our brains reward us for charitable behavior, according to a new study. In my case, however, bailing out our kids feels more like repaying a long-overdue debt.
PUMPING IRONY: Sounds Like a Plan
Some experts think geezers like me need more incentives to stay on the job past retirement age, but all the convincing I need is to look at my bank balance.
PUMPING IRONY: Damage Control
Experts say the more you exercise as you get older the easier it is for your body to heal. So why is my back still sore?
PUMPING IRONY: Menopause Matters
A new study suggests women age faster during their season of hot flashes.
PUMPING IRONY: Good News About “Bad” Cholesterol
A new study suggests that geezers might benefit from producing more LDL cholesterol.
PUMPING IRONY: Driven to Detraction
Elderly drivers can pose serious public safety dangers, but few of us are eager to hang up our keys.
PUMPING IRONY: Exercise Hurts — and Heals
New research suggests that regular exercise can help geezers heal muscles damaged by . . . regular exercise. But go ahead and do it anyway.
PUMPING IRONY: The Good Life With a Bad Illness
A revolutionary study suggests that chronic disease does not necessarily diminish quality of life in your later years.
PUMPING IRONY: Another Senior Moment
A new study explains why geezers get distracted. We may just be paying attention to the wrong things.
PUMPING IRONY: Thin Gruel
Recent anti-aging research has left me hungry for better advice.