Craig Cox
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PUMPING IRONY: Lift and Learn
I may have to adjust my opinion of bodybuilders after new research suggests resistance training strengthens the aging brain.
PUMPING IRONY: Stop and Smell the Broccoli
New research suggests that a reduced-calorie diet can extend your lifespan — but only if you take a whiff of what’s on your plate.
PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
Nearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
PUMPING IRONY: Doctor’s Orders
A former practicing physician explores the bottom-line priorities that govern our dysfunctional healthcare system — and offers some practical tips for overcoming the many obstacles it throws in our paths.
PUMPING IRONY: Saddle Up, and Take Your Chances
If bicycling at my age wasn’t already a risky proposition, new research suggests that the simple act of breathing while pedaling may be unwise.
PUMPING IRONY: A Geezer in the Garden
Is it OCD or just my aging insistence on order that has been propelling my recent yardwork?
PUMPING IRONY: The Gut Check of Getting Older
New research suggests we can live longer by altering conditions in our microbiome, but who wants to spend a few extra years fixating on their bowels?
PUMPING IRONY: The Brain-Training Scam
Short-term programs to improve cognitive function may do your aging cerebellum more harm than good.
PUMPING IRONY: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
Most of us have spent our entire adult lives learning only what was necessary to succeed in our careers. A new study suggests our aging brains need a more childlike approach.
PUMPING IRONY: More Than Meets the Eye
Age-related vision loss has long stymied researchers looking for a cure, but recent studies point to a dietary solution that validates a familiar canard.
PUMPING IRONY: Just Call Me Gramps
What does it mean to be a grandparent today? I’m about to find out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Wine of Youth
For more than a decade, we’ve been led to believe that the fruit of the vine may extend our life span. New research suggests it may be a bit more complicated than that.
PUMPING IRONY: The Upside of Anxiety
I do my best to avoid the stress that comes with worrying, but a new study suggests that a little angst can deliver some surprising benefits.
PUMPING IRONY: No Pills, No Problem
For years, I thought I was in the vanguard of geezers refusing the Big Pharma solution. Turns out I’ve always had plenty of company.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Increasing Longevity
A new study suggests the simple, heart-healthy lifestyle of an indigenous Bolivian people offers a prescription for a longer life. It doesn’t work like that.
PUMPING IRONY: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
The story of a brilliant nonagenarian reminds us that creativity is less about inspiration than perspiration.
PUMPING IRONY: A Toothless Solution
Because Medicare doesn’t cover dental work, millions of geezers are avoiding the dentist’s chair. The result is a major oral-health crisis, which dentists are doing little to solve.
PUMPING IRONY: All or Nothing
Once I overcome the inertia that’s been keeping me out of the gym, I’m really going to go all out. Really.
The High Price of Pain Relief
New study links ibuprofen and other NSAIDs with a greater risk of heart attacks.
GOP Lawmakers: Share Your DNA Info or Pay the Price
Legislation would require workers to submit to genetic testing despite privacy concerns.
PUMPING IRONY: The Secret of “Super-Agers”
The aging brain thrives on a healthy diet and vigorous exercise, but the real key to long-term mental acuity may simply depend on a roll of the genetic dice.