Craig Cox
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Your Email May Be Bad for Your Health
New research shows how managing the daily flood of messages can create unwanted stress and harm your health.
FDA to Begin Testing for Glyphosate in Food
Debate heats up after WHO study claims the popular weed killer may be carcinogenic.
PUMPING IRONY: Every Little Bit Counts
The older I get, the less I’m attracted to vigorous workouts. A new study suggests that may not be a bad thing.
PUMPING IRONY: Bridging the Longevity Gap
A new study shows that rich people are living a lot longer than the poor, but I’m not convinced it’s always about the money.
For Heart-Healthy Benefits, Organics Top Conventional Milk and Meat
Major new study shows organic milk and meat offer significantly more omega-3 fatty acids.
Mindfulness Could Help Prevent Obesity in Children
A new study suggests meditative techniques may help balance brain functions that affect eating behavior.
Social-Media Use Linked to Sleep Problems in Millenials
Frequent visitors to popular channels may toss and turn more often.
PUMPING IRONY: Dodging the Silver Bullet
Life-extending drugs are all the rage, but a visit to a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds me how well my aging body responds to a more holistic healing approach.
PUMPING IRONY: You Can Look It Up
Mysterious maladies often send us online to search for answers, a process that can result in more panic than prevention.
PUMPING IRONY: For the Aging Brain, Positivity Is Powerful
New study suggests that staying upbeat can ward off Alzheimer’s.
PUMPING IRONY: The ‘Realm of the Sick’
Recent research bolsters my inclination to abandon conventional medicine’s “fear-based” approach for something more positive.
Campbell Shifts Course, Will Disclose GMOs in Its Products
Breaking ranks with food industry, the company seeks to spur federal action on a mandatory national labeling system.
Snacking When You Should Be Sleeping May Impair Memory
UCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.
PUMPING IRONY: This Idea Makes Me Sick
If a proposal by gerontology researchers is accepted by the World Health Organization, we’ll all soon be officially classified as terminally ill.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging Is Just a Walk in the Park
A new book about walking lends some helpful insights on growing old.
PUMPING IRONY: The Relaxation Response
The latest ‘bad news’ from my doctor tells me it’s time to rethink conventional treatments — and relax.
Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.
Reducing Sugar Intake Quickly Boosts Kids’ Health
New study shows dramatic improvement among obese children.
PUMPING IRONY: You Snooze, You Lose?
I’ve been getting plenty of sleep, which a new study suggests may be bad for my health.
PUMPING IRONY: Silence Isn’t Golden
My hearing restored, I now crave the cacophony of a world muffled for too long.
PUMPING IRONY: Clean Living — and a Clean Shave — Also Fights Cancer
As men increasingly opt out of PSA screenings, new research shows how healthy-living habits can protect your aging prostate — whether or not you sprout a moustache.