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PUMPING IRONY: Working Without a Net
Our declining life expectancy may not be as mysterious as experts think.
PUMPING IRONY: Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
Recent attempts to clarify aspirin’s ability to prevent heart disease and cancer is succeeding only in giving this geezer a headache.
See the Difference
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on the value of empowering and educational media messaging.
Travel-Friendly Kettlebell Workouts
Our fitness editor shares four easy-to-adapt kettlebell circuits that kept her sweaty through the holiday weekend.
PUMPING IRONY: A Stroke of Luck
It seems I was born into a mini-generation of boomers that is less susceptible to brain attacks than younger folks, a fact that I find more ironic than reassuring.
PUMPING IRONY: Smart Move
I long ago admitted that My Lovely Wife is smarter than me. A new study explains why that wasn’t a bad decision — to a point.
Does Lifting Weights Make You Bulky? The Truth Behind the Myth
Our fitness editor explores the language behind lifting weights and body perception.
PUMPING IRONY: The Facebook Factor
A new study suggests that my aversion to social media could shorten my lifespan.
Grief’s Guides
How one woman found comfort in the words of other great writers after the death of her mother.
How I’m Moving on Post-Election
A key part of self-care after this election cycle will be finding a place of peace.
PUMPING IRONY: Coasting Toward Cardio Health
Two new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
One Planet, One People
A call to stand together and make equality and acceptance the norm for all.
Foam Rolling for Mobility and Function
Fresh off her flight to attend a fitness conference, our fitness editor shares tips for streamlining your at-home mobility practice.
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.
About a Boy
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on the bittersweet beauty of her nephew’s short life.
How to Roast Pumpkins
This quick and easy method makes for a healthy Halloween treat.
How Reframing “I Can’t” as “I Don’t Know How” Can Transform Your Training
Our senior fitness editor learns how a simple reframe can open up a world of new possibilities — in fitness, and in life.
PUMPING IRONY: Too Old to Operate?
Researchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery.
Lessons in Graceful End-of-Life Care
What my grandfather is teaching me about graceful exits.