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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.
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.
The Growing Edge
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo’s thoughts on creative and professional growth, evolution, and transformation.
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.
PUMPING IRONY: So, This Is Why I Can’t Hear You — or Is It?
Nobody seems to be able to tell me why my ears are malfunctioning, so I’m leaning on a new study that blames my slow proteins. Or else, there’s that tumor.
Making Peace With Ourselves
There’s nothing wrong with pursuing happiness — as long as we don’t get too hung up on the details.
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Pharma Vortex
A new study confirms that once geezers start visiting the pharmacy, it’s pretty tough to stop.
PUMPING IRONY: Brawn and Brains
A new study suggests that regular strength training can keep our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what’s my excuse?
Live, Learn, Repeat
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo on the value of taking a lifetime approach to healthy living.
PUMPNG IRONY: Home Alone?
The vast majority of elderly Americans live at home because they can’t afford the services offered at nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. A nascent movement, however, is emerging to answer that challenge.
PUMPING IRONY: I Knew That
Sometimes, new research simply reveals what’s already quite obvious.
PUMPING IRONY: I Am All Ears
After years of ignoring my hearing loss, I’ve finally been nudged to seek a solution.
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.
Coming of Age in a High-Tech Era
The personal technologies that surround us are ubiquitous and automatic. They have come, in many ways, to define our lives.
PUMPING IRONY: It’s Not Tai Chi, but It Worked
As you get older, mindful movement becomes an imperative.
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.















