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PUMPING IRONY: A World Away From Workouts
After a weeklong vacation, I need to convince myself that it’s time to get back to my fitness regimen.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Be Happy Now
A new study suggests that those who feel their life is calm are less likely to suffer from stress-related illnesses. Count me in.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Getting Old
Hearing of the death of the world’s oldest man, I fight the compulsion to obsess over longevity.
PUMPING IRONY: Yoga With Beer
Back on the golf course last week, I renewed my traumatic relationship with the club and the little white ball.
PUMPING IRONY: The Handyman Workout
Puttering around the house is a great way to change up your workout routine.
Beyond the Cave
Committed to achieving your personal potential and pursuing the life of your dreams? Be prepared to leave your comfort zone behind.
PUMPING IRONY: Everything in Moderation
Will doubling my 15-minute daily workout add years to my life? Not so much.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Dementia
Dementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?
To Fear — or Not to Fear?
From an evolutionary perspective, there’s nothing wrong with being a little afraid now and then. In fact, it has some real advantages.
PUMPING IRONY: Generation Gap?
Could we Baby Boomers actually be healthier, as a group, than the generations chasing us?
PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .
Motor skills don’t start to deteriorate until you’re 64, according to a new study, so I have no excuses yet for my lame tennis game.
PUMPING IRONY: A Real Stretch
I’ve never enjoyed static stretching before a workout, and now it appears I should avoid it altogether.
PUMPING IRONY: Now Hear This!
I always thought my hearing loss was all about growing old, but it’s really about too much noise.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Start Moving
TV commercials are constantly urging old guys like me to “ask my doctor” about cholesterol-lower drugs. We’d be better off ignoring them.
Fun With Detox!
Pilar Gerasimo on how clearing things out — your diet, your home, your heart — can provide a fresh start.
Finding Ease in Effort
Once you discover the work you were meant to do, you’ll get a whole new lease on life — and a massive reduction in stress.
PUMPING IRONY: Geezers and Gaming
Playing video games is supposed to help oldsters like me feel happier, but I’m perfectly happy living in the real world.
PUMPING IRONY: A Fall From Grace
Nothing like crashing onto an icy sidewalk to get you thinking about growing old.








