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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.
PUMPING IRONY: Can a Pill Keep You Forever Young?
In a few short years we may all be able to pop a pill that will guarantee us a long and healthy life. Count me out.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Diet and Heart Disease Finally Connected
The medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
PUMPING IRONY: Coffee and Other Conundrums
A new study on coffee and mortality reminds me that one can glean whatever one wants to glean from research.
PUMPING IRONY: A Healthy Skepticism on TV Drug Ads
I’ve never trusted the drug commercials on TV and a new study tells me I should remain skeptical.
From Tibet, With Love
Editor in chief Pilar Gerasimo shares insights from her life-changing trip to a Tibetan monastery.
Rebalancing Act
Take a hard-eyed look at all the commitments you’ve already made, and you may start to question the wisdom of taking on anything new.
PUMPING IRONY: The Beauty of the Routine
I’m beginning to understand the value of sticking to a daily routine.
PUMPING IRONY: I Blame My Brain for Loving Exercise
There’s a reason why some folks never take to exercise. It’s all in their head.
PUMPING IRONY: How to Make the Winter Last
By lacing up my ice skates, I’m doing my part to prolong our frigid winter. Sorry about that.
PUMPING IRONY: A 5K for the Ages
When my son showed up for the Commitment Day 5K, I had a feeling I’d be running rather than walking.
PUMPING IRONY: Embracing the Unpredictable
January 1, 2013, is Commitment Day, and I don’t have a clue what to expect. Maybe that’s a good thing.
PUMPING IRONY: A Cure for the Common Cold
When you’re battling the common cold, a little exercise is just what the doctor ordered.
And Now, for Something Completely Different…
Take an experimental approach to your New Year’s resolutions and discover some exhilarating new possibilities.
The Art of Unfolding
Pilar Gerasimo on why the act of imagining and dreaming big is transformative and empowering.








