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COMING CLEAN: The Book and Movie That Changes Our Approach to Weight Loss — and Good Health
Confused about nutrition? This book and movie will help shed some new light.
PUMPING IRONY: Smugness and Denial
My annual “health score” is occasion to crow about all the good things I do to improve my health and downplay all my failings.
COMING CLEAN: When Cabin Fever Becomes Spring Fever
Today’s meme de jour caused a fit of laughter — and the need to break free from the cold and gloom.
PUMPING IRONY: The Hazards of Hard — and Soft — Labor
A new study on the hazards of hard labor made me think of my dad and how little anyone thought of exercise back in the day.
To Grow Thyself, Know Thyself
Life Time founder Bahram Akradi on how a moment of self-reflection may be all it takes to spark your next big growth spurt.
PUMPING IRONY: My Incredible Shrinking Brain
If I don’t start to like more posts on Facebook, I fear my brain may start to shrink.
PUMPING IRONY: Bicycling and Bistros
Everyone needs a little incentive to find their path to a healthy life. Mine involves bicycling and bistros.
PUMPING IRONY: In Praise of the Sore Loser
Everybody loves a good loser, right? Not so much.
PUMPING IRONY: The Downside of Daylight Savings Time
I need my sleep to stay healthy, and I’m not alone. A new study shows that Daylight Savings Time can be downright fatal.
PUMPING IRONY: My Gut Instincts
New studies on the efficacy of colonoscopies are less than persuasive.
First, Do What You Can
Go after your dreams. Follow your bliss. But take responsibility for dealing with your present-day reality first.
COMING CLEAN: Signs of Spring
It’s the first day of spring! Hooray! And this discovery in my yard put a bounce in my step. Thanks, Nature.
PUMPING IRONY: Drugged and Dangerous
One more reason to avoid Big Pharma: New study reports 1 in 5 geezers take drugs that work against each other.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Stephen Preusz
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, and one reader’s story of kidney failure due to IGA nephropathy has made me so grateful for my good health. Here’s how Stephen Preusz is paying it forward.
PUMPING IRONY: Loneliness and Longevity
A new study from the University of Chicago suggests that loneliness can shorten your lifespan, which made me think I need to play more tennis.
COMING CLEAN: Lifting Weights and My Confidence
Weightlifting was doing more for my mind and body than just building muscle.
PUMPING IRONY: No Noise Is Good Noise
What do you do when when your hearing begins to fail? Clean out your ears and hope for the best.
COMING CLEAN: Revising Resolutions: March Is My New January
A new month + Daylight Saving next week = more motivation.