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8 Ways Exercise Makes You Gorgeous
Regular exercise also gives you a healthy, glowing look and an unmistakable va-va-voom that you just can’t get any other way.
PUMPING IRONY: Statins and Suspicions
Recent research suggests cholesterol-reducing drugs may be safer than once thought and offer cancer- and COVID-fighting benefits. So, why do I remain unconvinced?
PUMPING IRONY: Locked Out
While COVID-19 has exacted a huge toll on those coping with a chronic disease, few have suffered more than older adults struggling with dementia.
A Dose of Uncertainty
As we wait impatiently for a COVID-19 vaccine to free us from the current pandemic, a recent survey indicates surprising skepticism, and healthcare experts suggest we temper our expectations.
The Talk You Haven’t Had: End-of-Life Planning
We’re all going to face end-of-life decisions eventually. Why not start talking about them now?
PUMPING IRONY: A Risky Business
While pandemic-weary Americans are stretching the boundaries that once contained their activities, I find myself wondering about my own tolerance for risk.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
PUMPING IRONY: Faulty Connections
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
Should I Eat Saturated Fats?
A Life Time nutritionist digs into the research behind dietary saturated fat and finds that it’s not the culprit behind heart disease.
PUMPING IRONY: The Kids Are Alright?
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Amid the Storm
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway — are actually coping with the pandemic a lot better than you might expect.
PUMPING IRONY: Wedding-Bell Blues
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
Should You Test Your Bone Density?
A bone-density test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis — and can help you assess your risk of fracture.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Transformation?
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Haunted Housing
Unlike residents of government-regulated nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, seniors in public housing have had to deal with COVID-19 on their own. It’s not going well.
How to Strengthen Your Bones
We often forget about our skeletons, but they are essential to multiple aspects of our health.
PUMPING IRONY: Dwindling Options
The recent shuttering of the clinic we’ve relied upon for years reminds me of the many ways the pandemic has hindered access to healthcare across the country.
PUMPING IRONY: The Quarantine Quandary
A long-delayed visit with a septuagenarian friend reminds me how pandemic-induced isolation can threaten our well-being nearly as much as the virus itself.
PUMPING IRONY: What, Me Worry?
Recent research suggests that guys my age and older need to ramp up our anxiety about the pandemic even though we’ve long been told that a carefree approach to life is what keeps us healthy.
PUMPING IRONY: Hoping for the Best?
You’d think geezers like me could rest a lot easier once a COVID-19 vaccine comes down the pike, but experts suggest it may not work much better than the annual flu shot.
The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Blood Sugar
Many of us are at risk of blood-sugar imbalance — whether you’re aware of it or not. Here's everything to know about blood sugar, including the habits you can implement to control it.