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PUMPING IRONY: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Road Map?
My mother-in-law is teaching us a thing or two on her final journey.
How to Cope With Losing a Pet
When a beloved animal companion dies, runs away, or is lost, the grief can be overwhelming. Psychologist Sandra Barker on how to cope.
Fitness Fix: How to Correct Computer Slouch
Two exercises to help undo damage of poor posture.
PUMPING IRONY: A Birthday Lesson
Most of my birthday plans went awry, but I let them go and stumbled upon something greater than expected.
Ibuprofen & Your Body: 10 Things to Know
NSAIDS — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin — can cause more pain than they relieve.
11 Facts About Your Thyroid
Millions of people suffer the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction without ever knowing why. Here are 11 critical things you should know now.
PUMPING IRONY: Coffee or Cicadas?
Weighing the pros and cons of coffee consumption.
The Calorie Myth
New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Bailor on why we should be doing the opposite of the standard weight-loss advice to eat less and exercise more — plus, the importance of nutrient-dense food.
My Turnaround: Jacquelyn B. Fletcher (Video)
After struggling with her weight throughout childhood, Jacquelyn B. Fletcher lost 100 pounds — and has kept it off for nearly two decades. Here, she recalls the moment she realized her body — and her life — would be forever changed.
PUMPING IRONY: Two Cheers for Yoga
Can yoga alone keep you fit as you get older? Don't ask my hamstrings.
Proof Positive: Genetically, Many Friends Are Like Family
Research duo Nicholas Christakis and John Fowler recently discovered that the friends we choose tend be as genetically similar as our fourth cousins.
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Manopause
The geezer virility industry demands that we pay more attention to fantasy than reality.
PUMPING IRONY: In Recovery
The older I get, the longer it takes to recover from my workout mistakes.
PUMPING IRONY: Some Aging Experts Who Actually Get It
Could it be that conventional medical researchers are beginning to understand the connection between healthy aging and functional medicine?
Obesity Harms Brain Functions
New research finds that beyond physical health issues associated with obesity, it may also impair our brains.
PUMPING IRONY: The Walking Dread
For geezers like me, certain types of walking can be more hazardous than others.
Congress Considers Legislation to Ban BPA in Storage Containers
The new bill would ban the use of BPA in food and beverage containers.
The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt
The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That's $7,115 of debt per household.
PUMPING IRONY: The Eco-Conscious Road to a Longer Life
12 household toxins to avoid if you want to live a longer, healthier life.
Navigating Social Anxiety
Tricks and tips from professional performers.
PUMPING IRONY: A Longer Wait, a Longer Life
By waiting to have children, My Lovely Wife may live longer.