Pumping Irony
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PUMPING IRONY: The Great Statin Conspiracy
Has Big Pharma hatched a nefarious scheme designed to hook every American on cholesterol-lowering drugs — despite their dangers?
PUMPING IRONY: Social Studies
Creating and maintaining relationships is a key to a healthy life as we grow old, but it took my son’s wedding to convince me it was worth the effort.
PUMPING IRONY: Requesting Immunity
With flu season in full swing, I’m more curious than usual about what geezers like me can do to strengthen our immune systems. Science, however, offers surprisingly little help.
PUMPING IRONY: Working Without a Net
Our declining life expectancy may not be as mysterious as experts think.
PUMPING IRONY: Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
Recent attempts to clarify aspirin’s ability to prevent heart disease and cancer is succeeding only in giving this geezer a headache.
PUMPING IRONY: A Stroke of Luck
It seems I was born into a mini-generation of boomers that is less susceptible to brain attacks than younger folks, a fact that I find more ironic than reassuring.
PUMPING IRONY: Smart Move
I long ago admitted that My Lovely Wife is smarter than me. A new study explains why that wasn’t a bad decision — to a point.
PUMPING IRONY: The Facebook Factor
A new study suggests that my aversion to social media could shorten my lifespan.
PUMPING IRONY: Coasting Toward Cardio Health
Two new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
PUMPING IRONY: The Elixirs of Youth
The life-extension industry spews forth hyperbole at a pace that would make WikiLeaks blush. Take it all with a grain of salt.
PUMPING IRONY: Too Old to Operate?
Researchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery.
PUMPING IRONY: Whatever You Say
My aging brain may not be completely processing the details of my son’s wedding planning, but at least I have an excuse.
PUMPING IRONY: Can Misfortune Be Good Fortune?
As I get older, I’m trying to become less attached to stuff. This is a bit of a challenge when my bike is stolen.
PUMPING IRONY: A Fate Worse Than Death?
Just as a genetic glitch can shorten the lives of even the healthiest among us, it can also sentence you to a life that seemingly never ends.
PUMPING IRONY: Open Wide
Research showing the importance of treating gum disease has forced me to overcome a long-held fear of dentists.
PUMPING IRONY: How Much Is Too Much?
A renowned fitness expert preaches the virtues of high-intensity exercise as the secret to building strength and vitality in my golden years, but I like everything in moderation.
PUMPING IRONY: The Price of Loneliness
Despite the allure of a simpler life away from society, new research suggests I’ll be healthier if I stay in touch with friends and family.
PUMPING IRONY: A Family Affair
My anti-social tendencies are tested by a gathering of future in-laws and research that tells me family connections will prolong my life.
PUMPING IRONY: Aging and Altruism
The older we get, the more our brains reward us for charitable behavior, according to a new study. In my case, however, bailing out our kids feels more like repaying a long-overdue debt.
PUMPING IRONY: Sounds Like a Plan
Some experts think geezers like me need more incentives to stay on the job past retirement age, but all the convincing I need is to look at my bank balance.