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PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .
Motor skills don’t start to deteriorate until you’re 64, according to a new study, so I have no excuses yet for my lame tennis game.
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.
PUMPING IRONY: Very Subtle Medicine
I’m a big believer in the power of acupuncture. And now I might even be able to explain how it works.
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: 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: Shades of Gray
A new pill purports to “cure” gray hair. But why should we care?
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.
PUMPING IRONY: Snooze and Remember
A new study suggests that a good night’s sleep will give us geezers something to remember.
PUMPING IRONY: Where’s the Beef?
A new study suggests eating large slabs of beef in order to build and maintain muscle mass, but I think there’s more to it than that.
PUMPING IRONY: A Compassionate Gesture
A weekend worth of (painful) workouts tells me it’s time to be kinder to myself.
PUMPING IRONY: The Beauty of the Routine
I’m beginning to understand the value of sticking to a daily routine.
PUMPING IRONY: Take It Easy
Every so often it’s good to be reminded how much stress affects your health.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on 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: 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.
PUMPING IRONY: The Ken Mink Connection
Back on hard court again with my old hoops buddies, I’m thinking of Ken Mink and my basketball future.