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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.
How to Relieve Stress During a Pandemic
You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.
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?
An Anti-Racist Media Resource List
Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.
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.
How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
Relationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraBath
This key component of Mark Hyman’s UltraSimple program can assist your body in expelling toxins and tamping down inflammation and cravings.
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.
Adaptive Athlete: A Q&A With Paralympian Joe Delagrave
After a boating accident left him paralyzed at 19, one athlete found his passion in wheelchair rugby — and encouraging others to overcome obstacles.
Self-Care for Activists
Self-care is not escapism: It’s a way to remain present, connected, and committed. Here’s how to battle burnout if you’re an activist.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Transformation?
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?
It depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine
Michael Pollan on the health benefits of “the world’s most widely used psychoactive drug.”
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.
6 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated
Take water breaks, skip the ice, cook with high-quality sea salt — plus, three more tips to help you stay hydrated.
For the Love of Summer
No-cook summer meals, escapist reads, outdoor fitness — plus so many more ways to make the most of summer!
What’s the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
13 Reasons Why Drinking Water Matters
From joint health to energy production to skin health, here’s why you should drink water.
The Meaning of Grief
Grief expert David Kessler explains the importance of the “sixth stage of grief.”
Which Sunscreen Is Right for You?
Tips to help you pick the right sunscreen.